My Gear
The exact equipment I use for every shoot. Tested in real NYC sessions, not just spec sheets.
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Sony A7 IV
My main body for portraits, editorials, and events. 33MP full-frame with incredible autofocus and color science.
View on AmazonSony A7C
Compact full-frame backup. Great for BTS video, travel shoots, and when I need to stay light.
View on AmazonSony 85mm f/1.4 GM
The portrait king. Razor-sharp focus with gorgeous, creamy bokeh. This lens is responsible for 70% of my best shots.
View on AmazonSony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
The one lens I would keep if I could only have one. Perfect for events, group shots, and environmental portraits.
View on AmazonSony 35mm f/1.4 GM
My go-to for street fashion and wider editorial shots. Great for storytelling and environmental context.
View on AmazonSony 50mm f/1.8
If you are just starting out, this $250 lens delivers incredible portraits. The best bang for your buck in photography.
View on AmazonGodox DP600III-V Studio Strobe
600Ws plug-in studio strobe with Bowens mount and built-in 2.4G receiver. The reliable backbone for any controlled studio shoot — instant recycle, color-stable across hundreds of frames, and a quarter the price of Profoto.
View on AmazonGodox AD-Series Strobe (verify ASIN)
Part of the Godox AD-series outdoor flash family — bowens mount, battery powered, location-ready. Open this card's link to identify which AD model and update this title/description.
View on AmazonGodox AD-Series Strobe (verify ASIN)
Part of the Godox AD-series outdoor flash family — bowens mount, battery powered, location-ready. Open this card's link to identify which AD model and update this title/description.
View on AmazonGodox AD800 Pro
800W battery-powered outdoor flash strobe. The most powerful portable strobe Godox makes — overpowers midday sun, fast TTL recycle, 40W bi-color modeling light. The serious-photographer pick for editorial-on-location.
View on AmazonGodox AD600 Pro II
600Ws portable battery-powered strobe. Industry workhorse for outdoor portraits and editorial fashion. TFT color screen, 16 groups, bi-color modeling light. The lighting kit that travels with me to every NYC location shoot.
View on AmazonGodox Litemons LP600Bi 2-Light Kit
60W bi-color LED panel two-light kit with stands, carrying case, and battery power. The "studio in a bag" — drop it on location, daylight balance to 2800-6500K, professional output instantly.
View on AmazonGodox Litemons LP600R RGB 2-Light Kit
RGB version of the LP600 kit — full 1800-10000K range plus full-spectrum color. Use it for fashion editorial accent lighting, BTS reels, or to match any practical light in the scene.
View on AmazonGodox TT520II Speedlite
Wireless transmission speedlite with built-in receiver and 16-channel RT trigger. Compatible with Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Fuji DSLRs. The cheap-but-reliable backup flash every photographer needs.
View on AmazonGodox AD600 Pro
Powerful strobe for studio and outdoor shoots. Battery powered so it goes anywhere. Consistent color and fast recycle.
View on AmazonGodox V1 Round Flash
On-camera flash with a round head for natural-looking catchlights. Great for events and quick portrait setups.
View on AmazonNanlite PavoTube II 6C
RGB LED tube for creative color effects, BTS vibes, and editorial lighting. Adds that cinematic look instantly.
View on AmazonRode Wireless GO II
Wireless mic system for BTS videos and client testimonials. Tiny, reliable, and sounds professional.
View on AmazonSony TOUGH 128GB CFexpress Type A
Fast, reliable memory cards. I carry 3 of these to every shoot. Never lost a file.
View on AmazonPeak Design Everyday Backpack 30L
Fits two bodies, four lenses, a laptop, and accessories. The best camera bag for NYC on-the-go shoots.
View on AmazonNeewer V2-S Reflector 5-in-1
Cheap but essential for outdoor portrait lighting. The gold side is perfect for warm skin tones at golden hour.
View on AmazonTatcha Milky Sunscreen SPF 50+
Pre-shoot sun protection that wears beautifully under makeup. Encapsulated ectoin + vitamin E delivers cellular hydration with no white cast — essential for outdoor sessions and golden-hour shoots.
View on AmazonTatcha Kissu Lip Mask
Overnight lip mask that plumps and softens before a morning shoot. Apply the night before — wake up with photo-ready lips, zero flake. Pre-shoot ritual every model should know.
View on AmazonTatcha Serum Stick
Solid stick serum that smooths fine lines instantly and brightens the eye area. The pre-shoot product MUAs reach for when there's no time for a full skincare layer.
View on AmazonDUDUDU 4-Tip Microblading Brow Pen
4-prong tip mimics real brow hairs for a natural microblading effect — no salon needed. 24-hour waterproof formula, 5 shades. Under $10, the model-kit upgrade that survives long shoot days.
View on AmazonKitsch French Hair Pins
Elegant metal hair pins for updos, chignons, and twists on set. The quick-styling tool every model and stylist keeps in their kit bag — under $10 and honestly indestructible.
View on AmazonKitsch Smoothing Air Dry Cream
Heatless styling cream with castor and coconut oil. Controls frizz, enhances natural texture, leaves hair shoot-ready without heat damage. The model who lets her hair air-dry between sessions swears by this.
View on AmazonKitsch Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth
Pre-wash scalp oil with biotin, castor, and jojoba — calming lavender scent. Strengthens hair between editorial color changes and bleach jobs that wreck strand health. The recovery serum.
View on AmazonSPANX ASSETS High-Waist Boyshort
Seamless ultra-firm shapewear shorts under fitted clothing. The hidden line behind smooth editorial silhouettes — sized XS-3X, dig-free SPANXsculpt compression, $26.
View on AmazonSPANX Booty-Lifting Mid-Thigh Short
Medium-compression shaping shorts with targeted booty-lifting panels and SPANXshape Satin-X fabric. Lifts and smooths under fitted swimwear, denim, and editorial outfits — invisible under any wardrobe.
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