The Equipment that Enables
Equipment that makes that creates opportunities.
Buying equipment can be such a tough and crucial decision. It's hard to know where to start and which brands can be trusted. Take a look at what's inside my camera bag.
TWO CANON R5s
Why the R5
The R5 has several qualities making it my favorite option. The 8,192 x 5,464 resolution files weight in, on average, at about 60MB each. This means every photo can be printed on a giant 40 x 60 canvas and still have amazing detail up close. Canon's colors are great to skins, lacking the slight green tint Sony adds. The autofocus technology make every image sharp, whether I'm shooting a couple walking down the Isle, or a quick ballerina on stage.
The EOS R5 breaks the gap between photo and video. These cameras shoot everything from Full-HD to 8k-D. Wedding videos drop jaws with the 120fps setting that allows me to slow down my footage to 1/4th real time, and not loose any visible frames.
When recommending cameras, I do speak very highly of Sony Cameras. They handle low light better than any camera on the market and are not crowding out 3rd company manufacturers as Canon has begun to do.
Why I have 2
When I'm shooting videography, my second camera goes on a tripod and allows me to have two camera angels at all time. For photography, I attach both camera's to my moneymaker and then have quick access to a camera with different lens.
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 IS USM
My favorite lens of all time, the 70-200, is as amazing as it looks. Seeing that the most flattering focal length to capture the human face is 85-mm (on a full-frame), the 70-200 is a must have when shooting portraits.
It is UNACCEPTABLE to have photographers in the isle during ceremonies. This zoom lens allows me to capture the first kiss in close up detail, without physically blocking guests' view. The internal stabilization further enables smooth video and and 2.8 aperture minimizes grain when shooting indoors.
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Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM
When shooting wedding videos, this lens is on my gimbal camera 95% of the time. The small light weight lens makes it possible to use a Ronin-SC and save my arms from carrying tons of weight for hours straight. This F1.8 aperture brings tons of light and bokeh to my images. The 50mm focal length gives me the ability to easily show detail shots, as well as full picture shots.
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
My Real Estate Photography Lens! Not only is this the near exact size as my 50 mm, they both share a thread length, allowing me to swap out filters. The 16mm allows me to capture a whole room and make it look spacious, while not being too wide as to be deceiving.
When shooting videography for a property, the light and small 16mm is easy for my Ronin-SC gimbal to handle, and can then be quickly switched out with my 50mm to shoot details, i.e. faucets, and views.
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM
Must have for shooting details, i.e. rings. This 35 is also great for shooting bigger groups when I don't have time to step back, This could be in tight spaces, i.e. a proposal at the top of the Eiffel Tower, or shooting family pictures with a fountain behind me.
2-Light and Motion Reflex S
These lights are some of the first to be continuous AND have a flash setting. Out of just the battery handle alone, these light shine up to 6,000 lumens in Continuous Mode and 12,000 in Burst Mode. I have two optics for each light, often opting for the medium width.
30'' Softbox Octa Beauty by Chimera
These lightweight softboxes are easy to attach to the Reflex S when shooting in Burst/Flash mode.
Godox V850II Light Flash
This reliable flash easily attaches to my camera and allows me to get bright night shots anywhere I can go.
MagMod Flash 2
Quick to put on and take off, I always bring my MagMod anywhere I bring my flash.
Peak Design 15L Everyday Backpack
Not only is the "Ash" color clean and refreshing, peak design is built for the creator. The adjustable sections, many straps to carry tripods and other bags, usabilitiy, and helpful pockets easily sold me.
Peak Design Carbon Fiber Tripod
This tripod is THE BEST tripod I've ever tried. The extreme light weight doesn't weight me down. Plates apply easily to this tripod, taking less than a second, and then can easily move and sit still from any option, including 1'' off the ground.
Peak Design Slide Camera Strap
This adjustable strap, like everything else from Peak Design, was built for creators. The strap quickly extends from a tourist neck strap, to a hip sling. The patented peak design anchor make connecting and disconnecting the strap quick and fast.