In the last episode we talked about my lens recommendations for wedding photographers. Today, we'll talk about some of my favorite gear that's imperative to my wedding photography workflow.
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Holdfast Moneymaker
Gnarbox 2.0 SSD
Peak Design Sling V2, 6L
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Transcript
My first piece of kit I'd like to share is a gift I got last christmas. The Holdfast Moneymaker.
As a wedding photographer, you'll want to make sure you have a backup camera. In some cases, you'll want a backup for your backup. For me, since I shoot with prime lenses, I'll have one camera body with a wide lens and another with a tighter focal length. The Holdfast Moneymaker is a harness I wear that'll allow me to have those two cameras at my side at all times so i can swap between the two at a moments notice.
The second is the Gnarbox 2.0 SSD. This portable hard drive is special because I can backup to it while I'm working. It has an integrated SD card slot and a female USB-C slot so I can backup my photos during the wedding day quickly and discreetly, vs. having to pull out a laptop and sit somewhere, meddle with files and miss fleeting moments.
Next up is the Peak Design sling. I have the first generation in 5L. It is so handy when I need to carry extra lenses, a flash unit, extra batteries or memory cards. It's light weight and fits my frame well. It's easy to get what I need quickly and get back to shooting.
The last bit I'll share is a small LED light panel. I use the Aputure MC. A small LED which is not only bi-color, but it can also span the color spectrum. I can add a hint of color to my portraits to make them interesting if the moment is suitable for it. I absolutely love how portable and powerful this little light is. When I'm shooting short videos during the wedding day, i may use this for some fill light as needed.
Thank you so much for listening. I hope you find these suggestions helpful in building your wedding photography kit.
Don’t forget to keep creating, stay humble, and enjoy the journey. Catch you later.