Resources & Discount Codes for Creatives

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Camera Gear

Professional Camera Recommendations: Canon EOS R5 Mark II Camera
Lenses: Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L, Canon RF 70-200mm IS USM f/2.8 L, Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 L, Canon RF 135mm f/1.2 L, Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L
Memory Storage: ProGrade Digital
Lighting: I recommend Profoto A10, Godox AD200 Pro Pocket Flash, and MagMod Magbox Pro 42” Octa Softbox (Get the Kit to start)

  • I recommend purchasing your Canon, MagMod, and Godox equipment from Adorama.

Website & Business Tools

SmugMug Client Gallery and Unlimited Storage: Save 15% on a new account.

Honeybook CRM (client relations manager, contracts, workflow): Take 20% off your first year! Keep track of your clients from booking to presenting the final product.

Software

Fundy Designer: Get 20% off your first year of Fundy for streamlined album and print design and client proofing using the promo code: 4tp8t5

Education

Creative Live - Get $15 towards online video courses ranging from photography techniques to graphic design!

Print Products

Moo.com - Grab 25% off your first order, with awesome products like business cards, stationary, stickers, and more!

Stickermule - Take $10 off your purchase of custom stickers, acrylic charms, and more!

Memberships

PPA - Professional Photographers of America (Referring member name: Heather Hanson, Minneapolis, MN) This organization provides resources specifically for photographers interested in furthering their craft professionally.

TCPPA - Local chapter, the Twin Cities Professional Photographers Association focuses on education for studio, portrait and event photography. They host workshop events once a month and bring in nationally recognized photographers who talk about techniques,

TCWEP - The Twin Cities Wedding & Event Professionals is an organization geared toward professionals working in the wedding and event industry. They offer a chill and substantive networking opportunity for everyone from florists, officiants, wedding photographers, pianists, and more!