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Must-haves

Most-used lens

Canon RF 28-70 F2

This beast is literally on my camera at least 80% of the time I'm shooting.

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Workflow

17 Hats

Organizes my life without a single post-it note in sight.

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Lighting

Profoto A2

My small but mighty light that gives me creative freedom wherever I go.

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Editing

Freedom Edits

The editing house that keeps my business running ahead of schedule.

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Best gear for portraits and branding

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L Lens

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Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless

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Profoto Clic Octa Softbox

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Profoto A10

 

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Best gear for wedding and events

Canon RF28-70mm 2.0 Lens

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Canon EOS R3

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Profoto B10

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Canon RF135mm 1.8 IS

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Best budget-friendly photography gear

Canon RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM

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Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless

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Canon RF 50mm F1.8

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Glow 5-in-1 Reflector

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Software & Services

Discover the software and  pros that help me run my award-winning photography business

Editing

CaptureOne

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Website

Squarespace

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Photo Store

Adorama

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Design

Fundy

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Albums + Printing

H&H Color Lab

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Photo Galleries

N-Vu

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Presets

Get the same presets I use to edit my photos

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The Complete Editing Bundle

 
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$32 ($79)

Joy Presets Vol. 1
— 15 presets

 
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$32 ($79)

Joy Presets Vol. 2
— 9 presets

 
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