Tamara Merri

Apr 7, 2023

The Exact Gear I Use as a Wedding Photographer

Ever wonder what's in my camera bag? Well today is education day because below are all the toys and tools I use on a nearly daily basis!! Not only am I sharing what camera equipment I use (hello Nikon I lysm) but also my camera bags, camera accessories, editing equipment, and some fun extras I use on wedding days. All of these products help me succeed in my career as a full time wedding, elopement, and personal brand photographer.

Disclosure: Below are direct links to the products that I actually use. I only endorse products I recommend!! If you purchase anything using the links below, I may get a small commission (which, tysm). This is because I am a participant in the Amazon Associate program. There is no extra cost to you whatsoever.

CAMERA GEAR:

Camera:

Nikon z6ii (with nikkor lens adaptor) - I have two!

Nikon D750 FX - these are my old, backup cameras. If you're intersted in buying, I'm interested in selling!

Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera + Film (for instant gratification and a keepsake for clients)

Lenses:

NIKON Z 24mm f/1.8

Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G

NIKON Z 50mm f/1.2 S

NIKON Z 85mm f/1.8 S

NIKON NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S

Flash:

Flash Stands

Flashpoint R2 Zoom LI-ON X for Nikon

Godox AD200 Pro

MagMod Professional Flash Kit

MagMod MagBox Pro 24" Octa Starter Kit

CAMERA BAGS:

Tenba Axis Backpack

Peak Design Everyday Sling

CAMERA ACCESSORIES:

Camera Strap:

Holdfast Gear Money Maker Bridle Skinny Two Camera Harness

Hard Drive + Cases

SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD

Case for SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD

Memory Cards + Cases

SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card (main memory cards)

Sony Professional XQD G series 120GB Memory Card (backup slot card)

SanDisk 256GB Extreme microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card (mini card for drone, audio, and gorpo)

40 Slots SD Memory Card Case Holder

Travel 12 Slots SD Card Holder

Tripod

56” Camera Tripod

OTHER GEAR:

Drone:

DJI Mini 3 Pro

GoPro:

GoPro HERO8 Black

For Video

TASCAM Mini Portable Digital Audio Recorder with Lavalier Microphone

Tiffen Variable ND Filter

For the Studio

Seamless Backdrop Stand

Savage Seamless Backdrop Paper

Tether cord

EDITING EQUIPMENT:

Computers:

2019 Apple iMac

Apple 2022 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip

Computer Accessories:

Homeries Acrylic Monitor Stand (3.7 Inches High)

Apple USB-C to SD Card Reader

Other Accessories:

Tech Bag Organizer

Software:

Adobe Lightroom + Photoshop

Narrative Select (smart software to assist with culling)

AfterShoot (AI software that culls for you)

Pic-Time Use code: 5Z52KZ for an extra free month (gallery host to share client galleries)

For Photographing Wedding Details:

Styling Mat for Flat Lays

NEEWER Reflector

1.5" Chiffon Silk-Like Ribbon Frayed Edges Ribbon

Macro Filter Set for Wedding Ring Details

Crystal 6 inch Optical Glass Triangular Prism

Acrylic Blocks

Hexagon Velvet Ring Box

WOWOW HOLY SHIZ. After getting all these links for you I realize just how much money I've invested over the years into this craft.... *exhales slowly*.

If you'd like to view all these items at once on amazon, then check out my List for Photographers.

I hope this helped! If there's anything you'd like clarification about, don't hesitate to holler!

xx.

Tam

Massachusetts Wedding & Elopement Photographer

www.tamaramerriphotography.com

hello@tamaramerriphotography.com