What's In My Bag?

After taking a break, B Bold Blog is back!! Back with some more photography information and insight. Whether your a fellow photography, a newbie, a perspective client, or just curious, I think that there is something in here for everyone!

So, I have put together a detailed list of what I always have in my camera bag. I shoot with Canon; so, as you can see, much of my equipment is Canon. In bold, you will see what I typically Always have on my camera.

Lights

Canon 580EXII Speedlite

PT-DFLEXT1C External Flash

LP-MICRO LITEPANEL

Camera

Canon 5D Mark II Full Frame Body

Canon 24-105mm L-Series Lens (Primary)

Canon 70-200mm L-Series Image Stabilizer Lens

Canon 28-135mm Lens

Canon Battery Grip BG-E6

Canon Battery Charger

HDMI Cord

CF Cards

CF Card Readers

(Cleaning the Camera)

Lens Q-tips

Air Puffer for Lens

Commander Lens Cleaner

Lens Cleaning Cloths (One attached to my camera at all times)

Action

Band-Aids

Bobby Pins

Small Hair Rubber Bands

Standard Hairbands

Notepad and Pen

Feminine Care Products

AA & AAA Batteries

And it all comes in...

Amazonbasics camera bag with a rain cover

I believe in order to create quality images, it is important to have quality equipment and knowledge. I have invested in quality equipment and a quality education in photography to be able to prepare me to create memories for myself and others.

I have multiple external light sources that I only use when I absolutely need to. I am not personally a fan of using artificial light nor do I care for the look of it in the final image. However, desperate times call for it and I like to make sure I am prepared.

Along with that quality equipment, I make sure I have what I need to keep it in good shape. I make sure to never be rough on my lenses. I always have lens caps on when I am not shooting. When I am transferring lenses, I always make sure to do so quickly, safely, and in a clean environment. I also have tools to keep my equipment clean throughout a shoot. Some added bonuses of my camera bag are that it rolls, it can turn into a backpack, and it has a rain jacket of its own! All of this helps insure that my equipment is safe inside.

In making sure I have the best shoot possible, I like to make sure I am prepared in every way possible. That means being prepared for any cuts, scrapes, accidents, or even just fashion needs. I am ready for my clients and myself.

So, that is what I have in my bag. What do you have in yours? What do you think I should add? Let me know!

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