The Best Photography Gadgets for Blogging

When I started my blog, one of my biggest challenges was deciding on what photography tools to use for blogging. Perform a single Google search and you’d be swamped with a myriad of options.

It was very overwhelming sifting through posts, reading reviews, and narrowing down my selection. If you are looking for the best photography gadgets for bloggers, particularly fashion bloggers, you’ve come to the right place. These are exact products I use/have used, love and recommend.

THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHY GADGETS FOR BLOGGERS

1. CANON REBEL T5I

My first DSLR camera was a Canon T3 that I had received as a birthday gift. At the time, it was the best-rated DSLR camera on Amazon. I used it for a few years before upgrading to the Canon T5i which I currently use and ABSOLUTELY love.

Learning how to use a DSLR camera can be daunting especially if you are completely new to the world of photography.

However, it is also very rewarding when you get your first ‘perfect’ shot on manual settings. I played with my camera a lot and took photos whenever I got the chance (at events, get-together). If I got confused or totally messed things up, I simply reset the camera back to factory settings.

I read the camera’s user manual, watched YouTube videos, and read blog posts to help me learn how to use my DSLR camera quickly. Among my blogging friends (bloggers and photographers), many of us started with a Canon Rebel series like the T3, and T3i and upgraded as we grew.

I personally believe that the Canon T5i is the best camera for bloggers and photography enthusiasts who are just starting out with photography and want better quality images. I am sure that the newest Canon T7i is just as amazing if not better but I have never used it.

For starters, do a few test shots indoors and outdoors in automatic setting to get a feel for how the digital camera works. Once you get comfortable with the camera layout, take a few shots on manual setting. Manual setting is where you’ll get your money’s worth of your camera. With the right lens, you can bring your images to life.

2. CANON 50MM F/1.8 LENS

This lens is the holy grail for best photography gadget for bloggers. The price and functionality (i.e. photo quality) are unrivaled by any other lens in the same category. A few weeks ago, someone asked in a private community of bloggers about everyone’s favorite lens.

The Canon 50mm f1.8 was the highest hyped lens in the discussion. This is a great portrait lens beginner’s and seasoned bloggers.

The Canon 50mm lens gives you the best bang for your buck. For a little over $100, you are going to get more uses out of this portrait lens than most other lenses. No wonder they call this lens the “nifty fifty” (think thrifty lol).

It gives you the lowest f-stop so you can focus on your subject without the need to invest in a pricier prime lens to get this same capability. The Canon 50mm lens at this price point makes blurring out your background a breeze ?Here’s a portrait shot of me taken with this 50mm lens.

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3. MEMORY CARD

Do not overlook the importance of a good SD card. If you’re not planning on recording a lot of videos, you’ll be fine with a small size memory card like 8GB.

However, if you plan on shooting videos or taking higher quality photos in JPEG or RAW, you will need a memory card that can deliver both on speed and performance.

Since I bought a 32GB Sandisk Extreme memory card, I’ve had no problems. I also keep an extra (8GB) memory card in my camera bag just in case I need it.

4. CAMERA BAG

A camera bag is essential to protect your investment. After spending so much money on your ideal photography gadgets, you want to make sure that these delicate tools are well-cushioned and protected anywhere you go. Go for a bag that is durable and made of high-quality material.

I currently use this camera bag by Case Logic. It has served me well over the years. I love the hammock-style strap because it allows me to quickly access my camera and lenses. I have traveled internationally with this bag and every time, my gear arrived intact.

5. WIRELESS REMOTE SHUTTER

Now you may not think you need a remote shutter but if you plan on being your own photographer or shooting at a slow shutter speed, a wireless remote shutter (and a tripod) are absolutely necessary.

The wireless remote reduces camera shake and increases the stability of your camera to prevent getting out of focus images. I use this RC-6 remote for closer shots.

It is very small, lightweight and portable. The wireless remote shutter also comes with a tiny CR2 battery that lasts forever! It can easily be concealed in your palm, behind your purse, or thrown to the ground within the two seconds before your shot is taken.

This is totally what I do when I shoot my own photos. Alternatively, you can get a Viltorx wireless shutter for longer range photos.

My Canon T5i seems more responsive to this remote than to the RC-6. The Viltorx is slightly bigger than the RC-6 and requires two AAA batteries that I replace almost every month. Now you can do your photoshoot single-handedly (no #InstagramHusband necessary haha).

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6. EXTRA BATTERY

The last thing you want is to get ready to shoot and then realize that your battery is halfway dead. What is even more frustrating is getting dressed up and driving to your shoot location only to see the dreaded red battery light. I now have an extra Canon T5i battery as a backup.

My sister thought she did not need one until this happened to her a few times while recording videos. She was not a happy camper. She ended up buying two extra batteries. The ones for the T5i are inexpensive too.

7. BALL HEAD TRIPOD

Oh, tripod! An often overlooked gadget. For your photoshoot, you need a sturdy tripod that will hold its ground when a gust of wind comes your way. The free tripod that comes as a bundle deal when you buy your camera will not cut it. I tried it and almost lost my camera on a few occasions.

A few months later, one of the legs came off! I knew it was a warning sign so I did some research before settling on this Dolica Proline tripod.

I had no idea why it took me so long to buy this tripod because it makes my life so much easier. It can go as high as 62 inches which is more than enough for full body shots. This tripod is made of aluminum alloy and includes a ball head for 360º degree rotation.

I used to get frustrated fiddling with my old tripod trying to get it to turn vertically for full body shots. Now, those days are over!

8. SOFTBOX LIGHT

If you are mostly going to be shooting outdoors, you may skip this tool. But if your goal is to take product shots like food and beauty products flat lays or record indoor videos, a soft box light will keep you from getting frustrated.

I live in Alaska where we get about fours hours of gloomy daylight in the winter. Suffice to say I pulled out my softbox light on many occasions.

Soft box light illuminates the subject perfectly which in my world makes it the next best thing to natural light. It also does not create that weird washed out color that regular fluorescent lights cause because the light spectrum is designed to be as close to natural light as possible.

Set yourself up for success by getting the best photography gadgets for blogging. With these best photography equipment be rest-assured that you’re off to a great start taking remarkable photos for your blog.

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