Let’s Talk Gear, Part 2: Katie Knapp, The Ag Photographer ACN’s ”Above the Fold”

Katie Knapp, The Ag Photographer, started her photography career in the dark room at the University of Illinois. With a background in advertising and PR, she started her own photography business in 2016. On today’s episode, Katie shares what photo equipment is in her gear bag but also why the person behind the camera is what makes the photo.
Also in this episode, Kelsey and Katie discuss…
Why she didn’t choose photojournalism as a master’s degree
Know the rules to break them
How certain shots require certain tools
Why she shoots with two camera bodies
The transition to mirrorless cameras is inevitable, but why Katie hasn’t switched yet…
Reasons for renting equipment
 
Equipment Mentioned In This recording
Harness Camera Straps
BorrowLenses
WestPhoto Rentals
Nikon D750
Nikon D850
Also rented mirrorless Nikon Z6ii
Tamron 24-70 2.8 Lens
Tamron 70-200 2.8 Lens
Cameras of the Year, 2021: The B&H Photography Podcast
B&H Photo Podcast
Lens Calibration