Minimal Travel Gear for Smart Photographers

Minimal Travel Gear for Smart Photographers // Family Videographer Travel Gear Are you a photographer or videographer who wants to travel for paid shoots but you’re concerned about traveling with gear? In this video, I’ll show you my minimal gear setup for travel without sacrificing the quality of your work. The goal is to use the travel pieces you already own so you don’t have to invest in more! We’ll cover: ✅ The bag I use as a carry-on ✅ What goes in a carry-on vs. a checked bag ✅ How to choose only the essentials for minimal gear ✅ How to pack gear so it arrives safely ✅ Suggestions for how to smoothly get through TSA If you’re ready to travel with your photography gear for your family video and photos sessions (or whatever niche you serve), pack with confidence after watching this video. WATCH THIS NEXT: 📺  5 Crucial Pieces of Equipment I Bought When I Started Filmmaking:    • Game-Changing Video Gear for Family Filmma...   📺  What's in my Camera Bag 2025:    • My Secret Weapons for Cinematic Family Vid...   ___________________________ GEAR I USE: CAMERAS Nikon Z7ii: https://amzn.to/42gDEQ4 Nikon Z6: https://amzn.to/42oNG2C Nikon FTZ Mount Adapter: https://amzn.to/41UzKxp LENSES Nikon Nikkor 85mm f1.8 for Z Series: https://amzn.to/3Edosel Nikon Nikkor 35mm f1.8 for Z Series: https://amzn.to/3DPYihP Nikon Nikkor 50mm f1.8 for Z Series: https://amzn.to/3G04HYa Nikon Nikkor 28-75mm f2.8 for Z Series: https://amzn.to/4i1gxyP STRAPS Holdfast Moneymaker Harness: https://amzn.to/4479X6l Peak Design Slide Strap: https://amzn.to/4jigXSx AUDIO: Zoom H5 Handy Recorder: https://amzn.to/4lgbPA4 Tascam DR-10L Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/4hOHW6N Rode VideoMicro Compact on-camera mic: https://amzn.to/3G03LDa BAG Think Tank Airport Commuter Backpack: https://amzn.to/4v0BxNg __________________________ ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 Travel Bag 02:03 Cameras 03:31 Lenses 05:18 Audio Equipment + Batteries 07:42 Additional Items 07:56 Checked Bag Gear 08:14 Carry On Personal Extras 09:20 Lighting 10:13 Traveling Through TSA ___________________________ FREE RESOURCES: Photographer Education: https://jenmartodam.com/blog-education Client Resources: https://emeraldrue.com/resources Videographer’s Preamble (a free guide to camera settings): https://link.vidlead.com/widget/form/... Stabilization Checklist: https://link.vidlead.com/widget/form/... ___________________________ WHERE TO FIND US: Jen Martodam | Emerald Rue, Family Films & Photographs Website: www.jenmartodam.com Instagram:   / emeraldrue_films   TikTok:   / emeraldrue   Facebook:   / emeraldrue   Pinterest:   / emeraldrue   #travelphotography #familyfilms #traveltips    • Minimal Travel Gear for Smart Photographers   AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!