on location shoots

[zabulondesigns]

Is there anything besides your camera that you bring to outdoor shoots?

 

[Aayria]

Less is more, but there are a few basic things I always bring along. Camera, lenses, four reflectors (gold, silver, white, and diffuser), and any little props that I want to incorporate. They can be as simple as bubbles for kids to play with, an ornate chair or simple chair for posing, a colorful scarf, or any number of things depending on what you're hoping to achieve with the shoot. I also always bring a bottle of water for myself and for whoever I'm shooting...and make sure to wear non color casting clothing and comfortable shoes.

 

[gsgary]

flashes,lighting stands,reflector, batteries,umbrella,laptop

 

[ghache]

usually bring a couple of stands, flashes, my full bags of bracket and mounts, small softbox and a large umbrella. and my full bag of gear

 

[KmH]

I usually bring a Pelican 1510 hard case w/lid organizer that has all the camera gear I will need (3 camera bodies, 5 lenses, memory cards, lens cleaning supplies, spare batteries, and various other camera support stuff).
Pelican 1510-004-110 Medium Carry-On Case with Padded Dividers

A Tenba Large shoulder bag that has my speedlights (6), gels, snoots, radio triggers and paperwork. (model releases, property releases, authorizations, permits, user's manuals, etc)
Tenba Black Label 638-445 Large Shoulder Bag (Black)

A big Tenba bag that has the lightstands and light modifier adapters in it.
Tenba 632-903 Shootout Rolling Utility Duffel Bag (Black)

Another big Tenba bag that has my light modifiers (umbrellas, softboxes, flags, reflectors, diffusers, barn doors, grids,etc).

A couple of wheeled tool boxes that I have my on-location grip gear in. (Some examples of grip)
Manfrotto 035RL Super Clamp with 2908 Standard Stud - Replaces 2900 (Black)

Manfrotto 175F-1 Spring Clamp with Flash Shoe (Black)

Hosa GFT447 Gaffers Tape 2 Inch White, 60 Yard

And 2 assistants.

Here's a shot of my Pelican case loaded up and ready to go:

 

[cnutco]

Kinda depends on what you plan to do...

 

[cnutco]

Here's a shot of my Pelican case loaded up and ready to go:

 

[cnutco]

I can play...

 

[Ryan L]

Honestly, I pack to the max. You just never know what you might want to do. You dont have to unload it all, but if I am on location and I want to overpower the ambient light and all I brought was a single flash....but I didnt think I would need a strobe. Well then you are stuck dealing with your current conditions and have to "make do" with less than ideal situations. Pack it if you have it!

loving the pelican cases...too bad they dont drop the price by about 75%!!

 

[ghache]

I usually bring a Pelican 1510 hard case w/lid organizer that has all the camera gear I will need (3 camera bodies, 5 lenses, memory cards, lens cleaning supplies, spare batteries, and various other camera support stuff).
Pelican 1510-004-110 Medium Carry-On Case with Padded Dividers

A Tenba Large shoulder bag that has my speedlights (6), gels, snoots, radio triggers and paperwork. (model releases, property releases, authorizations, permits, user's manuals, etc)
Tenba Black Label 638-445 Large Shoulder Bag (Black)

A big Tenba bag that has the lightstands and light modifier adapters in it.
Tenba 632-903 Shootout Rolling Utility Duffel Bag (Black)

Another big Tenba bag that has my light modifiers (umbrellas, softboxes, flags, reflectors, diffusers, barn doors, grids,etc).

A couple of wheeled tool boxes that I have my on-location grip gear in. (Some examples of grip)
Manfrotto 035RL Super Clamp with 2908 Standard Stud - Replaces 2900 (Black)

Manfrotto 175F-1 Spring Clamp with Flash Shoe (Black)

Hosa GFT447 Gaffers Tape 2 Inch White, 60 Yard

And 2 assistants.

Here's a shot of my Pelican case loaded up and ready to go:

I just hope you dont bring all that stuff including 2 assistant to an engagement shoot LOL

 

[tirediron]

I just hope you dont bring all that stuff including 2 assistant to an engagement shoot LOL

Why not? Just because you bring something doesn't mean you have to use it, but the Photographer's corollary to Murphy's Law clearly states that, "The one piece of gear you don't bring to a shoot is the one piece of gear which would have made the difference between success and failure". If I'm shooting, "travel light" is NOT in my vocabulary.

 

[KmH]

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