We’ve asked some of the photographers who are speaking at WPPI 2021 to give us a peek inside their camera bags. Here, wedding photographer Vanessa Joy—who is doing a seminar and two photo walks at WPPI in August—shares with us her go-to cameras, lenses, lighting and more!

Vanessa is a Canon Explorer of Light, book author of The Off-Camera Flash Handbook (Rocky Nook, 2020) and has been an influential speaker in the photo industry for over a decade. Recognized for both her talent and her business sense, her clients love working with her and industry peers love to learn from her tangible, informative and open-book style of teaching.

WHAT’S IN MY BAG:

“I use the best Canon cameras and lenses that money can buy and always bring backup equipment.”

CAMERAS and LENSES:

Canon R5
Canon 1DXIII (backup)

Canon 70-200mm II f/2.8 L
Canon 135mm f/2 L
Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro
Canon 85mm f/1.4 L
Canon 50mm f/1.2 L
Canon 35mm f/1.4 L
Canon 24mm f/1.4 L
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2
Canon RF 50mm, 85mm, 24-105mm

LIGHTING:

“My style is to give my clients that natural look, and for that I use off-camera flash or on-camera flash bouncing off something,” the photographer says. 

Profoto B10 x3
Profoto A1X
Various modifiers, gels, reflectors

ACCESSORIES:

Manfrotto Stackable Stands

MISCELLANEOUS

Ballet flats, earplugs, advil, tampons (“yes, I said it”), wisps, cough drops, Quest protein bars.

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Want to learn more? Sign up for a class with Vanessa Joy at WPPI 2021.

WPPI combines exceptional programming with unforgettable networking, unlike any other event. Join us August 15-19, 2021 for 5 days of awe-inspiring seminars, hands-on sessions and exciting photo walks from the industry’s most inspiring photographers and content creators.  Register now for WPPI and get a FREE Expo Pass »