What’s in my camera bag

A question I get frequently is, what gear + bags do you take to weddings? As a full-time wedding photographer, I shoot about 25 weddings per year and being organized is a must have.

BAGS:

Let’s start with carrying my gear. For a long time, I used a Husky tool chest (which I loved) on wheels and really put everything in it. I did love this method, but when I become pregnant, I stopped being able to pick it up. This is when I shifted to separating my gear so I could grab what I needed. I have a detail/flatlay shot bag. It is nice to be able to take this back to my vehicle when I am done with the detail shots so I am not carrying this stuff around all day. I have a backup for all my cameras, lenses, and accessories. Then I have one more bag for my off camera flash gear. I like having this separated because not every wedding I shoot needs off camera flash, so I can always leave it in my vehicle if it isn’t needed. The last thing that is a must for me is a fanny pack or over the chest bag to keep my personal items in. I don’t love the idea of leaving my phone, car keys, and credit cards in a bag inside the venue somewhere. I like to keep those things on me, because unfortunately anything can happen. I keep my phone, car keys, chapstick, credit card/ID, business cards, chapstick, snack, extra battery, and timeline details in my fanny pack.
List of product links:
Fanny pack: https://amzn.to/3tfjrfm
Brixley bag: https://brixleybags.com/
Camera backpack: https://amzn.to/3t6vxHM
Off Camera flash bag: https://amzn.to/3rgDHgo
Detail shot/flatlay detail bag: https://amzn.to/3PQUsrM

Camera & lenses I use:
Canon R6: https://amzn.to/48rictI
Canon RF 35mm: https://amzn.to/45771np
Canon RF 50mm: https://amzn.to/3PCVOVY
Canon RF Macro 85mm: https://amzn.to/3RuEncF
Canon RF 70-200mm: https://amzn.to/46pUwUG

Flash gear:
Flashes: https://amzn.to/464N4Pl
Stainless steel light stands: https://amzn.to/3LyIbWt
Transmitter: https://amzn.to/3EPEzeP
Umbrellas: https://amzn.to/3ESgMLg
Magmod flash diffusers: https://amzn.to/3rshz2y
Rechargable batteries for flashes: https://amzn.to/3tbRepM
Flash holders for light stands: https://amzn.to/3LziwNk

Additional accessories:
Two camera harness: https://amzn.to/3ZBzqkk
Phone holder for BTS content: https://amzn.to/3PrfI69
64gb SD cards: https://amzn.to/3EOFlc4

**commisson may be earned on some products listed. Your support is appreciated!

What’s in my camera bag

A question I get frequently is, what gear + bags do you take to weddings? As a full-time wedding photographer, I shoot about 25 weddings per year and being organized is a must have.

BAGS:

Let’s start with carrying my gear. For a long time, I used a Husky tool chest (which I loved) on wheels and really put everything in it. I did love this method, but when I become pregnant, I stopped being able to pick it up. This is when I shifted to separating my gear so I could grab what I needed. I have a detail/flatlay shot bag. It is nice to be able to take this back to my vehicle when I am done with the detail shots so I am not carrying this stuff around all day. I have a backup for all my cameras, lenses, and accessories. Then I have one more bag for my off camera flash gear. I like having this separated because not every wedding I shoot needs off camera flash, so I can always leave it in my vehicle if it isn’t needed. The last thing that is a must for me is a fanny pack or over the chest bag to keep my personal items in. I don’t love the idea of leaving my phone, car keys, and credit cards in a bag inside the venue somewhere. I like to keep those things on me, because unfortunately anything can happen. I keep my phone, car keys, chapstick, credit card/ID, business cards, chapstick, snack, extra battery, and timeline details in my fanny pack.
List of product links:
Fanny pack: https://amzn.to/3tfjrfm
Brixley bag: https://brixleybags.com/
Camera backpack: https://amzn.to/3t6vxHM
Off Camera flash bag: https://amzn.to/3rgDHgo
Detail shot/flatlay detail bag: https://amzn.to/3PQUsrM

Camera & lenses I use:
Canon R6: https://amzn.to/48rictI
Canon RF 35mm: https://amzn.to/45771np
Canon RF 50mm: https://amzn.to/3PCVOVY
Canon RF Macro 85mm: https://amzn.to/3RuEncF
Canon RF 70-200mm: https://amzn.to/46pUwUG

Flash gear:
Flashes: https://amzn.to/464N4Pl
Stainless steel light stands: https://amzn.to/3LyIbWt
Transmitter: https://amzn.to/3EPEzeP
Umbrellas: https://amzn.to/3ESgMLg
Magmod flash diffusers: https://amzn.to/3rshz2y
Rechargable batteries for flashes: https://amzn.to/3tbRepM
Flash holders for light stands: https://amzn.to/3LziwNk

Additional accessories:
Two camera harness: https://amzn.to/3ZBzqkk
Phone holder for BTS content: https://amzn.to/3PrfI69
64gb SD cards: https://amzn.to/3EOFlc4

**commisson may be earned on some products listed. Your support is appreciated!

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