Erin Lodi








I’ll always be a photojournalist at heart. I started my career shooting for small town newspapers — back in the days of film! — and a whole lot of concert photography. That sort of assignment-based work taught me to be scrappy and efficient in all sorts of lighting conditions, capturing a wide range of subject matter. I’m so grateful I can continue to tell stories through photography as a lifestyle and branding photographer in Seattle.
Here are a few of my favorite tools on a shoot:
A reflector and white foam core: to make that light bounce!
AlienBees B800 flash unit: cheap and portable studio lighting.
Birdy the yorkie (@birdy_the_yorkie): the world’s sweetest photo assistant.
My Canon 5D Mark IV. My second body is a Canon 5D Mark III
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My go-to lens is the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II; its range is perfect for most circumstances.
Canon 50mm f/1.4: everyone needs a nifty fifty and this is always sharp.
Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro: for close up work.
Speedlights: I love these cheap Neewer flashes. A few of these can quickly light up even a large space.
MagMod’s MagBounce is the best flash modifier I’ve used. It’s outstanding at making the most of an on-camera flash.
Business cards because a girl’s gotta hustle. Gum because coffee.
A lens pen to keep things clean.
The Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB 100 is light enough to take everywhere.
Hold Fast’s Money Maker in red American Bison leather: game changer! When I’m shooting with both bodies, this moves the pressure off my neck and shoulders.
I’m thrilled to be featured on Shotkit, and happy to answer any questions here!