EQUIPMENT LIST
Since I receive frequent e-mails from photographers seeking information of my equipment, I have assembled this list illustrating my tools. Only the best and most advanced digital SLR equipment is used, including both Canon and Nikon systems. Many ask my preference regarding which system is better. The answer is usually: "It depends." I find myself using the Canon EOS 5D the majority of time, as its full-frame sensor provides less depth of field, which is generally beneficial for portraits, as it helps to isolate the subject from the background. On the other hand, when more depth of field is needed, typically the Nikon, with its APS sensor, is the preferred choice. Ultimately, both are fine cameras; and what is perhaps more important is the lens selection. That said, I invest in only the highest quality glass from either brand. I give the same advice: Camera bodies come and go, but your lenses stay the same. That's why it's so important to select your lenses wisely.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21 MP (not pictured) Canon EOS 5D 12.7 MP Lens Selection
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Nikon D300 12.3 MP Lens Selection
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Of course, camera equipment is only a small piece of the pie. For studio work, I use a wide array of strobes and light modifiers, the latter of which include a host of soft boxes, umbrellas, brolly boxes, reflectors, and colored gels. Stands are equally important, as they allow you to position your lights specific to the situation, in any configuration. Finally, background selection is a vital component to setting the mood to any photograph. My galleries illustrate most of the studio backgrounds clients can choose from.
For location or outdoor work, I often use a special mobile battery pack capable of powering one, two, or more strobes for 100's of shots. Of course, several studio items are used, including the above-mentioned strobes, stands, and modifiers.
Computer equipment is the final ingredient, and represents the digital darkroom. A desktop with a powerful Intel Core i7 CPU, 12 gigs of memory, and 28" ultra-wide LCD monitor are used for processing of images. Software includes Adobe Photoshop CS5, which is the industry standard for professionals, as well as a varied assortment of digital image processing plugins.
As is typically the case with electronics of any form, the latest trends change constantly. I frequently upgrade my tools to meet the demands of an evolving market. Therefore, the above items will likely be replaced with time. Regardless of the current fad, I will always provide my clients with the utmost of quality.
8-30-08: I’d like to announce the addition of an Intuos3 widescreen graphics tablet to my arsenal of post-processing tools. Graphics tablets allow for certain editing and graphics design features not otherwise achievable with a mouse. If interested, e-mail me regarding my opinion of the Intuos3 versus the Cintiq line of tablets, and why I chose the former over the latter.
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Adam Attoun Photography -- Professional photography, serving Redding, California