Our recommended equipment
We’ve tested and used the equipment listed below and highly recommend them.
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Our Cameras and Lenses
Here’s a favorite camera and 3 lenses from each of us.
Lighting
Wether you’re just a beginner or a seasoned professional lighting is key. Below are some lights we continually use.
An affordable way to start learning lighting
We love the round head design
Start controlling your lights wirelessly
A bit more versatility
One of our favorite lights
Even more (portable) power
Light Modifiers
These modifiers help control the light.
Most affordable starter
Amazing speed light modifiers
Incredibly portable modifier
Create some hard light
Soften that full length light
Great octagon for portraits
Read and control your lights
Perfect for full length shots
Post Production
Now that you’ve got the shots don’t forget to finish them off with post-production.
One of our favorite items for post production
Have you ever had to edit with just a trackpad
Small enough for easy transport
These will replace our laptops for editing… eventually
Affordable backup drive… buy 2
A must if you’re editing on the iPad
A good screen is essential for good color
Fast enough to store working catalog
Image Production
Here are some great tools to help produce imagery.
Most reliable reader
The best way to shoot… tethered
Protect your tethering cable
Ensure your white balance is perfect in camera
The best tripod head we’ve ever owned
Carry all the equipment you’ll ever need on a shoot