tools, resources, and

Favorite Things

Interested in photographer resources and promo codes for the tools of the trade that I use the most? These are some of the resources that I find make the biggest impact on my business - and I hope they will help you on your photography journey as well!

Photographer Resources and Promo Codes

Tonic Site Shop

TONIC is my website secret sauce! Exquisite design and set up for SEO success (and lauded by top SEO educators in the industry)! Click the link for 15-20% off!

Showit

Showit is the easiest to use website builder for creatives with outstanding customer service. Use the following link or Showit promo code KRISTEN for your first month free!

PicTime

My favorite image gallery delivery service, and I've tried a lot! Use PicTime promo code GDRTXU for one month free!

Iris-Works

My Client Resource Management Software of choice! Use code FRIENDS10 for 10% off your first year.

Planoly

Indispensable social media planner. Looking for a referral code? Use the following link!

Fundy Designer

My favorite software for designing albums and gallery walls for my clients! I have the ProSuite software and love it! Use code 7qqcsf for 30% off your first year!

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TOOLS of the Trade 

Highly Recommended

A Tonic website template was one of the best decisions I made for my brand. Read about this decision here, along with Wix vs Squarespace vs ShowIt web hosting thoughts.

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LowePro Bag

Nikon Z5

Nikon D750

What's in my Camera Bag?

Sigma ART 35 mm f/1.4

Nikkor 50 mm f/1.4

Nikkor 85 mm f/1.4

Nikkor 105 mm f/2.8

Nikkor 24-70 mm f/2.8

Nikkor 70-200 mm f/2.8

Reflector

White Blanket

Extra Batteries

Kristen's Gear List

D'Arcy Benincosa's Play It Brave

Shoot For Success with Sean Brown

Life With Amy & Jordan

Real Talk Photography

My Fave Podcasts

ElEVAE

Beautiful stock images right here!

Personal Faves

Not just photography related, these are some of the products I can't live without. 

Whittard's of Chelsea

Favorite tea hands down!

Lack of Color

The most beautiful hats for your photoshoot!

Brewpoint

Fantastic coffee beans, and woman-led!

Starbucks Tumblers

I love collecting these colorful cups!

Jewelry

Love my moonstone studs from Champagne & Glitter!

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Malie Lotion

Amazing non-greasy lotion with the BEST scents

Baltic Born

My favorite shop for pretty dresses for family portraits!

Sorel

The best winter boots, hands down!

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