Random But Genius Things Every Photographer Needs
Let’s be real: the life of a photographer isn’t just cameras and lenses — it’s also coffee, backups, and finding weird ways to keep your gear from frying in the sun. Here are a few very random but very necessary things I personally use and love. If you're a fellow photographer, you might want to grab these too!
📸 Solid State Hard Drive (SSD) - okay this one isn’t so random, it’s pretty normal
I cannot overstate how life-saving a good SSD is. Fast, portable, and way more reliable than traditional drives — this is my go-to for backing up weddings on the go or transferring a ton of RAW files without waiting forever. Trust me: don’t wait until your laptop crashes to realize you need one.
📸 Polaroid Camera
Do you need a Polaroid camera? Maybe not. But will your couples absolutely adore you when you snap a few instant photos for them to take home at the end of their session? YES. It’s a fun little touch that adds a burst of nostalgia and magic to any shoot.
📸 Mug That Looks Like a Lens
Okay, it’s totally silly. But I live off coffee on wedding days and pulling this out always makes the bridal party laugh. It’s one of those little things that’s part caffeine, part personality.
📸 Cooler Backpack
Hot summer weddings = overheating gear. I’ve started bringing a small cooler backpack to keep things like extra batteries, snacks, or even my backup camera body cool if I have to leave it in the car. It’s a weird hack, but it works — and it’s been a total game changer for long hot days.
So there you go: a roundup of random stuff that has totally earned its place in my photography life. If you’ve been thinking about any of these, take the sale as your sign. Your future self (and maybe your gear) will thank you!
