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What's inmy bag

Photo, video, content & Super 8.

Everything I pack for a Hawaiʻi wedding where I'm shooting professional photos and iPhone content, from the camera bodies to the tiny flash I'm a little obsessed with. I'm not a light packer. You've been warned.

packing for a welcome party ✦

Content kit

The iPhone setup behind every next-morning reel.

iPhone (×2)

Two phones means one is always charged and one is always rolling. Shoot in 4K, Cinematic mode for slow moments.

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MagSafe battery packs

A whole bag of them. A wedding day is 8+ hours of filming and phones die faster than you'd think.

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Wireless mic set

For vows, speeches and guest interviews. Audio is half of what makes a reel make you cry.

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Pocket LED lights

Small clip-on lights for dark dance floors and candlelit receptions.

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Bright video light

The "just in case" light for when the venue is darker than the walkthrough promised.

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Tripod

Locked-off shots for transitions, timelapses and the "what's in my bag" videos.

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5.0 ★ on Google

Real couples, real tears.

★★★★★

I couldn't believe that what I was seeing was shot on an iPhone!

Nicole & Andy · Google

★★★★★

Our friends and family could not stop raving about how kind and sweet she was.

Mauna Lani wedding · Google

★★★★★

We spent the morning after our wedding reliving every part of our favorite day.

Morgan · Google

★★★★★

By MIDNIGHT of our wedding day, Ruchi had already delivered over 1,300 pieces of content. Absolutely unreal.

Kimberly & Tyler · Google

★★★★★

I literally woke up the next day & it was uploading.

Stacy Ann · Google

★★★★★

Within 24 hours, she had uploaded thousands of photos and videos and a dozen edited reels.

Xiaolu L. · Google

★★★★★

It felt like such a gift to still be on the island and already getting videos from Ruchi.

Emily P., Fairmont Orchid · Google

★★★★★

We were initially on the fence since we already had both a photographer and videographer, but we're now total advocates for it.

Morgan · Google

★★★★★

Do not be fooled into thinking it's “just iPhone content.” Ruchi's eye, timing and talent were 23098x better than anything we could have taken.

Kimberly & Tyler · Google

★★★★★

I cannot stress enough to others that a content creator is worth the splurge.

Stacy Ann, booked 2 weeks out · Google

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Photo kit

Two bodies, two primes, one backup beast.

Sony a7 V ×2

Two identical bodies: one with the 85mm for portraits, one with the 35mm for storytelling. No lens swaps mid-ceremony.

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85mm prime

For first looks, portraits and candid emotion from across the room, with that creamy background.

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35mm prime

Wide enough for the whole scene, close enough for the moment. My storytelling lens.

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Canon R6 Mark II backup

Fun story: I used to be a Canon girl. Now it's my backup body, and I hope I never need it.

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Canon RF 28–70mm f/2

A beast of a lens. Covers almost everything at a constant f/2.

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Godox V1 Pro flash

Trusty, round-head flash for receptions. It just works.

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Godox iT32 flash

My newest toy. Look how tiny it is! Lightweight enough to forget it's on the camera.

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Video & drone

For the aerials and the cinematic wedding films.

Drone

Venue reveals, ocean aerials and the "whole guest list on the lawn" shot.

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Extra drone batteries

One battery is about 30 minutes of flying. Bring at least two extra.

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ND filters

A 4:30 PM Hawaiʻi sun is harsh. ND filters keep drone footage smooth and cinematic.

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Super 8 kit

Real film, real grain. See the films ›

Super 8 camera

A vintage Super 8 camera, cleaned and tested before every wedding season.

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Super 8 film cartridges

About $45–55 a roll for 2.5–3 minutes of footage. Every frame counts.

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Film lab: develop + scan

About $100–200 per roll depending on the lab and scan resolution, plus shipping.

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Bags & extras

How it all gets there in one piece.

Drone bag

Bag one: drone, batteries and filters, all in one place.

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Camera backpack

Bag two: both Sony bodies and lenses, ready to swap fast.

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Backup camera bag

The Canon kit lives here, on standby.

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5.0 ★ on Google

Real couples, real tears.

★★★★★

Do not be fooled into thinking it's “just iPhone content.” Ruchi's eye, timing and talent were 23098x better than anything we could have taken.

Kimberly & Tyler · Google

★★★★★

I couldn't believe that what I was seeing was shot on an iPhone!

Nicole & Andy · Google

★★★★★

I cannot stress enough to others that a content creator is worth the splurge.

Stacy Ann, booked 2 weeks out · Google

★★★★★

Worth every penny and definitely one of the most valued vendors from our wedding day!

Crystal I. · Google

★★★★★

Let this be your sign to do it. I can promise you won't regret it!

Courtney W. · Google

★★★★★

The perfect hybrid between photographer and videographer.

Kailey W., Kona Village · Google

★★★★★

An absolute game-changer for me as a wedding planner.

Jacqueline d.G., wedding planner · Google

★★★★★

She is a necessity. The time to bring her into your team was yesterday.

Grace M. · Google

★★★★★

It allowed our friends and family who couldn't attend to follow along and feel part of the celebration all weekend long.

Samantha H. · Google

★★★★★

She fit in seamlessly with our photography team and planner and added so much joy to the day.

Taylor & Kyle, Holualoa Inn · Google

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♥ 28 love notes · 5.0 ★ on Google

What couples text me the morning after.

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you are actually unreal!!! a TRUE artist!! 🙌

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