FAVORITES
Every single recommendation on this page is something I’ve personally used, tested, and genuinely love. Whether it’s helped me stay organized, create better content, streamline my workflow, or simply feel more confident on a wedding day, it’s here because it’s worked for me.
I’m so excited to share these with you and hope they support you in building a business that feels aligned, intentional, and a little lighter to carry.
Marketing Tools
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Social Template Reels
Feeling stuck on what to post or how to keep up with Instagram Reels? This private IG account gives you hundreds of plug-and-play templates made by photographers for photographers. Drop in your images, post in seconds, and get back to doing what you love.
Bonus: I helped design many of the templates myself—so they’re extra intentional and made to truly support creatives like us.
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Business Tools
Narrative Select – Culling Software
This is where my editing process actually begins. Select helps me quickly cull thousands of images after a wedding—flagging closed eyes, duplicates, and even slightly out-of-focus shots. What used to take hours now takes less than half the time.
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ClickUp – Project Management
ClickUp keeps every project and checklist in one place. I add all client l tasks, assign work to my team, track editing and delivery, and automate reminders so nothing slips. Dashboards give a clear view of what needs attention this week.
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Honeybook – CRM
Honeybook handles all my emails, scheduling, questionnaires, and timelines. It’s the first thing I open every workday. It keeps my client communication seamless and saves me hours every week.
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Contracts
Running a legitimate, protected business is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and your clients. Since 2021, I’ve trusted The Legal Paige for every contract I use in both my photography and education businesses. I’ve personally purchased over a dozen of her templates, and even helped co-create The Film Photography Contract, which is now available in her shop. These templates are thorough, attorney-drafted, and made specifically for creatives with no filler and no confusion.
For Educators
If you’re stepping into teaching, mentoring, or selling digital resources, having the right contracts in place is non-negotiable. These will help you stay protected and confident as you grow your education brand.
Whether you're building a brand, a classroom, or a legacy, let your contracts protect the dream you’re working so hard for.
Whether you're booking weddings, sessions, or hiring associate shooters, these contracts are built to protect your time, income, and work. I use all contracts below almost weekly in my business.
For Photographers
Digital Product Terms of Use
1:1 Mentorship Contract
Styled Shoot Contract
Second Shooter Contract
Destination Wedding Photography Contract
Portrait Session Contract
Gear
Pelican 1535 Case with TrekPak Dividers
I use this for all road weddings. It’s rugged and padded with TrekPak dividers for ultra-organization. It’s my peace-of-mind gear vault. This is also carry-on size for airlines.
Spider Double Holster
I wear it every single wedding day and cannot imagine shooting without it.
Wearing this changed everything. It shifted the weight off my neck and shoulders and onto my hips meaning no more tension headaches or sore traps post-wedding. It’s ergonomic, adjustable, and compatible with both my digital and film systems.
Wandrd Prvke Lite Backpack
My go-to carry-on for every flight and wedding. Fits under airplane seats and holds way more than it looks like it would. I pack my laptop, film, snacks, and chargers here.
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Flash Gear
If I need a little extra power or want a crisp, clean look with more punch, especially for portraits or editorial setups, I’ll bring out the Profoto A2. It’s incredibly compact for the output it delivers and runs on a rechargeable battery that lasts through long events. The Profoto trigger makes dialing in settings seamless, and the build quality is next level. A splurge, but a worthy one if you love working with flash in a polished, intentional way.
Profoto Connect Pro Trigger
Profoto A2 Monolight
Profoto A2 Moonlight + Profoto Trigger
This is my main on-camera and off-camera flash for receptions, getting ready rooms, and low-light portraits. The round head gives a soft, even spread of light, and the built-in rechargeable battery lasts all day. I use the V1-C for Canon, but it’s also available for Sony and Nikon. Pair it with the Godox X3 trigger—a touchscreen transmitter that allows me to control off-camera flashes with precision. Super intuitive and fast to adjust on the fly.
Godox X3 Trigger
Godox V1 Flash
Godox V1 Flash + Godox Trigger
Whether I’m bouncing light indoors or creating off-camera flash magic during receptions, I rely on a setup that’s consistent, lightweight, and reliable. These are the flash systems I use every single wedding day, depending on the environment and what I want the final image to feel like.
Top 5 Most-Used Items
Portable Label Maker
I use this to label SD card cases, film bags, hard drives, and travel pouches. It makes everything feel streamlined and pro-level.
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Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter (1/4)
This is my go-to filter for softening digital images. Adds a slight cinematic haze that makes digital feel a little more like film.
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Tripod & Remote
I use this to film behind-the-scenes content, reels, or even just outfit photos when traveling. It’s compact but sturdy and the remote makes self-filming so easy.
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Samsung 4TB SSD
This is my first-line photo backup. Lightning-fast, small, and durable, I use it after every wedding to back up images right away.
See Why I Use This SSD
SD Card Case (24 Slots)
Keeps all my cards organized by event so I never mix up cards from different shoots. Waterproof and secure.
Stay Organized with This SD Case
Film Camera Recommendations
Film completely transformed the way I see and capture weddings. It invites you to slow down, shoot with intention, and lean into the magic of imperfection. Below are the cameras I use and each one serves a different purpose and brings its own unique character to my work.
These are the film cameras I keep in rotation for weddings, travel, and creative projects:
Holga 120
Best for: Experimental creativity, grain, and light leaks
This camera is pure fun. The Holga is a plastic medium format camera that’s unpredictable and wildly imperfect and that’s exactly why I love it. You never know what you’re going to get. I bring this out when I want to break creative rules and create something moody, emotional, or unexpected. It’s also a great conversation starter.
Perfect for creative exploration.
Contax G2
Best for: Travel, candid moments, reception storytelling
This 35mm rangefinder is compact, sleek, and sharp. I love it for behind-the-scenes moments, cocktail hours, and travel days. It feels like shooting on a point-and-shoot but with way more power and clarity. The Zeiss lenses are stunning, especially the 45mm f/2, and the autofocus makes it wedding-day friendly.
It’s small, but mighty and always in my bag.
Pentax 645Nii
Best for: Medium format portraits, ceremony shots, editorial moments
This is my ride-or-die medium format camera. I use it to capture quiet, romantic portraits and intentional compositions with a dreamy depth of field. The 645Nii has reliable autofocus, built-in metering, and produces gorgeous tones with rich detail. It’s not the lightest camera, but it’s absolutely worth it for the image quality.
Where I reach when I want that signature fine-art film look.
Canon EOS-1V
Best for: Hybrid shooters, versatility, speed
This is my go-to 35mm SLR for wedding days when I want the control and reliability of a digital camera but on film. It’s compatible with all my Canon lenses, which makes it seamless to integrate into my digital workflow. Autofocus is fast, metering is accurate, and it’s a total workhorse. If you’re just starting with 35mm film and already shoot Canon digitally, this is a dream camera.
Feels like digital, but delivers that beautiful film softness and grain.
Education Tools
Flodesk – Email Marketing
Kajabi – Course & Resource Hub
Flodesk is the most visually stunning email platform I’ve used and it’s user-friendly too. I use it to build my email list, deliver freebies, and stay in touch with my community.
I use Kajabi for all of my educational offerings: workshops, freebies, memberships, and mentorships. It’s simple, beautiful, and built to help you monetize your expertise.
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I've curated a few Amazon lists filled with my most-loved items from travel must-haves to home finds and everything in between.
Whether you're a photographer on the go or just looking to make your day-to-day feel smoother, these are the things that have made a difference for me.
Life Favorites
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Questions or Recommendations?
Contact Hannah
If you have a favorite tool, camera, or business system you absolutely love, I'd love to hear about it. I’m always trying new things and refining what works best for both myself and the community I serve. You can DM me on Instagram or send a note through my contact form anytime!
And if you’re curious about how I use any of these tools day-to-day or want me to create a deeper breakdown (like my photo workflow, packing list, or editing process), feel free to reach out. Your curiosity might just inspire the next resource I create.
