What’s In My Gear Bag

My mom sparked my interest in photography at a young age. Probably because I never saw her without a camera in front of her face. Now the tables have turned as my favorite subjects are my two beautiful daughters.  I learned more about lighting and composition through college. I bought my first SLR camera in 1998 and my first DSLR in 2004.  But while a good camera and glass helps, it’s my true opinion that a great photo is 70% photographer skill and 30% luck. Being in the right place at the right time when all of the elements come together and the shutter makes that sweet noise at the perfect moment… THAT’S what makes a great picture.

I am often asked “what’s in your bag?”  So I thought I would share the gear I’m currently working with:

• Canon EOS 5D Mark III digital SLR camera
• Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera
• Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM zoom ens
• Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM zoom telephoto lens
• Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM wide angle zoom
• Canon 85mm fixed f/1.2L II USM portrait lens
• Canon 40mm fixed f/2.8 STM (full-frame pancake) lens
• Sigma 15mm f/2.8 fisheye lens
• Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM 1:1 macro lens
• Canon 2x EF Extender (Teleconverter)
• Canon Speedlite 580EX strobe flash
• Tripod, monopod, reflector discs, various filters (UV, ND, etc) and lots & lots of Sandisk CF memory cards!

• Canon Powershot SD780 IS  (my point-and-shoot pocket camera)
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3  (my rugged waterproof camera)
• iPhone 6  (the camera I use the MOST!)

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