So I've had a few people ask me. What kind of gear do I use? Well I decided I was just going to post it up here. I'm also going to include why I use what I use and what I would like to add to my bag.
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Body: The camera body that I decided to go with was the Sony A7Rii. The reason for this is because I was enticed by the 42MP and the fact that it had Eye-AF which is just about the only thing that I use to focus when it comes to portraits. It's such an amazing tool and it makes my life that much easier. Could I have gone with a cheaper camera? Yes. Would I have sold it in a few months and bought the A7Rii anyway? Most Definitely. So really I made a...strategic move.
I don't see any reason to move onto an A7Riii EXCEPT for the dual card slots because my god. That would be so nice knowing that you have two cards to rely on. I just finished shooting a wedding the weekend before this post and I grabbed that card right after the wedding, put it in a plastic case, and rushed my butt back home and threw them on the computer. Just knowing something might go wrong with no backup is just terrible.
Photo Credit: Sony
Lenses: Currently I have 2 lenses. I have the 85mm f1.8 FE and the 24-70 f2.8 GMaster. I absolutely love the 85mm and it is my absolute favorite lens I have EVER owned. For the Sony mirrorless system. It is so extremely light and it is sharp enough to keep up with my Sony A7Rii. It seriously is a match made in heaven. The 24-70 however isn't as great of a lens as I thought it would be. It is extremely heavy (2lbs) and not as sharp as I would have hoped, but seeing as though I mainly shoot portraits, it helps out a little with skin.
Now, things that I want to add to my bag. I want to add the 70-200 f4 G, 90mm f2.8 Macro G, and 100mm f2.8 STF G Master. Starting the with 70-200, I just really need the distance and being able to get those tight shots would just be absolutely amazing. I don't want to be all up and close to get a shot and at times where I can't...well yeah you get my point. Also, for the f4 vs f2.8 conversation. I want the f4 just because it will be lighter. I've done big and heavy lenses before. having a light pack is definitely my priority. The 90mm lens is basically for my macro work as well as have the flexibility to be able to shoot portraits as well. The last lens that I want to add to my bag would be the 100mm STF. This thing creates the most perfect Bokeh balls I have ever seen. I can write a whole article about this lens, really. And even though it's big, clunky, and heavy. I think the results will be worth it.
Photo Credit: Martin Cheung Photography
Lighting: As of now, I am using my go-to flash the Godox AD200 w/ R2 Trigger. Following my theme of having a light bag to carry, this little flash has enough power to light subjects in the sun and the power to size ratio is just great. For anyone looking into flash photography, I suggest this flash. It is also battery powered so there's no need for an external battery, and it is also a wireless trigger. So there's no need for extra triggers to attach, it's all built in. The trigger is great as well because of the fact that you are given the option to fire off multiple flashes at once using the same trigger, as long as they are compatible with the R2 Flash Trigger.
If I were to add another set of flashes to my bag, it wouldn't really be much of a bag, but I would probably add another AD200 and an AD600 for a 3 flash setup. The AD600 just in case I really do need the extra power. There are some times where I feel the AD200 just isn't cutting it, but that's because I'm shooting at f22...haha
So there it is! Here's my gear and if you have any questions for me, feel free to send me an e-mail or if there's something you want to see in next week's Blog, let me know!