The Best Photographic Equipment To Bring With You

There are two questions I get asked almost on a daily basis. One, what do I name my photography business. And two, what equipment do I need to start a photography business. I’ve written about both several times:

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Equipment List

Starting a photography business can be challenging, especially when you have so many choices. But ultimately bodies and lenses come down to personal preference. Same with equipment. Instead of listing out a series of bodies and lenses, what I thought I’d do today is head out and see what others recommend, and find some great tips to help you build up your own equipment list. Is there really a magic lens, a perfect camera body, the right props, or the best tripod? Or is there more to it than that? Read on.

Ready to head out on safari? I found this great article: The Best Photographic Equipment To Bring on Safari. Interesting Tip: bring along a photographic beanbag, which can be even more useful than a tripod. Allows you to find stability in a quick way.

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Are you a wedding photographer? Bring along your gaffers tape. I found a great tip in Equipment for Wedding Photographers that listed gaffers tape as one of the most useful tools at a wedding. You can tape down a veil, cover a power cord, or hold together a bowtie.

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