What should I bring is the most common question posed. Unfortunately the answer is varied for each Len's School offering. Here are some suggestions.

Always bring

  1. Camera

  2. Lenses (standard lens minimum)

  3. Lens cleaners

  4. Batteries + spares

  5. Ample memory

  6. Warm clothing

  7. Snacks & drink

  8. Medications

  9. for important shoots I always pack a spare camera

  10. Pre prepared and thought out questions

  11. Photographs for critique, feedback or specific help

  12. Len's School phone number ( 1300 85 81 69 )

Equipment for figure and portrait shoots

  1. 50mm 85mm or 100+ mm lenses (35mm equivalent)

  2. Props

  3. Pose guides / images with set poses

Night figure and portrait shoots

  1. Tripod

  2. Torch

Equipment for landscape shoots

  1. Raincoat

  2. Warm jacket

  3. Water

  4. Energy snacks (fruit, chocolate etc)

  5. Camera pack

  6. Tripod

  7. Wide angle lenses and telephoto lenses

  8. Map that has directions for where to meet the group

Equipment for workshops

  1. Camera equipment

  2. Laptop with software installed

  3. Portable hard drive

Equipment for tours

For more detailed equipment lists see each of the following lists.

Photography tour packing list