Among many of the most common questions I am asked, questions about what gear I use tend to be the most frequent.
If you would like to see what I use, why they matter and where you can find them, keep reading!
Nikon D5300
This is my baby. I have grown so fond of it I have a hard time going places without it. It has so many wonderful qualities including:
capable of capturing 1080 HD 60p/30p video
built-in GPS and Wi-Fi
functions well in low-light situations
light-weight
Those are just a few. I could keep talking about it…but I’ll move on…to lenses!
*If you would like to see example images from each of the different lenses, scroll down to the bottom.
My favorite lens: Nikon 85mm 1.8
This lens is such an important tool of mine because it can be used to create super pretty circles of light in the background (called bokeh).
Nikon 35mm 1.8
This is a great, wider angle lens when compared to the 85mm. You can get more in your field of view with this lens and you can also get closer to your subjects with its shorter focus distance. This also can go down to an aperture of 1.8 and can create some beautiful blurry backgrounds.
Nikon 18-140mm 3.5-5.6
This was the first lens I bought and I forget about it sometimes! While it does not have a very low aperture, it is still very multi- purposeful. The best feature of this lens is its zoom. It can be a very wide angle lens or be close up with just the move of a hand.
Nikon 70-200mm 2.8
This is my most recent purchase and my dream lens. I fantasized about it for so many years and finally gave in and got it. This lens is so important for wedding ceremony photography. It helps me get close up shots of the vows and first kiss, while staying at a good distance to not disturb the moment.
This lens also specializes in separating your subject from the background.
If you want to learn about the Photographer’s Workout, this is one of the best pieces of equipment because it is super heavy!
Neewer Speedlite 750II
While my favorite lighting is natural sunlight, a good photographer needs to be able to adapt to all situations. Whether it is just to even out some lighting or add drama to your shot, this will do the job. This is a reliable flash that won’t break the bank.
Extras
High-quality photos and video take up so much room digitally, so your computer might need a little extra help handling them. This also gives me a peace of mind knowing I can save my files in multiple places (in case something happens to one). I have had an external drive die on me and it is just mind-boggling that so much can disappear so fast, so just be smart and get two!
