Photography Equipment I Use for my Blog + Instagram
Hello loves! I thought I would switch things up today and create a post all about the equipment I use to produce my blog and Instagram content. I am no photography professional, but I think I’ve learned a lot over my years of blogging. I am planning on making separate posts dedicated to the apps I use and specifically how I capture my photos, but today I’m solely focusing on the actual equipment today. I hope you enjoy this post!
My feed is a mix of iPhone and DSLR camera pictures (I have the iPhone XS Max for reference). My camera is the Nikon D5500 and I have had it for a little over 4 years. This was my first DSLR camera so it was a learning experience. My favorite feature of this camera is that it has WiFi capabilities which makes it super easy to instantly transfer images to your phone. I learned over time that the lens that comes with the camera is not the best, so I upgraded to the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 lens. I really like this lens but sometimes it can be a little too zoomed in for full body shots (it’s a fixed lens - you can’t zoom) so my next upgrade might be to the 24mm.
Since I shoot most of my content on my own, a tripod is essential. Previously I had the cheapest one that appears when you search tripod on Amazon, and it is TRASH. I recommend spending a little bit more to get something a little higher quality. I use this $40 one and think it’s great (it’s been blown over in the wind before and is still in great shape). Below are a few photos that I’ve taken with my camera and tripod.
The key to getting the perfect lighting for indoor photos! I’ve had this ring light since college and I love how bright it makes my photos (it was also a huge hit with my friends in college). This has come in extra handy in NYC since my apartment barely gets any natural light. I’ve used this for any indoor pictures on my Instagram.
I hope you found this post helpful! Let me know if you want anymore posts related to how I produce content.
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Channing