Kia ora, I'm Rebecca; a Wellington-based NZIPP-accredited professional photographer and proud Sony shooter.
I'm a visual communicator and content creator with a background in film and marketing, and an eye for the beauty in our everyday. Portraiture, film stills, and event photography are my passions. My style is candid as I aim to capture the true vibe of a scene, whether that's behind the scenes on a film set, or in amongst the crowd at an event.
My first digital camera was a Sony Cybershot, and I've been shooting with Sony ever since. I still have my beloved and well-used Alpha 6000, but these days I'm shooting with the full-frame Alpha 1 for my day job.
What is in your camera bag?
- I travel with an orange Nanuk hardcase on wheels designed to fit and protect my Sony gear. It saves my back too.
- UV filters to protect those lenses.
- A Black Rapid dual harness as I'm often shooting with two camera bodies.
- Spare batteries!
- Breath mints and lipstick.
What is your go to in your Alpha kit and why?
I love the combination of my Sony Alpha 1 and the FE 70-200mm GM II lens. They're a beautiful match that results in guaranteed sharp, rich photos - whether it's event or portrait photography.
Most memorable moment shooting with Alpha?
So many times I find myself in low light situations on a film set where I have to really push the ISO. A recent experience was on a sound stage where sound techs were mixing the sound for film. The room was lit only by the large cinema screen and the computer screens at the sound desk. I needed to document the behind-the-scenes and do it without being heard (and without interrupting the workflow). I was able to put my Alpha 1 into silent shooting mode, bump up the ISO, and trust that I'd be able to capture enough detail to portray the crew at work. It's incredible the amount of information the Sony Alpha cameras can capture, making life that much easier for my role as a unit stills photographer.
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