What gear do you need as a pro photographer
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2022
- How do you work out what camera gear you need as a professional photographer looking to get started in the commercial photography industry in 2022?
In todays video I go through my gear ethos and how I work everything out.
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Sorry, but I'm confused .... 147 other photographers told me I need to buy an Insta360 this week, strangely all at the same time 🤔 Love your work Scott
The massive coincidence of all those vids is just amazing!🤣
I bought one and after a week was carrying it in my front shirt pocket pulled it out to use it slipped and fell on the same floor I dropped my iPhone on countless times, but the insta360 was totalled. $400 down the drain.
I’ve been following your channel for less than a week and i went through all the videos, i can say that it’s great content and it’s refreshing to see someone genuine and not trying to sell us something useless like others, keep up the great work
Knowing the difference between "need" and "want" is very important lesson
Really am loving your content! So informative no BS NO SELLING no gatekeeping! Thank you so much your videos have helped me tremendously!
Real valuable information with no BS, haven't learned this much from a YT channel in a loong time. Keep up the great work, Scott!
What gear do you need as a pro photographer? ...And the answer is... Knowledge! So, start learning from books...The history of art, optics, anthropology, psychology, history of photography...Continue reading for at least five years, and then, go for Alpa, Sinar, Linhof, or a similar camera. Good luck!
I love your "Longuish Videos" because i watch them while working on photoshop... keep them coming from time to time..
Thanks, will do!
I used to hang out in scale modelling groups on fb, and of course photography is an element of that. Ambysmal quality of lots of photos aside there is a lot of gear snobbery and self proclamimed 'pro' photographers. The amount of fallacies that phones cannot do the job, and you need 3 lights, 10k in lenses and 5k body to shoot plastic planes or tanks is rife. Your video is such a refreshing down to earth approach.
PEOPLE STRESS ME OUT
Preach
Excellent video Scott, thanks for recording it!
It has probably been one of the most useful ones I have ever watched in your channel over the years.
Really thankful for all the knowledge you share with all of us, it makes our journey into professional photography much easier 🙂
Totally Agree. So many people I see purchasing f/1.4 or 1.2 when the 1.8 does the job just as well. Purely just a status symbol for some that the majority of people don't need.
You've earned a new sub.
This is exactly what people need to hear if they actually want to get serious with their photography. It's not even about the exact equipment, but the concepts and mindset.
My most productive and lucrative years as a photographer did not start until I took a step back from a modern (at the time) APS-C camera to an original Canon 5D + 85mm f1.8 and 17-40mm f4 in 2014. Oh, and a pair of cheap manual speedlights I couldn't live without! I developed so much as a photographer and produced work I'm still proud of to this day on minimal equipment. It was then that I became confident I could shoot photos for a living.
Authentic and REAL info. Thank you for sharing this. Just put me back in the lane I need to be.
All great advice! How about a video about all the little things for grip? Things like super clamps, magic arms, and poles don't get the love they deserve. Black and white foamcore is a big one too, before I could afford a soft box foamcore V flats and white rip stop nylon could give me up to a 3'X8' softbox. It can be modified much more than a softbox as well.
Good to see a photographic channel that emphasises output.
“Less is more for creativity …” so true…. Rental for the seldom used is the way to go. Great vid👌🏻
You just earned yourself a subscriber! Photojournalism major here starting from scratch.....contemplating getting something used to shoot now or save up and go the Sony A7iv route. Thank you so much!
Beautiful conclusion! Bravo! ❤
Thank you for this real authentic information and advice. Really needed it. Damn. Thanks so much!
Great video !
I’m hoarder and minimalist too
A bit late to the party but i had the exact same experience in my current line of work (freelance Lightdesigner) took around 10 years barely geting by and now im doing some of the biggest national tv productions.
“😂😂😂😂 “ People stress the shxt out of me” 😂😂😂 that’s so right!!
This video is a GEM!
Thanks for this particular video! The content and channel has been EXACTLY what I've been searching for, for many years. Would love advice on finding props with right vibe (glasses, icecubes, flatware) and basic grip stuff - especially flags and when to use diffusion types (opal, 216, etc). For my tiny budget, I've found cinefoil, barn doors, black foamcore for negative fill, and DIY white foamcore softboxes with gel/modifiers have been major tools on the cheap. Last comment - would love to support channel thru affordable digital products ($20-60) like your workshop, or anything else easy for you to put together (desktop backgrounds, artist hardcover book) until I can build a better portfolio for review. Thank you for all the awesome work, knowledge, and content!!!
I use my 5D Mark II still, had it for a 5 years for doing professional work, don't get me wrong I would love the extra resolution but I love the feel of the mark II - it really does the job and you can get these 5d's super cheap now 2nd hand
I have no interest in food photography but love these videos! I have a lot of kit and it makes me just wish I was smarter before I bought it. 2X Nikon D610’s can be picked up for like $700 as well. A Tamron 45mm 1.4 and a 100mm macro and you’re done like you said.
100mm macro lenses tend to be f2.8. If that aperture offers sufficient fall off for portraits, you're good.
Excellent advice. I wish I'd paid attention to this kind of thing earlier.
The cameras and lenses on your whiteboard are "peanuts" against the flash equipment and everything else, you have in your studio, lol! Oh, and your light stand at minute 8:41 isn´t a foldable Manfrotto heavy duty 126BSUAC light stand, which is made out of steel...and which is MUCH heavier than a C-stand (nearly 17 pounds/8,3 kg vs. 11 pounds/5,5kg 40" C-stand). This type of light stands are my "tiny" ones...my main light stands are wind up´s in three different sizes (for very heavy light shapers, like a 20cm fresnel box,...or booms). C-stands doesn´t have air cushioned sections, so i don´t want to use C-stands for my flash units.
It is funny, that photographers on youtube are always comparing C-stands with flimsy aluminium light stands, to show the audience, how sturdy the C-stands are, lol! But nobody from that photographers would show, what would happen, if they would "accidentally" open the locking knob below an extended section on a C-stand...with a compactflash monoblock on top! Outch!
Also the footprint is much smaller on a C-stand (95cm diameter) than on a 126BSUAC (126cm diameter) or like on a 087NWSHB wind up (128cm diameter). Most of the time, i don`t need additional sandbags, to "nail" my light stands on the floor, like i would need on a C-stand.
C-stands was made to support the flags and scrims in front of the big hollywood floodlights (which you would and could never put on a C-stand!). C-stands aka Century-stands was originally made for the cinema world. This is the reason, why C-stands aren´t air cushioned, like photography light stands. Photographers did only "adapt" them to the photography world.
Good sense as usual .👏👍
wise words my friend, i shoot architecture and 17 shift + 24-105 is more than enough for it
I'm not sure I agree. If you're in a technical field that you can sit and craft a lot then the "newness" of the gear matters a lot less. But, if you're photographing people - I disagree. I am cheap where I can be - in the studio we still run on '09 and '12 macs because for tethering it's all we need. But our editing stations are M1 Max now. The fact is that every time I've upgraded my camera I've regretted not doing it sooner. Because it is, in essence, a force multiplier. As my AF became better it is as if all my lenses are improved. I have less missed shots (of which I have had many). Sure, I'm pretty good with manual focus. But, anyone who thinks they can manual focus faster and more accurately wide-open than modern high end systems is not working with a challenging subject. I make consistently good shots, faster, because the work benefits from 2nd tier cameras (like the R5). The system can be truly silent as necessary. It can avoid LED and fluorescent phase issues automatically. The AF can lock on to eyes extremely accurately. The latitude is much greater than my 5D4's. WSYIWYG EVF means you don't miss exposure much in a dynamic situation. If you're a beginner any camera from the last 10 years will get you started and certainly a 5 series camera is a good choice. But, if you're an intermediate photographer you may be holding yourself back for short money. The $1500 you may be saving may cost you time and missed shots that you would have otherwise been able to capture. The old rule is put your money in lenses and there is truth to that. But, don't skimp on the camera - because it isn't what it used to be. It can have real material advantage in terms of efficiency and output - especially if you photograph people. There are shots I could not have taken with my 5D4 that I have taken with the R5 that were once-in-a-lifetime. My 2c.
He’s talking about product photography or landscape etc. portrait is a bit different and I agree however the r5 I only get when I can afford to rent it. Otherwise I spend on lights. My studio camera is the Fuji xh2
Hey, Scott, i like your videos and your photos. Thank you for putting out all this content for free, i really appreciatte it. But i feel like you many of your recent videos are giving us the same information in slightly different way. About gear, how you only use two lenses, how the 5d mark ii are great value etc.
Unfortunately I can't rent gear. Where I live there are no rental facilities nearby. I couldn't justify the rental days for use and shipping. I have a 5D MkII and just purchased a FUJIFILM GFX 100S. I have been using the 5D MkII since 2008. Some of my lighting is older than that and works great. C-Stands are a great deal when you consider how good they are and how long they last. I agree that the concept and ideas are the most important and what the client cares about.
Just an idea for a video. I’d love to see you do a test shoot with older gear like a 5D mk2 and the gold canon lenses 👍🏻
Good points.
I worked with someone who was into digital photography. He bought all the L series canon lenses he could even the white and lilt and shift lenses. Well over £1000 each all new.
I said you dont need all that, you can hire them if you need one now and again. He said he might. Said think what all this is costing you. Even the camera body cost £5000.
He wanted to be a professional photographer and saind he needed them or may do.
To become a professional photographer all you need is a camera lol. If Terry Richeson can make a career from point-and-shoot throwaway cameras, I’m sure someone out there can turn a toy camera into a professional tool. It really boils down to voice and style. Who and how to sell it is another aspect. Unfortunately, we can’t expect to make a career taking pictures with point-and-shoot throwaway cameras. But when you become good enough to a point where your camera doesn’t matter, that’s when you are good. That’s when you’re experience enough to invest on what’s in front of the camera.
i have since 2008 a nikon d2x that got used for 2000eu , as lents i use 70-200 ,28-70 18-50 2.8 recently got d610 ,also have a 50 and 35 and bunch of vintage lents , as for studio flash i use 4 small 150w that i got for 100eu each 3 nikon speedligth ,, and a good manfroto tripod , as for laptop i use a cheap 200eu 11" that i use only as teder or to show some photo to client on the road and recorde audio with it , use a powerful desktop pc for most editing , can do all job with that , pictures that end up on web site don t need to be more than 1mp , and you rarely need to print something bigger than 20-30cm
I had registered by business this year. Currently I have 2 Nikon D7000 with 16mp. Looking to upgrade to D7200 with 24mp. I have 40mm Micro and would add 85mm Micro later. I mostly do location and I have a dozen light stand but only 3 lights. Only using speedlights at the moment and 5-in-one reflector as a scrim; 2 reflector boards and about 20 vinyl double sided backdrops.
There is a lot that can be done with just speedlights
Camera and lens is just the start , lighing , controll of lighting , im similar 8 packs big packs of pro gear 1 pack is for 1 lens , 2 packs for portable lighting , 2 more for pro lenses , theres tons of wires chargers bits filters , light meters , colour cards , dont use half of it , but if one of my girls comes unstuck , they can spin a coin from it
Hoarding minimalist, that describes me exactly …
Please a word on the most essential light modifiers for starters.
I really love this that you inspire people by telling them that you dont need a huge budget for taking professionell photos . ,i shoot weddings and portraits just as a side gig so i havent bought new Canon r5s etc instead I made some killer deals on older professionell gear . I shoot witt twi 5d3s , 70-200 2.8 is ii , Tamron 27-70, 45.18 and 15-30 , elinchrom quadra hs and btxi strobes ans I . Probably paid 25procent of what they cost new and all im great condition . 400 dollar for one of the cameras and 270 dollar for the 15-30z When i buy new stuff i try to think what has the biggest impact om my photos , its usually not a new camera but new backdrops , c stand etc.. just curious you said you had a 90 and 100mm why two so close ? Is one a macro and the other a fast portrait lens ?
O.m.g. I'm the same way a hoarder 51/50 bi-polar minimalist (aka) I wanna become a Pro!!! lol-hahaha;:--)) Love all your work super awesome videos.
You are right about the gear hype being hobbyist. I am a woman starting with some portraits and what it seem i seem pretty ok as i have some toxic male Photographers in my dms. One of them (pro) said if i just started photography i would buy a Sony. He knows i shoot Sony and wanted to put me down indirectly. Also he brags about his Hasselblad and Lee filters etc... I guess that is a cue i am doing something right. 🤣 Regards to your question I would love a crash course om what makes a good gradient and also what is a good vs bad reflections from a pro view as i am doing some drink photograohy for fun.
Love how you ended this video :)
Great, focus on essential gear
I tried to save money and get a MacBook Air with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD drive. I hope this will work OK for Capture One and some Photoshop work. I want to start working Tethered.
Do you have any videos about test shoots? Do you get stylists to help with food and product?
Great stuff. Have you got a video on tethered shooting?
Yea but it’s a bit old. I’m making a new one next month though
What you would be the downside to the images if 2 x-t3s were used instead ?
Thanks
What's your advice on street photography? How do u feel about fujifilm xt4? Please share with me your thoughts
What do you mean by test shoots?
I have a godox SW60 light and i usually do single light still photography with it. i ve to admit that a lot of post work needs to be done to brighten my photos as i think the intensity is not quiet there. is this a good choice for the only light i have or do i need one with more power
How is it going? Did you try using a strobe or a speedlight?
@@M.Montgomery no i haven't yet.
Hi Scott , can you recommend which brand of c stands to get
I like the Avenger the best. They have a rubber pad on the handles and a rubber 'O' ring above each section. The price is good and they are very well made. I have one from Adorama that I like also. I like the turtle base versions because it is easy to remove the base for transport or storage. You can also get different length riser sections for versatility. You can even get a Junior to 5/8" Baby Pin adapter to mount something very low. Make sure you get the arm with the knuckle also. Some stands don't come with one.
Hi Scott, suprised you've not mentioned getting a light meter for beginners.
No need for a light meter, just trust your eyes.
If it looks good, it is good, otherwise change things till you like it, then it is good ;-)
@@MoD_Master_Of_Disaster_ doesn't work with a 20 foot wide backdrop, or 4 stops of fall off with a fresnel studio shoot.
Euuww! People!!
Lots of 'photographers' are just gear collectors. Many guitarists are the same. They suffer from Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS). Many will brag about their new mirrorless Nikon, but not their results. It's not how great your kitchen is, it's about you being a good cook and the quality of the food. No one cares if you have flashy copper pans, they want and need you to produce great things to eat.
Would never use a mac, I need more power. PC all the way, much faster and half the price.
Very true, up until the M1 chip came out. We couldn't build a similar PC for less than double the price of the Mac M1 machines for it to be able to perform the same tasks.
'like proper campaign, not instagram campaign'
- aw :(
Sensible stuff!