I’m always adding to my gear collection, trying new things, adding to my wishlist, and improving my business process. Here is a list of photo and business goodies that I use and love. Many of them will give you a discount just because you know me (oooo la la!), and if you use my links, some will give me a kick-back (thank you!). Know that I adore everything listed here… each and every item on My Favorite Things list because I recommend them 100%. And what’s better than a sweet deal just because we are friends!?
MY EQUIPMENT FAVES
Equipment | B&H Photo & Video
Camera | Canon 5D Mark IV & Canon 5D Mark III
Lenses | Favorites: Canon 50mm F/1.2, Sigma Art 35mm F/1.4, Canon 100mm F/2.8 Macro, and Canon 24-70mm F/2.8
Filters | B+W Circular Polarizing Filters on EVERY PRO LENS: 62mm / 72mm / 77mm / 82mm
Studio Lights | Flashpoint Xplor Pro600
Shoe-Mounted Flash | Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X R2 TTL On-Camera Round Flash Speedlight
Light Modifiers | Westcott / Paul C. Buff / Impact / Bowens Mount / and more!
Radio Triggers | Flashpoint R2 Pro MarkII
Camera Bag & Gear Cases | Tenba Messenger DNS 13, Pelican 1510 Carry-On, Pelican 1654-ish / Golf Hard Case (for light stands)
Camera Stabilizer (Video) | Zhiyun-Tech Crane-2 3-Axis Stabilizer with Follow Focus
Continuous Lighting (Video) | Neewer (various products within brand family)
Teleprompter (Video) | Glide Gear iPad Smartphone Teleprompter
Backdrop | Savage Seamless Paper in 4-Foot and 9-Foot
Monitor Calibration | Datacolor Spyder5 Express
MY PROCESS FAVES
Software | Adobe Creative Suite –
Photo Editing | Adobe Lightroom CC –
Photo Retouching | Adobe Photoshop CC –
Printer | Mpix Pro (consumers can use www.Mpix.com)
Monitor Calibration | Datacolor Spyder5 Express
MY BUSINESS FAVES
Gallery Proofing | Zenfolio (use my unique link for a 20% discount)
Studio Management & Workflow (CRM tool) | HoneyBook (see my unique link for a 50% discount)
Time Tracking & Invoicing (CRM tool) | HARVEST (save $10.00 – looooove this for hourly-rate type projects)
Continuing Education | Professional Photographers of America & Creative Live
Motion Design / Animation & Promo Videos | Digital Consulting Media
WordPress Products | Kadence Themes & ShortPixel Plugin
Graphic Design | Canva
Email Campaign | MailChimp (join my email list)
Email Signature | HubSpot & Wise Stamp
Social Media Management | Hootsuite
Custom USBs | USB Memory Direct
Business Cards | MOO
OTHER PERSONAL FAVES
Awesome Books
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- Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat
- Once Upon A Chef by Jennifer Segal
- My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method by Jim Lahey
- You are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
- Lifeonaire: An Uncommon Approach to Wealth, Success, and Prosperity by Steve Cook
- The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
- Business Practices for Photographers by John Harrington
(Disclosure: Although some of these referrals give me discounts/credits, none of these companies pay me to use their products. I use each of them simply because they are awesome!)