Essential Food Photography Gear For Food Photographers

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If you've ever wondered what's in a food photographers bag/what they use on a regular basis, you've come to the right place! This is all the equipment I use and stuff I highly recommend. So, whether you're brand new to this or have been at this a while, this guide is for you!

My Stuff:

• Camera: Canon EOS 90D
• Lenses:
  • Most Used: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f⅘.6 IS STM Lens
  • Most Versatile: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f⅘.6 IS STM Lens
• Tripod:
  • Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 055 Carbon Fiber 3-Section Tripod
  • Manfrotto Head
• Artificial Light:
  • Socket: Foto4Easy E27 Socket Multi-Holder
  • Bulbs: Westcott Daylight LED Bulb with Tungsten Cover (I use 2 bulbs)
  • Stand: Westcott 750 Photo Basics 6.5-Foot Light Stand
  • Softbox: Westcott 2x3' Softbox with Silver Interior
• Reflector:
  • Stand: LimoStudio Photo Studio 78" Tall Lighting Reflector Arm Stand
  • Reflector: Neewer 5 in 1 Portable Round Collapsible Multi Disc Photography Lighting Reflector

What I Recommend

For The Beginner:

• Cameras:
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6i
  • Canon EOS T8i
• Lens:
  • Canon EF-S 18-55mm f⅘.6 IS STM Lens
• Tripod:
  • AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag

Tip: If you're on a tight budget, shop around! Try looking at your local camera store, too! You never know what you might find.

For The Intermediate:

• Camera:
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
• Lens:
  • Canon EF 100mm f2.8L IS USM Macro Lens

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Additional Accessories & Resources

• Backdrops:
  • Most of mine are from Replica Surfaces, but making your own can be a lot of fun! I also recommend checking out Amazon for cheaper vinyl backgrounds.
• Camera Backpack: to make storage and on the go shoots so much easier!
• Sandbags: to hold stands down.
• Step Stool: trust me, this helps! It has saved me from so much back pain.
• Clamps: to hold backgrounds!
• Diffuser: to soften light.
• Wipes: to keep your camera clean!