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We get emails from time to time inquiring about our equipment list. We decided the best way to answer that question was with a little show & tell. In the image below, we've featured a few of our favorite tools from inside our gearbag. In addition to these gadgets, we carry a full arsenal of nifty lighting tools, even more lenses that we don't use too terribly often, and a variety of other flashes/lights/gear not pictured here. Expect to see all of this & more in action at your wedding!
Buying camera gear?
The argument is often submitted in popular culture that it is indeed the artist BEHIND the camera that makes the art, not the camera itself. True as this is, it certainly doesn't hurt to have a the best equipment money can buy at your disposal. Here at Meg Baisden Photography, we're a Canon house. If you're looking to make an investment in professional quality photographic equipment, feel free to try some of the tools that we use.
In our experience, the single best resource for purchasing photography gear is B&H Photo Video. Not only do they have a fantastic customer service department, their prices are consistently low.
A few quick tips for purchasing a D-SLR & associated lenses:
a) Avoid kit lenses. The kit lens seems to be a great deal. Truth be told, this is usually an inferior quality lens that isn't quite as sharp, and won't be quite as satisfying as a more specific counterpart. I generally recommend purchasing the "body only", and then buying ONLY the lens that you actually want.
b) If it seems to good to be true, it usually is. This refers to focal length. In general, it is rare that you are going to find a good quality lens that can do EVERYTHING. The better investment is two or three lenses that cover the ideal focal length you'll be shooting at. This may cost you a little more upfront, but you'll be much happier in the long run.
c) USA. When buying lenses, the general consensus is to buy the USA version as opposed to the imported version. This article accurately summarizes it: USA vs. Imported Lenses
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Clients need to know...
For our clients, the most important concept to take away is that when you hire Meg Baisden Photography, you're hiring a team with the right equipment for the job. But more than that. You're hiring a team with backup equipment.
The test of a professional is not how well they perform when everything is working perfectly. The test is how well they perform when things are rough: a camera shutter blows out, a lens is dropped & breaks, or a flash overheats and has to sit on the sideline for 30 minutes. Rest assured that when we arrive at your wedding, we're bringing the most reliable equipment on the market...and we bring backups! |
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