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Equipment, Gear, Photography, Travel, Weddings

September 28, 2022

GEAR LIST OF LIGHT & LO

Here’s the list of items I love as a photographer!

If you know me, you know that I research the crap out of everything and I know more than I really need to. Hah! But I’ve also been in this industry for over 10 years and have kept up with all that’s out there. I’ll maybe get into some reasoning as to why items have made it to this list and why I’m a Fujifilm photographer (formerly Nikon, Canon, and a touch of Sony) but here’s the list for now.

My goal is to always help people find gear and equipment that works for them. The items on this list works for me, maybe it’ll work for you too.

CAMERAS

FUJIFILM X-T5

FUJIFILM X-PRO 3

FUJIFILM X100V

STORAGE

CRUCIAL X-9 SSD 2TB

CRUCIAL X-10 SSD

SAMSUNG T7 SSD 2TB

SANDISK EXTREME PRO SSD 2TB


MEMORY CARDS

SONY TOUGH G SD CARD 256GB – Read 300MB/s Write 299MB/s

SONY TOUGH M SD CARD 256GB – Read 277MB/s Write 150MB/s

LEXAR 2000X 256GB – Read 300MB/s Write 260MB/s

LEXAR 1667X 256GB – Read 250MB/s Write 120MB/s


COMPUTERS

Apple Mini M2 Pro 32GB RAM 1TB SSD

Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M3 Pro 18GB RAM 1TB SSD


LIGHTING

WEDDING SETUP
Trigger: YONGNUO YN560-TX II
Flash: YONGNUO YN-560III

STUDIO SET UP
Trigger: Godox X2T Fuji Trigger
Strobe: Godox AD600 Pro

LIGHTSTANDS
Kupo Midi Click Stands 8FT
Neewer C Stands

MAGMOD MODIFIERS
Basic Kit | Grip, Sphere, Grid

SOFTWARE
Fundy
Adobe Suite
Disk Catalog Maker

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Equipment, Gear, Life, Photography, Portrait, Travel, Weddings

September 28, 2022

FUJIFILM: My Wedding BFF

Let me tell you a tale of wedding bells, confetti explosions, and the dynamic duo who capture it all: yours truly and my trusty Fujifilm fam. Forget those clunky behemoths that make you look like a paparazzi panda – my cameras are pocket-sized superheroes, ready to tango with the wildest dance moves and document every hilarious (and heartwarming) hiccup along the way.

Picture this: I’m ninja-ing through the ceremony, my Fuji whispering sweet nothings about shutter speeds while the bride’s veil catches the sunset like a golden dream. No click-clack symphony here, just smooth, silent clicks that let the tears flow and the vows resonate without interruption. I capture the groom’s tear sparkling like a rogue disco ball in a guest’s eye, then bam! I’m whisking away to catch the flower girl tripping over her own adorable feet, a giggle erupting like a champagne toast. Talk about candid!

And the reception? Let’s just say things get…lively. Between the tequila-fueled toasts and dance moves that defy gravity, I need a camera that’s faster than a runaway bouquet. Luckily, my Fujifilm crew is lightning on a lens, locking onto every tearful hug, every air guitar solo, and every stolen glance between the newlyweds like a love hawk with laser vision. No blurry blurs or missed moments – just crystal-clear proof that love can make you do some wacky (and wonderful) things.

But here’s the secret sauce: it’s not just about the tech. My Fujifilms feel like old friends, their dials begging to be twiddled, their buttons whispering, “Hey, slow down, smell the roses (and capture the cake smash!).” They remind me to breathe, to soak in the love bubbling around me, and to tell the story with more than just megapixels. It’s about the quiet moments, the stolen kisses under the twinkle lights, the grandpa doing the robot like nobody’s watching. It’s about capturing the soul of a wedding, the messy, beautiful, goofy, magical soul that makes you wanna raise a glass and cheer.

You’re more than just cameras; you’re my partners in crime, my silent cheerleaders, the secret sauce that makes my wedding photos sing. You let me tell love stories with laughter lines and goosebumps, with epic cake fights and sparkler symphonies. You let me be the fly on the wall, the invisible witness to moments that deserve to be frozen in time forever. Thanks for making me not just a wedding photographer, but a storyteller, a memory-maker, a goofy-grinning witness to the greatest adventure of all: love.

So, if you’re looking for a photographer who can capture the chaos and the calm, the tears and the tequila shots, with a camera that’s smaller than your ego (hopefully!), hit me up! We’ll paint your wedding day with magic, and trust me, the photos will be the kind you’ll show off even after your grandkids roll their eyes at your questionable dance moves.

Cheers,
Stephen

If you’re curious as to what other gear I use, check out this Blog Post.

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