What’s in my bag? My Photography Equipment of Choice!

I’ve been a photographer for 11+ years .. And I didn’t start with a Canon 5D Mark II .. I started with a Canon Rebel & a kit lens <3

SO it does’t really matter what type of camera or lens you have .. the camera doesn’t make the photos .. YOU DO!!!!

The lenses you use, make a difference in the overall feel of your photos based on the look you want to achieve.  There is no right or wrong!

Here’s is what is currently in my bag 😉

Canon 5D Mark II

I have a few of these bad boys in my bag (if you shoot weddings, you ALWAYS want to have a second body in your bag).

I’ve been shooting with a 5D Mark II for many years, and I haven’t upgraded .. YET!  I think upgrading to Mark III is in the books for 2019 😉 Although I like the shiny NEWEST Technologies that come out .. I am also practical, and I always remember “Don’t fix something if it ain’t broken” 😉 Hence why I still shoot with these babies!!

**But remember you don’t need a 5D Mark II or III to be a professional photographer (I started with a REBEL 🤟🏻) <3

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Canon 70-200mm IS USM

This is my go-to lens for EVERYTHING!!!  This is MY BABY 😉  I NEVER leave home without it.  I use this lens about 95% of the time.  I remember before I got it .. I rented it for a weekend, and it only took a few minutes to realize I WANTED IT YESTERDAY!!!!

I’m definitely NOT a prime lens girl .. I REALLY REALLLY can’t live without this lens LOL

I use this lens for any type of session outdoors.  I use it indoors sometimes, but there are definitely restrictions in terms of space with this one!! (see below for my indoor go-to lens)

Here are a few shots I have taken with my 70-200mm lens. The BOKEH with this lens is CRAZY AWESOME!!!

PS .. Most photos on my website have been shot with this lens as well.

I shoot primarily with an aperture of 3.2 to 4.0 depending on how many people I have in my photo. I love the look a 3.2 gives me, it’s definitely a “sweet” spot for me.

 

 

 

Canon 100 MACRO 2.8

I don’t use this lens a lot.  I use this for newborn precious details, wedding details, and sometimes I feel creative and want to take photos of the rain drops on my flowers LOL so I’ll use this awesome lens for this.  I have recently used it for indoor portraits as well.

 

Canon 16-35mm 2.8

This is a great lens if you want to get a wide angle shot.  I use this for my indoor sessions if I want to capture most of the room.  Sometimes I shoot homes for real estate agents or renovation projects, and I will only use this lens.

Canon SPEEDLITE 580EX

I only ever use this flash if I’m shooting weddings or events .. mainly for reception coverage. Anything in the dark basically LOL

Disclaimer: I am a NATURAL LIGHT photographer.  SO I try to avoid using flash at all cost LOL 😉 I only use it if I HAVE TO.

If I have indoor sessions scheduled, and it turns out it’s a rainy day, (that makes it dark inside too) I usually re-schedule my session and I THANK MYSELF LATER!! LOL

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There you have it!!!  My camera equipment of choice.  They have and continue to serve me well, and I don’t see any changes coming anytime soon .. OK except for maybe a Canon 5D mark III LOL (I’ll keep you posted on that one)

If you have any questions, make sure to comment or send me a message and I’m glad to answer any questions you might have!! <3

I’m here for you!!!!

Stay beautiful, and chat soon.