Headshot Photography Gear for Travel - Bags!

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Headshot Photography Gear for traveling is a tough one, right? Lots to choose from! In this. the first of three videos, I am going to break down the bags I use for traveling with my headshot photography equipment and why. All the gear I travel with for BIG headshot jobs has to fit in these three bags, so I have chosen carefully.
Links to the three bags:
Pelican 1510
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Think Tank Production Manager 40 V2
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Solgaard Venture Large w/ Closet Insert
solgaard.co/products/lifepack-venture-backpack-with-closet
0:00 - Free PDF Guide "How to Book More Headshots"
0:25 - Introduction
01:12 - What I look for in Travel Gear
01:50 - My Camera Case
02:19 - My Grip Bag
02:47 - My Backpack
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@GaryHughesOfficial 7 месяцев назад

What gear bags do you use and love? Let me know in the comments and I will check them out!

@Richardrosariophotography 6 месяцев назад

About to buy bags all your suggested bags but have 3 questions: I saw you use the 40" V2 instead of the 50" Think Tank bag? Why? (only like a $40 difference in price) wondering if Luggage handling costs change or that Oversized baggage difference only? Also, why not a hard case 40" version like Condition 1 case Versus that same Think Tank 40 v2?

@GaryHughesOfficial 6 месяцев назад

All great questions. Like I said in the video, the 40 V2 is 40" (42 with the plastic feet). Most of the time it is loaded with all the other bags and comes out on the regular carousel. The 50" would almost certainly be separated into oversized baggage every time. That's just an extra step at most airports and could possibly make the bag more expensive to fly with. I also think that if you have a bigger bag, you'll fill it. That means heavier and more expensive. The 40 is just right. Although it is challenging to find only gear that fits in it, the result is a VERY light kit that is pretty easy to drag around. With my gear in it, it usually weighs about 65 lbs. As far as the hard-shell case, it would definitely have advantages, but the rigidity means that they actually hold less gear than a soft bag of the same size. No flexibility at all when you need to cram in that one last item you forgot. Hope that helps!

@BoorayPerry 7 месяцев назад

Excellent! Having an efficient system for traveling with your gear alleviates so much stress...

@GaryHughesOfficial 7 месяцев назад

Just want to make it as easy on myself as possible. Traveling with gear can be a pain, especially without a CARNET!

@scottlawrencephoto 3 месяца назад

Good stuff! I've had the Think Tank 30 for several years, but it's just a bit too short for stands. The new 40 is on my list!

@GaryHughesOfficial 3 месяца назад

It’s that “just right” kind of size

@dawngilmore4481 7 месяцев назад

Can’t wait to see WHAT is in the bag! I’m trying to figure out what kind of backdrop to use and stand.

@GaryHughesOfficial 7 месяцев назад

Great question. This really depends on the job. Most of the time I am using the Westcott X-Drop Pro. It actually fits really nicely with everything else in the grip bag. As a bonus, you can use the fabric as a wrap for anything that might be more fragile in the bag.

@lesliekahan7524 7 месяцев назад

I love your videos! Thanks!

@GaryHughesOfficial 7 месяцев назад

Glad you like them!

@mortonvisuals 7 месяцев назад

For the last couple of years I've used a Pelican 1740 for stands/grip and a Thinktank Airport roller for cameras. Oh, and a backpack for my MBP and iPad. Now I leave one set in Dallas and keep another set for travel -- similar versions by Condition 1.

@GaryHughesOfficial 7 месяцев назад

Great, I'll check those out, thanks!

@michaelstyer7628 7 месяцев назад

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!

@GaryHughesOfficial 7 месяцев назад

Happy to oblige! You know, I get questions about gear so often that this will be the easiest way to answer :) Thanks for watching.

@taherne21 7 месяцев назад

Great setup. Can’t wait to see what’s in the bags!

@GaryHughesOfficial 7 месяцев назад

Can't wait to show you! If you want to take a peek ahead of time you can visit my education page. Most of my gear is on that page (but there are a few surprises coming) hughesfioretti.com/education/

@Richardrosariophotography 7 месяцев назад

WHEN, What's in the Baaaaaag!!!! Posting? landed a nice Gig and need to travel in about 2 weeks and want to buy it all ASAP....

@GaryHughesOfficial 7 месяцев назад

Most of what's in the baaaaags is on my education page if you can't wait :) hughesfioretti.com/education/

@claudiakirkwood2899 6 месяцев назад

Great workshop. Learned tons that I plan to put into action. What tethering cord did you recommend? I have a Nikon Z8 and D750.

@GaryHughesOfficial 6 месяцев назад

You need any cable that is a data-only, one way cable. I use the IQWire from Nine Volt.

@cwkirkwood3634 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, Gary. Safe travels!

@GaryHughesOfficial 6 месяцев назад

Thanks very much!

@mikestewart4733 6 месяцев назад

Must be time for the follow up video...need to see what's inside!

@GaryHughesOfficial 6 месяцев назад

It's on my list!

@leskamens5113 6 месяцев назад

I have the stand manager and a separate grip case and a pelican storm case for lighting. would love to combine it all. and the 40 v 2.0 looks great. but @ 65 lbs are you having to cover over weight costs. Heading up to Portland Thursday and will be trying out Headshot tools for the first time. if need be im fairly close to ThinkTank and can run over tomorrow and pick up a studio manager.

@GaryHughesOfficial 6 месяцев назад

I have an ASMP membership that provides me with a media badge. Most airlines give you a better rate when checking media. Mostly you just don’t have to pay overweight fees :)

@leskamens5113 6 месяцев назад

@@GaryHughesOfficial and what lighting and main Stand do you use. im using Buff Digibees. with buff 13' air risers as I need them for other stuff but want to put together a kit just for headshots

@GaryHughesOfficial 6 месяцев назад

I’ve been a bit swamped with client work, but the video will be happening soon. You can get a look at the specific gear here in my education page down near the bottom hughesfioretti.com/education/

@danielmunoz480 7 месяцев назад

Seeing the Pelican Case and the Think Tank brought back memories 😅 I can attest to their reliability

@GaryHughesOfficial 7 месяцев назад

Those were the days

@GregInda 7 месяцев назад

I've had issues with the Pelican case. The case itself is great, well built, holds a ton of stuff, and easy to secure. But it's always the first type of case that gate agents seem to be looking for when "Checking Bags at the Gate". Without fail, moments before boarding they'll come around and tell me I have to check it. I've had similar issues when a plane ends up being smaller than anticipated at say a regional airport. The overhead is too small for the Pelican case and I have to gate check it. It's happened enough times that I switched to a Think Tank Shape Shifter for camera gear/computer/ipad/etc. I've never had an issue with a backpack getting selected for gate check. If you do use the pelican case, one tip I did get from airport staff is to zip tie it shut, or use a lock. It was explained to me that while rare, it is possible for the locking mechanism to get hit and the case opens, spilling its contents onto the tarmac. I have no personal experience with that, but I do now zip tie it shut if it leaves my hands.

@GaryHughesOfficial 7 месяцев назад

I haven’t had that experience myself, I’ve never had any issue with it. I usually arrive very early and will always be happy to pay to get a better boarding group so they have space. I also put about 15 big batteries in it and let them know it’s full of batteries. They won’t usually make me check it then :)

@GregInda 7 месяцев назад

Hahaha! That's a pro tip right there :) @@GaryHughesOfficial

@GaryHughesOfficial 7 месяцев назад

Want another? I have a credit card with the airlines that I fly the most. This helps a TON. For example: with Southwest, you can upgrade your boarding position for free 4 times a year if you have a credit card with them. Being in group A pretty much guarantees that you always have a spot for your bag :)

@leskamens5113 6 месяцев назад

@@GaryHughesOfficial southwest also has Media pre board

@jeki6035 7 месяцев назад

Isn't the pelican carry on case itself very heavy? Loaded up, with camera gear I'm afraid it will exceed the weight limit.

@GaryHughesOfficial 7 месяцев назад

There is a lighter version called the 1535 Air that’s the same size just weights a good bit less. Might be worth looking at :) only once on a connecting flight in Germany was it ever weighed. Since then I keep my equipment to the very minimum for the job in shooting just in case.

@leskamens5113 6 месяцев назад

What strobe heads do you use and do you put them in the Peli case or the think tank 40?

@GaryHughesOfficial 6 месяцев назад

When I fly I take four Flashpoint EVOLV 200 strobes. I pack the strobes in the Think Tank and the batteries in the Pelican :)

@FernandoSLima 7 месяцев назад

Did not reach that level..... I have so many things to carry.... :(

@GaryHughesOfficial 7 месяцев назад

I have been stripping down to the essentials bit by bit for years. I shot a job with a colleague recently who was shocked at how little I travel with. Can't wait to show you what's in the baaaags!

@moonjo 6 месяцев назад

Really do want to know WHAT'S IN THE BAAAAAG! 😉

@GaryHughesOfficial 6 месяцев назад

Oh man I am swamped with shoots this week, but I am already putting it together :)

@moonjo 6 месяцев назад

@@GaryHughesOfficial So, you're saying your actual full time job is getting in the way of you content creating??? I have a trip coming up. I need to know what's in the bag! 😅

@GaryHughesOfficial 6 месяцев назад

lol, yes! YT is my side-hustle! My gear list is at the bottom of my education page. It's not organized into my travel kit, but most of the important stuff is listed :) hughesfioretti.com/education/

@moonjo 6 месяцев назад

@@GaryHughesOfficial Giving you a hard time, Gary. 🙂 Been following you since the Creative Live days. Went ahead and got the Production 40. Look forward to seeing your follow up video.

@GaryHughesOfficial 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! It will be ready soon!