Let’s Talk Gear, Part 2: Katie Knapp, The Ag Photographer

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