Best Flash & Light Modifiers for Interior Photography
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Camera Gear for Architecture and Interior Photography
Recommended Camera Body
Sony A7RV Full Frame 61 Mega Pixel - https://amzn.to/4gPtSdB
The latest version of the camera I personally use. Get this one if you want the latest and greatest.
Sony A7RIV Full Frame 61 Mega Pixel - http://adorama.rfvk.net/k0r6xz
The camera body I personally use for high end shoots. Large files that can be blown up as big as client wants for printed media and billboards
Sony A7IV Full Frame 33 Mega Pixel - https://adorama.rfvk.net/QyMDkA
Great for hybrid still photo/video shooters that want one camera
Lenses
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Tilt-Shift Lens - https://amzn.to/3PyuY1k
Overall most used lens for Interiors & Architectural photography. (Canon EF mount - Must use sigma MC-11 canon ef - Sony E adapter - https://amzn.to/3PyuY1k)
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L UD Aspherical Ultra Wide Tilt-Shift Lens - https://amzn.to/40sIqKx
Great for large open spaces with tall ceilings and tight spaces like bathrooms and smaller bedrooms (Canon EF mount - Must use sigma MC-11 canon ef - Sony E adapter - https://amzn.to/3PyuY1k)
Canon TS-E 50mm f2.8 Tilt-Shift Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/EEqekQ
Great for detail shots of kitchens as well as exterior architectural shots to compress the background (Canon EF mount - Must use sigma MC-11 canon ef - Sony E adapter - https://amzn.to/3PyuY1k)
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art for Sony E Mount - https://amzn.to/3WfhjQO
Great versatile lens for both detail shots & wide shots
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II - https://adorama.rfvk.net/AWvZ41
Great versatile wide Sony E mount zoom lens for lower paying shoots like Luxury Real Estate where tilt shift is too slow going
Tripod
Benro Mach3 4 Series (TMA47AXL) Aluminum Tripod - https://amzn.to/4agTeys
Tripod Legs I personally use on every shoot
Benro 3-Way Geared Head (GD3WH) - https://amzn.to/3WfcKps
Geared head makes it possible to micro adjust your compositions - Must have in my opinion
Flash & Light Modifiers
Godox Ad400 Pro - https://amzn.to/4j9znFF
This is the flash I personally use for all of my Interiors & Architectural photography. It has a great balance of being somewhat lightweight while having enough power to sufficiently light larger spaces.
Godox Ad200 Pro - https://amzn.to/40eL8BT
This flash will work well for most homes and will be easier to use if you are a solo shooter without an assistant. You may be limited with flash power for larger spaces. This is a budget friendly option but I do recommend the Ad400Pro.
Godox XPro II S Flash Trigger for Sony - https://amzn.to/4fTci7k
Use this flash trigger for Sony camera bodies
Godox XPro C Flash Trigger for Canon - https://amzn.to/4ab3gkR
Use this flash trigger for Canon camera bodies
Godox XPro N Flash Trigger for Nikon - https://amzn.to/4abHoG5
Use this flash trigger for Nikon camera bodies
Apurture Lantern Softbox Light Modifier- https://amzn.to/4ajj70H
This is my go to light modifier for most situations. It puts out a beautiful soft light and is super fast and easy to setup on site. This has a bowens mount that can be used with godox flashes as well as Apurture continuous lights if you are a hybrid photo/video shooter
Bowens Mount 16" Beauty Dish - https://amzn.to/4gMQbAE
I use this beauty dish for more directional light for lighting individual pieces of furniture to make them stand out more. This light is slightly more harsh than the Lantern but it is smaller and easier to move around with than the lantern.
Godox Parabolic 165 Inch Umbrella - https://amzn.to/42ago7W
Very Large light modifier which will produce the softest light source. This will work great for large kitchens where you have plenty of space to work with and setup the light. I would not recommend this light unless you are working with an assistant.
SmallRig Advanced Cage Kit for Sony Alpha 7R V, Alpha 7 IV, and Alpha 7S III Cameras - https://amzn.to/4hcuYQt
I use this cage to mount the camranger 2
Use this monitor mount to attached the CamRanger 2 to the smallrig cage - https://amzn.to/3Cnpd3H
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