What You Should Have Inside Your Camera Bag
Ok, you are going to take a day trip, and you want to take some photos of your kids as they experience the trip. You grab your camera, head for the car and are on your way. The question is: what you should have inside your camera bag on this trip
In fact, what should you always have in your camera bag?
If you think this is a stupid question, just take a moment and give it a little thought. Women always know that their handbags are not just for them: they are for husbands and kids as well. Husbands are always handing you things they don’t want to carry to you to put in your purse (like the car keys), your kids expect you to carry gum, aspirin and a first aid kit, right?
Well, if you want to be prepared for photographing your kids, then you need to use your camera bag for more than just your camera.
Sling Style Camera Bag from Real Kids Photography
Here is a little list of what I suggest:
- A small comb and hairbrush – (for hair emergencies);
- A small bottle of hair spray – (for bad hair days);
- A spray bottle of water – (to slick down hair);
- Some safety pins and a roll of duct tape – (for clothing repairs, of course!);
- A small stuffed animal, whistle, small toys – (to keep them busy while you adjust the camera/scene);
- A supply of model release forms in case you get a great picture of someone else’s kid that you may want to use on the internet, etc – (it happens!);
- some prepackaged wipes for little hands
- For the camera:
- A lens cloth;
- An extra memory card;
- Extra batteries – (charged, of course);
- A backup camera;
So, be prepared the next time you and the kids head out the door for a day trip and you want to get some great pictures.
Remember, keep taking lots and lots of photographs of your kids. You will be glad you did!
Betty Muscott, Child Photographer
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