WELCOME
Hi, I’m Mark, professional photographer and founder of Shotkit.
I've been building this community since 2014 and I'm so glad you're a part of it!
Shotkit all started with a desire to find out what camera gear my favourite photographers were using.
I'd just quit my job to shoot weddings professionally, and longed for an online community where I could learn and get inspired.
Nothing really existed back then where professionals, beginners, and everyone in between could mix in the same friendly environment, learning from each other.
Dec 2018 | On a rooftop somewhere in Sydney | Shooting a bridal prep
Fast forward to today, where Shotkit welcomes over 1.4 million photography enhusiasts each month from all over the world!
Shotkit gives you a peek inside the camera bags of some of the world's best photographers... but it's also much more than that.
You can find gear reviews, photography tutorials, software reviews, business advice, free tools, inspiration, and much more!
If I'm not out shooting a wedding, it's safe to say that I'll either be reviewing the latest gear or writing an article right here on Shotkit... and I love what I do :-)
Jan 2019 | Our garage on the Tweed Coast, Australia | Reviewing camera backpacks!
Shotkit has become a valuable resource to learn from some truly amazing photographers.
If you’re interested in the gear behind the photo as much as capturing the photo itself, then you’re in the right place!
Shotkit is all about inspiring, teaching and supporting photographers from around the world to become better at art and in their business.
Shotkit has been featured in multiple international newspapers and quoted on multiple industry sites, including SLR Lounge, F Stoppers, Peta Pixel, Imaging-Resource, Digital Photography School, Gulf Photo Plus, The New York Times, Wirecutter, The Washington Post, PhotobizX, Sydney Morning Herald, Smashing Magazine, 500PX, CaptureMag, Sprouting Photographer, Picture Correct, Photography Talk and many more.
It's not just me writing the articles, either - the Shotkit authors are professional photographers or expert product reviewers from all other the world, with years of experience and numerous accolades under their belts.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, that you can trust what you read here on my site ;-)
Our Contributing Authors
Shotkit wouldn't be where it is today without the help and expertise of our contributors, providing in depth, real world, unbiased reviews and write-ups.
We're grateful to have a team of professional photographers, filmmakers and tech-nerds who help write, edit and fact-check all our popular articles.
Expert photographers from all genres contribute to Shotkit articles.
Each author brings their unique perspective and expert opinion to the articles, ensuring diversity in content and viewpoints that enrich your experience and understanding of the subject matter.
You can read more about our authors by clicking on their name at the top of each Shotkit article.
How We Earn Money
Shotkit earns money through various affiliate programs. That means we may get paid commissions on products purchased through our links.
Our product recommendations are always unbiased and totally uninfluenced by commissions or paid reviews.
We strive to recommend products based on independent research, interviews, reviews, and hands-on testing.
If you return your purchase to the retailer because you're dissatisfied, we make no affiliate commissions - this helps to ensure our quality commitment to you, the reader.
I'm grateful for your support in keeping the lights on here at Shotkit! You can read more in our affiliate disclosure here.
Feel free to leave authors and featured photographers a comment at the end of their articles if you have any questions - they're always happy to help.
Ready to Start?
Most new visitors to Shotkit come with an interest to take a peek into other photographers’ camera bags, but there’s also a ton of great information and inspiration in the blog if you dig deep enough.
Use the handy 'Search' function above to check photographers who own the camera gear you're interested in.
I look forward to having you part of the Shotkit community!
– Mark Condon
Shotkit CEO // Founder