Research Tips and Gear for Outdoor Portraits, with Jerry Ghionis

While the photographer's skill and technique help make a portrait great, understanding how to prepare for your shoot and what gear you’ll need is a vital aspect of photography. In Part 2 of our Outdoor Portrait Photography Series, Nikon Ambassador Jerry Ghionis shares how he plans his shoots and explains the thought process behind his gear selection. He also discusses what options might work for you, regardless of if your setup is minimal or in “beast” mode.

• 0:00 – Prepping and Location Scouting
• 2:37 - Cameras and Lenses
• 7:57 - Ghionis’s Gear Advice
• 9:45 - Reflectors, Tripods, Modifiers, and More
• 11:40 - What's Next

What gear do you usually bring to a shoot? Let us know in the Comments section, below.

Check out the other parts of this series:

Part 1: Introducing the Outdoor Portrait Photography Series

Part 3: High-End Outdoor Portraits in Natural Light (Coming Oct 31)

Part 4: Reflectors, Diffusers, and Natural Light for High-End Portraits (Coming Nov 7)

Part 5: Outdoor Portraits Using Off-Camera Flash (Coming Nov 14)

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