Camera bag essentials for every shoot
Forgetting a battery or card can ruin a job. The essential checklist of what professional photographers carry.
Photo by Jose Hernandez-Uribe on Unsplash
A well-packed bag prevents problems and keeps you ready for any situation.
Core items
- Camera body, plus a backup for important jobs
- Lenses for the shoot
- At least three charged batteries
- Several formatted memory cards
- Lens cloths and a blower
Lighting
- Flash with spare batteries, like the Sony HVL-F60RM2 or Godox speedlights
- Wireless trigger such as the Godox X3
- Small reflector
Support
- Tripod or tabletop tripod
- L-bracket or quick-release plate
Small but vital
- Gaffer tape
- Rain cover or plastic bag
- Lens hood
- Phone charger and power bank
- Business cards
- Water and snacks for long days
For video
- Microphone and windscreen
- ND filter
- Cooling fan
- Headphones
Pack the night before
Charge everything, format cards and check your list before every shoot.
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