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58 items across 8 sections — camera, lenses, audio, power, storage, drone, accessories, and day-of essentials. Pack the night before. No signup required.
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Primary camera body
Clean sensor, firmware up to date.
Secondary camera body
Backup and second angle coverage.
Gimbal / stabiliser — charged and calibrated
Fluid head tripod
Monopod
Ceremony and reception movement.
Camera cage or rig if used
External monitor
Shoulder rig if used
24-70mm f/2.8 zoom (or equivalent)
Covers most of the day.
85mm or 50mm prime f/1.8 or faster
Low-light ceremony and reception.
16-35mm or 24mm wide prime
Getting-ready rooms, venue establishing shots.
70-200mm telephoto zoom
Ceremony coverage from the back, candid moments.
Macro lens
Rings, flowers, detail shots.
Lens cleaning cloth and blower
All lens caps present
Wireless lavalier mic system (transmitter + receiver)
Primary ceremony audio on the groom.
Spare lav mic capsule and clip
Dedicated audio recorder (Zoom H1, Tascam DR-10L, or similar)
Redundant ceremony audio near the officiant.
Camera-mounted shotgun mic
Ambient audio and backup.
Windshield / dead cat for shotgun mic
Windshield for lavalier mic
Outdoor ceremonies especially.
Headphones for audio monitoring
Spare AA/AAA batteries for recorders and wireless mics
Gaffer tape for securing lav mics
Camera batteries for primary body — minimum 4, fully charged
Camera batteries for secondary body — minimum 4, fully charged
Gimbal batteries or charged internal gimbal
Battery charger(s) for all bodies
Charge overnight before the day.
USB power bank for charging accessories on location
Spare batteries for wireless audio transmitter
Spare batteries for handheld recorder
Memory cards for primary body — minimum 2 × 256GB or equivalent
Format the night before after confirming previous footage is backed up.
Memory cards for secondary body — minimum 2 × 256GB or equivalent
Portable SSD or hard drive for field backup during the day
Copy footage at the reception. Never end the day with footage only on cards.
Card reader (USB-C and USB-A)
Memory card wallet — clearly labelled
Separate shot and unshot cards at all times.
Drone — pre-flight check completed
Drone batteries — minimum 3, fully charged
Drone controller — charged
Drone ND filter set
Drone memory cards — formatted
Airspace authorisation confirmed for venue
Check CAA / FAA / local authority.
Pilot licence / registration documents
Gaffer tape
Small torch / headlamp
Dark churches, getting-ready rooms.
Lens cleaning cloth and blower in kit bag
Lens adapters if needed between bodies and lenses
Rain cover for camera
Always bring regardless of forecast.
Cable ties / velcro straps
Allen keys and multi-tool for rig adjustments
Shot list / run sheet for the day printed or on phone
Contact numbers: couple, coordinator, venue, second shooter
Venue address and any access codes
Your own food and water for the day
Do not assume you will be fed.
Comfortable shoes — you will stand for 10+ hours
Smart / professional attire appropriate for the venue
Parking confirmed
Spare shirt in bag
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