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Let’s talk photo gear – 10 items I can’t live without!

Feb 22, 20182 min read

On a portrait shoot in Miami, FL 2017. Photo by Holly Getty


I often get asked what is in my camera bag – Here is a list of the top 10 items I currently use and recommend! I have been a Nikon devotee ever since I switched to digital in 2000.

The best camera is the one you have with you, so just be sure to take the shot!


  1. 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor.Viewfinder:Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder

  2. EXPEED 5 Image Processor

  3. 3.2″ 2,539k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD

  4. 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps

  5. Multi-CAM 20K 153-Point AF System

  6. Native ISO 51200, Extend to ISO 1640000

  7. 10 fps Shooting for Up to 200 Frames


  1. 16.2 megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor

  2. 30% faster EXPEED 4 image processing engine

  3. 51-point AF system and 3D Color Matrix metering III with a 91,000-pixel RGB sensor

  4. Noise-free shooting from ISO 100 to 25,600

  5. Professional video and audio capabilities







  1. ONLY COMPATIBLE with these Nikon Cameras – D1, D1H, D1Hs, D4s, D600, D610, D750, D5200, D5300, D5500, D7100, D7200

  2. SHOOT AND ADJUST SETTINGS FROM 100 FEET AWAY – The Pulse Bluetooth Camera Remote for Nikon lets you take photos, and adjust aperture/shutter speed/ISO from 100 feet away using your phone.

  3. WIRELESSLY SET TIME LAPSE – Wirelessly set time lapse and tackle changing light conditions using exposure ramping. Start a time lapse and disconnect your phone without interrupting shooting.

  4. LONG-EXPOSURE CAPABLE – One of your most valuable Nikon accessories. Get more than 30 seconds and choose any shutter speed. Switch to manual mode to respond to your subjects’ development.

  5. TRIGGER PHOTOS AND VIDEO – One of the best camera accessories to give you complete control over your camera. Use Pulse with your smartphone to wirelessly trigger photos and video.


  1. 7 Megapixel Facetime Camera with 1080p HD Video Recording, Retina Flash, f/2.2 aperture, Wide Color Capture for photos and Live Photos

  2. All-new dual 12MP cameras. The brightest, most colorful iPhone display ever. The fastest performance and best battery life in an iPhone. Water and splash resistant. And stereo speakers. Every bit as powerful as it looks—this is iPhone 7 Plus.

  3. This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified by the manufacturer or by a third-party refurbisher to look & work like new, with limited to no signs of wear. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, inspection, reconditioning and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, a minimum 90-day warranty & may arrive in a generic white or brown box.Only select sellers who maintain a high performance bar may offer Certified Refurbished products on Amazon.

  4. 5.5-inch Retina HD LED-backlit Display with IPS Technology, 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution (~401ppi pixel denisty) + Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic Coating & a IP67 Splash, Water & Dust Resistance Rating


  1. Rechargeable 6,000mAh universal battery

  2. Triple-tested battery ensures peak performance and safe operation

  3. 2.1 amp output-charge smartphones or tablets

  4. Slim, easy-to-carry design and aluminum finish

  5. Charges your mobile devices such as your smartphone, smart watch and m


Bonus number 11 – Get in the shot! Phone remote shutter release

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