Charleston Wedding Photography Equipment

As a professional wedding photographer, I'm often asked what kind of equipment I use. While the camera is important, it's not the only thing that goes into getting great photos! Here is a list of my must-have equipment for wedding and portrait photography.

Canon Camera Bodies

• Canon EOS-1D X 18.1MP Full Frame
• Canon EOS R Mirrorless Digital Camera
• 2 - Canon EOS-5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera Body

Extra Battery & Accessories

• Canon BG-E22 Battery Grip
• Canon LP-E4N Battery Pack
• Canon ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter

Lenses

• Canon EF 16 - 35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens
• Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens
• Canon EF 35mm f/2 AutoFocus Wide Angle Lens
• Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Ultra-Fast S
• Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens
• Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
• Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens
• Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Auto Focus Lens
• Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
• Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Image Stabilizer
• Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 SE Lens for Canon EF (Silver)

Filters

• Tiffen 77mm UV (Ultra Violet) Glass Filter
• Tiffen 77mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit
• Tiffen 82mm UV (Ultra Violet) Glass Filter
• Tiffen 67mm UV (Ultra Violet) Glass Filter
• Pro Optic Pro Digital 72mm Multi Coated UV Ultra Violet Filter. Made in Japan
• Pro Optic Pro Digital 82mm Multi Coated UV Ultra Violet Filter.
• Pro Optic 82mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit, with Ultra Violet (UV), Circular Polarizer and Neutral Density 2 (ND2) Filters, wi

Strobe and Flashes

• Profoto B1X 500 AirTTL 1-Light To-Go Kit
• Profoto B1 500 Replacement Flash Tube
• Profoto B2 250 Air TTL Location Kit
• 2 - Profoto A1 AirTTL-C Studio Light for Canon
• Profoto Lithium-Ion Battery for B1 and B1X AirTTL Flash Heads
• Profoto OCF Beauty Dish (White, 24")
• Profoto Speedring for OCF Flash Heads
• Profoto OCF Octa Softbox (2')
• Profoto Air Remote TTL-C for Canon
• Profoto Extension Cable for B2 Air TTL Off-Camera Flash (9.8')
• Profoto RFi Speedring for Profoto Flash Heads
• Profoto RFi 1.0 x 4.0' Softbox
• Profoto OCF Softbox (1.3x1.3')
• Profoto OCF Softbox (2x3')
• Profoto Li-Ion Battery for A1 Flash

Stands

• Avenger Turtle Base C-Stand (9.8', Chrome-plated)
• Impact Boom Arm (Black, Chrome-plated, 86")
• Lastolite Non-Rotating Extending Handle (29 to 91")
• Manfrotto Alu Mini Compact Air-Cushioned Stand (Black, 7')
• Manfrotto Black Free Standing Background Support System, with Crossbar &
• VidPro 35 inch Tripod Carrying Case with Strap for Manfrotto
• Manfrotto MKC3-P01 Compact Photo Kit (Black)
• Manfrotto 678 Monopod Universal Folding Base (Black)
• Manfrotto 577 Rapid Connect Adapter w/Sliding Mounting Plate (3433PL)
• Manfrotto MH055M8-Q5 055 MAG Photo-Movie Head with Q5 Quick Release System for Tripods and Cameras
• Manfrotto 561BHDV-1 Fluid Video Monopod with Head
• Manfrotto 498RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release
• Manfrotto 234RC Monopod Head Quick Release - Replaces 3229
• Manfrotto 685B Neotec Monopod Deluxe with Safety Lock (Black)
• Manfrotto 701HDV Pro Fluid Video Mini Head
• Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber 3 Section Tripod with Q90 Column and Magnesium Castings (Black)

Umbrellas

• Westcott Umbrella Diffuser for Parabolic Umbrella
• Westcott 7' Parabolic Umbrella (White / Black)
• Westcott Battery for Ice Light 2
• Westcott Deep Umbrella Diffusion Panel (53")
• Westcott Apollo Deep Umbrella (White, 53")

PhotoFlex Light Panels

• Photoflex LitePanel Carry Bag
• PHOTOFLEX Litepanel 39x72 Kit with 3 Scrims
• Photoflex LitePanel Legs, Pack of Two.
• Photoflex Litepanel 77" x 77" Aluminum Frame
• Photoflex Litepanel 39" x 72" Plastic Frame
• Photoflex Litepanel 39" x 72" White / Soft Gold Fabric
• Photoflex Litepanel 39" x 72" White / Gold Fabric.
• Photoflex Litepanel 39" x 72" White Translucent Fabric
• Photoflex Litepanel 39x72" White / Silver Fabric.
• Photoflex Litepanel 77" x 77" Aluminum Frame
• Photoflex Litepanel 77" x 77" White / Gold Fabric.
• Photoflex LitePanel Carry Bag

LED Lights

• Westcott 5500 Ice Light Wrap-Around Handheld Dimmable LED Light , Designed Photographer Jerry Ghionis
• iBower Smartphone LED Video Light

Accesories

• Adorama Cleaning Kit for Optics, Lenses, and Digital Point & Shoot Cameras
• Lowepro Pro Roller x200 Mobile Studio, Padded Divider System Case with Wheels, Black
• Lowepro 11 x 26cm Lens Case, Black
  Alan Gordon Enterprises Half Apple Box
• Alan Gordon Enterprises Full Apple Box
• Vello FreeWave Plus Wireless Remote Shutter Release for Canon

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