My Favourite
Resources & Tools

Are you curious about what tools I use for Kindy/Preschool Photography?
I've compiled a list of my favourite resources including camera gear, items I take to the preschool,
 communication tools,  organisational software, online gallery software, print products 
and many more to help you grow!

Some of the links below are affiliate links,
which means I might earn a small commission if you love something as much as I do...
but I only recommend what I actually like and USE myself!

Camera Gear

Canon EOSR Mirrorless

Fantastic auto focus system

Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art Lens

My go-to everyday portrait lens

Canon 24-70mm II Lens

Great for class photos

Neoprene Camera Strap 

Comfortable and great for video

Lens buddies and Props

Lens Buddy

Sock Monkey

Knee Pads

Other items I use at kindy's /preschools

  • Sandisk SD cards - 64 gb
  • Canon Batteries or Hahnel batteries
  • Lowepro zippered roller case camera bag
  • Canon 430 ex II flash (for Group photos only) + light modifier
  • Baby wipes - unscented
  • Small ladder (have in car in case - great for staff photos)
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Water bottles/ sunscreen
  • Knee pads 
  • Fun leggings
  • Fun earrings 

Software for workflow, organisation, Photo culling, editing and online gallery

Sytist by Pictures Pro

Complete customisable Online Gallery Management system.
Scroll down on linked page for
a free test drive

Jotforms

What I use for registration forms, deposits, contracts, questionnaires, feedback etc

Google Workspace

Email, spreadsheets & documents
mail merge add on's etc

Photo Mechanic

Fast & efficient photo culling & exporting software

Adobe Lightroom

Used for sorting and batch editing tool

Imagen

AI Photo Editing to use with LR
Trial now with 1500 free edits

Streets Imaging

My local Print Supplier

Wall Art

Recommended supplier to refer clients to.

Photo Products & Packaging

Keepsake Albums
Rupert Collins - Based in Melbourne

Packaging slips

Clear self seal adhesive cello bags in all sizes

Backing boards
Photo protection boards for packaging

Class Photo Sleeves
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