Take a look under the hood.


I LOVE my Kamrette Lyra camera backpack. I get compliments on it all the time. It's super cute AND functional. The backpack straps distribute the weight evenly. The moveable dividers allow you to safely store any gear. There's a pocket for laptops & tablets, and even has a trolley sleeve so it slides over your luggage handle. You could use it for other things like a diaper bag too.


Links to most of these items can be found on my Photographer's Must Have list.

Indoor sessions


-Canon 5DM4 camera

-Canon 35mm 1.4 (wide angle for inside tight spaces)

-Canon 50mm 1.2 (portrait lens for 1-2 people if I have enough space)

-Canon 600 EX-RT flash (pointed over my shoulder to bounce off walls/ceiling. I try to use natural light if it's available)

-Feather duster (my secret weapon for laughing kids)

-extra batteries & memory cards

Outdoor sessions


-Canon EOS R mirrorless camera (live view, amazing focus tracking and fast shooting makes it great for outdoors)

-Canon 50mm 1.2 (stays on my camera 95% of the time)

-Sigma 35mm 1.4 (for when want a wide view of scenery or I'm in a tight space)

-Canon 85mm 1.2 (used mostly on seniors/adults because I feel too far away to engage with kids)

-Spider Holster & hand strap (so I can use both hands when posing)

-Feather duster (my secret weapon for laughing kids)

-extra batteries & memory cards

-speaker to play music if the setting is private enough