Rarely does anything directly camera related become the best purchase for studio photography. Usually your camera and lens are good enough regardless of what you’re shooting. Even a basic camera and kit lens can create incredible shots. And often we can use natural light too.
Getting the model or crew into the whole vibe of a shoot is a totally different story. The energy on set can be a little effort to create or even maintain at times. Have you ever shot in silence in a studio? It can feel super awkward really fast.
We all know that music can make or break a shoot. Using your phone to stream music can work in a pinch but those tinny little speakers just make a little noise. We need to FEEL the bass and richness of the music. And that usually comes in the form of an external speaker. Alexa can be decent, but the best compromise I’ve found in quality, volume, portability and price is a Bose Soundlink Flex. Super easy to use, sounds incredible with really good bass and great overall sound quality, all for around £120 new!
Every model I’ve used mine on shoots has been shocked with how good the sound that comes out of this speaker is and it really helps set a mood and bring a fun, upbeat vibe to set.
A portable speaker is one of those must-have photography items (in my opinion) that has nothing to do directly with photography, but makes a HUGE difference in the final shots! Especially if it's great quality. This Bose speaker is incredible, so portable and rechargeable.
If there was one item that wasn't directly a camera or lighting that I'd say is required on my shoots, it's this!
Bose soundlink flex speaker
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