What’s in Our Bag: The Gear That Brings Our Vision to Life

In this episode, Amber of Light Livin Photography and Marie of Marie Elizabeth Photography open their camera bags and share the tools that shape their fine art, luminous imagery—plus the small details that make sessions feel effortless and elevated.

This isn’t about chasing every new release. It’s about intention: choosing gear that serves your vision and simplifies your workflow.

We’ll cover:

• The camera bodies and lenses we trust for that soft, painterly, light-filled aesthetic (Amber uses the Sony a7 IV; favorite lenses include the 85mm 1.4 GM, 50mm 1.2 GM, and 35mm 1.4 GM)

• How Marie blends digital and film for a seamless hybrid workflow

• Why one excellent lens can transform your portfolio more than constant upgrades

• Lighting choices that keep skin tones luminous and colors true

• Session-day extras that elevate the experience—think styling pieces, step stools, diffusers, and toddler-friendly treats

• Simple storage you can trust on shoot day (Amber’s go-to: SanDisk 128GB cards)

By the end, you’ll see that the best gear isn’t about quantity—it’s about alignment. The right tools help you create with confidence and ease.

Resources & Links Mentioned

• Camera Body: Sony a7 IV

• Lenses:

  • Sony 85mm 1.4 GM

  • Sony 50mm 1.2 GM

  • Sony 35mm 1.4 GM

• Memory Cards: SanDisk 128GB

• Courses:

  • Amber’s Light Livin Transformation Course (shooting + editing in natural light): https://lightlivinphotography.com/lltcourse

  • Marie’s Luxury Client Journey: https://marie-elizabethphotography.com/the-luxury-client-journey

• Style Guide Template: https://lightlivinphotography.com/style-guide

• HoneyBook CRM: http://share.honeybook.com/marie85246

Connect with Us

Amber – Light Livin Photography Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/light_livin_photography/ Education | https://lightlivinphotography.com/education-page

Marie – Marie Elizabeth Photography Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/marie.elizabeth.photo/ Mentoring | https://marie-elizabethphotography.com/photography-mentoring

Affiliate Disclosure: This episode includes affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, Amber earns from qualifying purchases. We only share tools we genuinely use and love.