Dog Photographer's Arsenal: Exploring My Bag of Visual Magic
I always have my rolling bag ready, packed with the gear I rely on for stunning dog photography. Here's a sneak peek into what's inside:
Cameras
Nikon Z9: My trusty workhorse, present at every session, capturing the magic.
Nikon Z6ii: Just along to look pretty.
Lenses:
Nikon 70-200 mm F/2.8: My go-to for creating dreamy backgrounds and focusing on the subject.
Nikon Z 50 mm f/1.2: The master of soft bokeh, perfect for those captivating portraits.
Nikon Z 24-70 mm f/4: Versatile and dependable, offering flexibility in various scenarios.
Nikon 20mm f/2.8: Ideal for capturing expansive scenes and adding an artistic touch.
Nikon Z 105mm 2.8 macro: A gem for detailed close-ups that showcase every adorable feature.
Lighting:
Godox AD300PRO: Illuminating the scene with precision and professionalism.
Godox Remote Trigger: Ensuring seamless control over lighting, even from a distance.
Godox ad-s65 softbox: Creating soft, flattering light for picture-perfect portraits.
Extra Goodies:
GoPro 10: For capturing those behind-the-scenes videos that I never remember to capture.
Various noisemakers: Essential for drawing out those genuine expressions.
Hoodman Lens Cleaning Kit: Just never know when some silly dog is going to lick my lens.
White balance disk: More dead weight that I carry and don't use.
Spare batteries: Ensuring uninterrupted shooting for cameras, flash, and remote.
Waterproof covers: Always prepared to shield my gear from unexpected weather.
Rain poncho: A recent addition for tackling unexpected downpours.
As a dog photographer in Las Vegas, my gear essentials reflect the distinctive charm of this city. While I carry a variety of equipment, only a select few are true must-haves for every session:
Nikon Z9 camera: This beautiful beast stays in my hand through every session.
Nikon 70-200 mm F/2.8: My favorite lens for eliminating unwanted items from my images.
Nikon Z 50 mm f/1.2: This soft dreamy lens comes out for every session.
In the end, having awesome gear is nice, but there is so much more that goes into a session than just the gear.
This blog post is part of a blog circle, to follow the circle and see more blog posts from photographers across the world, follow the link at the bottom of each page, starting here with, Angela Schneider of Big White Dog Photography in Spokane, Washington, takes you deep into the heart of dog photography.
2 Comments
Sep 3, 2023, 4:08:03 PM
Nicole Hrustyk - I mean, we need to be prepared, right?
Sep 2, 2023, 6:32:23 PM
Angela Schneider - The dead weight I carry and don't use ... I see you. I feel your shoulder pain. This is my life.