Here is all the gear I use for both portrait sessions and videos. I hope this helps you in your creative journey!
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Sony Alpha 7C Full Frame Mirrorless Camera
This is my go-to camera for both photography and videography. The A7C is lightweight, perfect for those with smaller hands (like me) and works well in low-light situations. The flip screen is one of my favorite design aspects, especially when filming myself.
Sony Alpha 7iii Full Frame Mirrorless Camera
This is my second go-to camera for photography. Like the A7C, it brings in a lot of light and I can switch lenses between the two. I also like how it has a tilt screen that helps when I'm taking lower or higher-angled shots.
Sigma 16-28mm DG DN Lens for Sony E Mount
I love this lens for getting scenic shots or even for portraits when I want to also capture the background. This is a fun wide lens to play around with.
Sony FE 20 mm f1.8 Full Frame Lens
This wide lens is great for self-recording and the f1.8 gives a subtle bokeh background. I use this lens mainly for videography, but it's perfect for capturing landscape and cityscape photos too.
Sony FE 35 mm f1.4 Full Frame Lens
Ah the 35mm. It's one of those "must-have" lenses for me. The focal length is great for any type of photography.
Sony FE 50 mm f1.2 Full Frame Lens
This dreamy lens with its f1.2 aperture captures those creamy backgrounds that give depth to both photographs and video footage. This is currently my favorite lens.
Sigma 85 mm f1.4 DG DN Lens for Sony E Mount
Here's another one of my "must-have" lenses to have in my kit. A photographer friend told me I needed an 85 mm lens for portraits and it does not disappoint!
Sony ZV-E10 APS-C Mirrorless Camera
This is my vlogging camera. It's compact size makes it easy to carry around and I can use any of the Sony E lenses I have with it.
Sony 11mm f1.8 Lens
The best partner (in my opinion) for the Sony ZV-E10 is this 11mm lens. It gives me the perfect distance between me and the camera when I'm self-filming.
Sony GP-VPT2BT Wireless Shooting Grip
This is the next best partner for the Sony ZV-E10. This grip makes it easy to film by hand and has easily accessible controls that's connected to the camera via bluetooth. It also doubles as a mini tripod.
SanDisk 128 GB Extreme Pro Memory Card
This SD card has an excellent amount of storage and speed for me. I usually transfer photos and videos to my hard drive at the end of the day so one of these per camera works great.
Apple Lightning to SD Card Reader
I use this little SD card reader all the time! I can easily transfer photos taken from my camera to my phone. Sometimes I'll edit the photos in my phone and can quickly share photos on social or with others.
Apple USB-C to SD Card Reader
I use this reader when I want to transfer photos to my iPad. I don't use it as much as the lightning reader, but it comes in handy if you have a USB-C device you need to transfer photos to.
Manfrotto Compact Aluminum Tripod
Any tripod will work, but I love the handle portion of this Manfrotto tripod and the way it can be adjusted. Plus it's sturdy and lightweight.
Joby GorillaPod 3K Pro
This little tripod is a beast! It lets me mount my cameras almost anywhere I need them.
Manfrotto Pixi Evo 2 Tripod
This little tripod is perfect for both cameras and small lights. I mainly use this for the small Godox light listed below.
Ring Light
This is a 12.2" ring light that I use for lighting myself up in videos or for lighting products. It's dimmable and has simple color temperature settings..
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Godox LC 30 Bi LED Light
This small tabletop LED light is great for its easy-to-use functions and size. It is dimmable and has color temperature settings. The brightness level is excellent for such a small light.
Godox AK-R11 Dome Diffuser
I use this diffuser with the Godox LC 30 Bi light listed above. It snaps on easily via magnets and softens the light.
Brevite Backpack
This is the backpack I take with me for portrait sessions. It's compact, lightweight, and easily holds everything I need for capturing on the go.
Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap
This Peak Design strap is comfortable securely holds my cameras. I prefer the Lite strap over the original because of my small frame.
Peak Design Capture Camera Clip V3
I use this clip on my backpack strap when I want to use two cameras. This clip securely holds one camera while making it easy to clip on and off when you're ready to shoot.