From my Nikon DSLR camera to a small tabletop tripod for recipe video recording, these are all the photo related elements I use in my food, blog and social media photography. I recommend them because they work for me! After you’ve prepared that delicious recipe, you want to make it as enticing as it can be!
Nikon D5600 24.2MP DSLR Digital Camera with AF-P DX 18-55mm Lens
This is the camera I use. It comes with a 18-55mm zoom-able lens, but for food photography, I use a 35mm lens. It also connects to wifi so you can transfer photos to your phone or computer wirelessly. This feature comes in very handy when I want to post a sharp, very good quality photo of something I just made on Instagram.
When I’m on the go, I tend use my iphone 13, but on longer trips (like when I travel to Spain) I always take my Nikon camera with the 18-55mm lens with me
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Fixed Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
It’s not an extremely expensive lens, considering that with lenses, you get what you pay for. This lens does a great job for me.
It is considered a prime lens, which means that it doesn’t zoom in or out. You’re only able to shoot at 35mm, which is not a problem with food photography. I highly recommend this lens it if you’re looking for a really good starter lens
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Apple iPhone 13, 128GB, Green – Unlocked (Renewed Premium)
My iphone 13 is a powerhouse (and in green, my favorite color!). It can be considered an extension of my arm, but not for scrolling or watching kitty videos: this is what I use to take most of my non-food photos —the ones that accompany the stories for my posts, as well as my more personal, family photos. Since Instagram is my go-to Social Media platform, you can see how my iphone 13 is an indispensable element in my photography and blogging
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2-Pack EN-EL14 / EN-EL14a Battery Packs and Rapid USB Charger for Nikon D5600
I never start a photography project without 3 fully charged replacement batteries. I learned from my own mistake! You don’t want to have a recipe ready to be photographed and run out of battery, food doesn’t wait (imagine if it’s ice cream!)
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Manfrotto Befree Advanced Lever 4-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod with Ball Head, Black
I love this tripod because the ball head allows me to easily and quickly move the camera from landscape to portrait and overhead in a simple move. It’s light and collapses well enough to take it on the go
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This fits in my handbag and it’s great when I’m out or traveling, but it is also great for video on the go. Set on a small tabletop tripod, I use it with my iphone to shoot the mini videos that will make my my Instagram reels
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I take tons of photos and I need a place to organize my memory cards. I love this one in purple, the color of Mama Ía blog
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Together with the tripod mount, I use it mostly with my iphone to shoot the mini videos that will make my Instagram reels
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