My Gear
What I bring to every shoot, tested on real NYC sessions.
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Sony A7 IV
My main body for portraits, editorials and events. 33MP full-frame, with very good autofocus and color.
View on AmazonSony A7C
Compact full-frame backup. I use it for BTS video, travel shoots and days I need to pack light.
View on AmazonSony 85mm f/1.4 GM
My portrait lens. Sharp focus, soft background blur. 70% of my best shots come from it.
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If I could only keep one lens, it would be this one. Good for events, group shots and portraits that show the place.
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My go-to for street fashion and wider editorial shots, when the setting is part of the picture.
View on AmazonSony 50mm f/1.8
The lens to start with. It costs $250 and makes very good portraits for the money.
View on AmazonGodox DP600III-V Studio Strobe
600Ws plug-in studio strobe, Bowens mount, built-in 2.4G receiver. Fast recycle, the same color across hundreds of frames, and a quarter the price of Profoto.
View on AmazonGodox AD800 Pro
800W battery-powered outdoor strobe, the most powerful portable one Godox makes. It overpowers midday sun, recycles fast in TTL and has a 40W bi-color modeling light. For editorial on location.
View on AmazonGodox AD600 Pro II
600Ws portable battery strobe for outdoor portraits and editorial fashion. TFT color screen, 16 groups, bi-color modeling light. It comes with me to every NYC location shoot.
View on AmazonGodox Litemons LP600Bi 2-Light Kit
Two 60W bi-color LED panels, stands, a case and battery power. Set it down on location and dial 2800 to 6500K.
View on AmazonGodox Litemons LP600R RGB 2-Light Kit
RGB version of the LP600 kit: 1800 to 10000K plus any color. Use it for accent light on fashion editorials, BTS reels, or to match a practical light in the scene.
View on AmazonGodox TT520II Speedlite
Speedlite with a built-in wireless receiver and 16-channel RT trigger. Works with Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax and Fuji DSLRs. Cheap, reliable backup flash.
View on AmazonGodox AD600 Pro
Strobe for studio and outdoor shoots. Battery powered, so it goes anywhere. Steady color, fast recycle.
View on AmazonGodox V1 Round Flash
On-camera flash with a round head, so the catchlights look natural. Good for events and quick portrait setups.
View on AmazonNanlite PavoTube II 6C
RGB LED tube for color effects, BTS clips and editorial lighting. Gives a cinematic look fast.
View on AmazonRode Wireless GO II
Wireless mics for BTS videos and client testimonials. Small, reliable, clean sound.
View on AmazonSony TOUGH 128GB CFexpress Type A
Fast, reliable cards. I carry 3 to every shoot and have never lost a file.
View on AmazonPeak Design Everyday Backpack 30L
Fits two bodies, four lenses, a laptop and accessories. My bag for NYC shoots on the move.
View on AmazonNeewer V2-S Reflector 5-in-1
Cheap, and essential for outdoor portraits. The gold side warms skin tones at golden hour.
View on AmazonTatcha Milky Sunscreen SPF 50+
Sunscreen that sits well under makeup with no white cast. Ectoin and vitamin E for hydration. For outdoor and golden-hour sessions.
View on AmazonTatcha Kissu Lip Mask
Overnight lip mask that plumps and softens. Put it on the night before a morning shoot and your lips won't flake on camera.
View on AmazonTatcha Serum Stick
Solid serum stick that smooths fine lines and brightens the eye area. Makeup artists reach for it when there's no time for full skincare.
View on AmazonDUDUDU 4-Tip Microblading Brow Pen
The 4-prong tip draws strokes like real brow hairs, so it looks microbladed without a salon. 24-hour waterproof formula, 5 shades, under $10. Lasts through long shoot days.
View on AmazonKitsch French Hair Pins
Metal hair pins for updos, chignons and twists on set. Under $10 and very hard to break.
View on AmazonKitsch Smoothing Air Dry Cream
Styling cream with castor and coconut oil, no heat needed. Controls frizz, keeps natural texture, and gets hair ready for camera without heat damage.
View on AmazonSPANX ASSETS High-Waist Boyshort
Ultra-firm shapewear shorts with no seams, for under fitted clothes. Sizes XS to 3X, SPANXsculpt compression that doesn't dig in, $26.
View on AmazonSPANX Booty-Lifting Mid-Thigh Short
Medium-compression shaping shorts with lifting panels and SPANXshape Satin-X fabric. Lifts and smooths under fitted swimwear, denim and editorial outfits, and doesn't show.
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