Accessories for Portrait Photography

Keeping accessories to an absolute minimum is important. The less fiddling the photographer does with this or that filter and that lens the better. The portrait process is an exercise in human communication between the photographer and the subject(s). Keep it very simple, look at the light and work with it.

Essential

  Lens Hood

  Tripod

  Insect repellent

Desirable

  Grey card or Hand held Exposure Meter

  Cable Release

  Squeaky toy

  Reflector/Diffuser

  Flash

  Umbrella

  Mirror

  Wet Ones