TOOLS, RESOURCES AND

fAVORIte THINGS

I get asked a lot what I use for photography, so I’ve made a list here! This is a current list as of 3/26/24. I usually trade in my old gear when I upgrade so there’s a lot of gear that I have used in the past that isn’t on this list right now. The photos are links, just click on one to buy!

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Best Gear

Sony a7RV

Sony a7rv. This is my main camera. I use this for all of my client use, and the majority of my macro photos. It also does fantastic video.
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SIGMA 85mm DG DG ART lens

Sigma 85mm 1.4 DG DN Art. This is my most used client lens, I get nice bokeh without having to back up as far. This is probably my favorite lens that I own and I use it on my camera the most for outdoor pictures of kids or families.
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SIGMA 105mm DG DG ART Macro lens

Sigma 105mm macro DG DN Art. I use this for bugs and flowers. Oh I like this lens slightly better than the 70 mm because it’s a little bit more forgiving. This is also the lens I recommend for beginners to macro photography.
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SIGMA 50mm 1.2 DG DG ART lens

Sigma 50mm 1.2 DG DN Art. This lens is the lens keep reaching for in any location. The bokeh is stunning and it's probably the best lens I've ever used in 20 years in business.
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SIGMA 24-70mm DG DG ART lens

Sigma 24-70mm DG DN Art. This is my studio and downtown dancer lens. It’s also the only zoom lens I own. I’m definitely not a zoom lens girl, but this gets the job done when I need to be in a short space.
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SIGMA 70mm DG DG ART Macro lens

Sigma 70mm macro DG DN Art. I use this to take flower pictures. I prefer the 105 mm macro for bugs because it tends to be a little bit more forgiving and I don’t have to be as close to my subject.
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SIGMA FP L mirrorless camera

Sigma FP L. I use this for video, travel, and macro images. I like this one because it is light and easy to use.
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SIGMA 135mm DG HSM ART lens

Sigma 135mm 1.8. This is a Canon version I use on the FP L camera with the MC-21 adapter. This focal length is gorgeous, but I don’t seem to use it as much because I can’t back up as far here in Georgia without getting things in the way.
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Sony ZV-1

Sony ZV-1 I use this for educational videos and youtube.
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Extras

Nanlite Pavotubes

Nanlite pavotubes. I love these SO much. They're so incredibly versatile. I have several in different sizes to add light anywhere I want without plugs.
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Nanlite Forza

Nanlite Forzas. Stronger than the pavotubes and can use softboxes, but require a wall outlet. I have a 60 and a 300.
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Glowbox

Glow 34in softbox. I use this when I want to get a bit more dramatic light.
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Spiderholster camera belt

Spiderholster. This saves my life by letting me carry the camera on my hips instead of my neck and shoulders. It has a lock so the camera doesn’t jump out of the holster when your hands are not on it.
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Thinktank card wallets

Thinktank SD card wallets. The red is for cards I can’t use, the green is for cards that I can. I wrote over enough cards accidentally before this system.
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