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GEAR LIFE (IN MY CAMERA BAG)

I’m frequently asked the question, what camera is that? Or, what is your workhorse lens? I’m an extreme advocate of “it’s all about your eye, not your camera”, however in my field of commercial and print photography, lighting and gear play an integral role in quality. Whether I’m on assignment shooting a run-gun event or on location for a 12 hour fashion shoot, I have my setup on lock and a full proof system that works for me. As a disclaimer, this may not be the setup for you. Note: I’ve worked my absolute ass off to obtain these expensive products and I strongly endorse everything you see.

Featured below is not only a list of my gear and gear I regularly use(don’t own), but also some insight into my lighting setup and a few images showing just how much stuff I jam into my Gura Gear Bataflae 18L!

Bodies:

  • Canon 5D Mark III
  • Nikon D800
  • Nikon D7000

Lenses:

  • Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II
  • Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II
  • Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8
  • Nikon 35mm f/1.8

Speedlights:

  • Canon 600EX-RT
  • Nikon SB-800

Bag & Accesories:

  • Gura Gear Bataflae 18L
  • Think Tank Photo Retrospective 5
  • LensCoat Memory Card Wallet
  • Black Rapid RS-4 Sling Strap
  • Think Tank Photo Credential Holder
  • CamRanger Wireless Tether & Remote
  • OlloClip Lens System for iPhone
  • iHome iDM8B Bluetooth Wireless Speaker (Music)
  • Energizer 6 LED Headlamp
  • Hoya Neutral Density Filter
  • Nikon Remote
  • Canon Remote
  • Nikon CTO & Color Gels
  • Cleaning Tools & Lens
  • Eneloop AA & AAA Re-Chargeable Batteries w/ Charger
  • iPad 3
  • Apple Charger
  • Sqaure iPhone Payment System

Radio Triggers:

  • Pixel Soliders TF371

Tripod:

Lighting:

  • Alien Bee B800 Flash Units (3)
  • Profoto D1 Monolight (4)

Lighting Modifiers:

  • Paul C Buff Octobox (2 w/ grid)
  • Paul C Buff Stripbox (2 w/ grid)
  • Paul C Buff Parabolic Umbrella
  • Paul C Buff HoneyComb Grids (All Degrees)
  • Cheetah Stand 16" White Beauty Dish
  • Westcott 16" Mini-Apollo

Lighting Accessories

  • Cheetah Stand C8 (2)
  • Manfrotto 420B Boom Stand (3)
  • Manfrotto Sand Bags
  • Westcott 5-in-1 Reflector