Justin Veenema

Photographer

Justin Veenema is a Vancouver-based dog photographer with an audience of nearly four million across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. His work centers on capturing the bond between people and their pets, and using photography as a way to tell their stories along the way.

Justin's People & Pet Portrait Gear

This is the gear I use to shoot my street portraits (both dogs & people), as well as my client & brand work. I'm fortunate enough to get to do this for a living, and every piece of gear in my kit plays a very specific role in bringing it all to life.

Alpha 7R V

Alpha 7R V

My go-to for all professional & client work.

Alpha 7C II

Alpha 7C II

The camera I use for street portraits.

FE 28-70mm F2 GM

FE 28-70mm F2 GM

My favourite lens ever made - I use it for everything.

FE 50-150mm F2 GM

FE 50-150mm F2 GM

My favourite portrait zoom lens.

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

The bokeh king! I get incredible portraits with this lens.

FE 35mm F1.4 GM

FE 35mm F1.4 GM

My favourite lens (and focal length) for a lighter street portrait setup.

FE 24mm F1.4 GM

FE 24mm F1.4 GM

My favourite lens for talking to the camera, recording videos, etc.

FE 85mm F1.8

FE 85mm F1.8

My favourite lightweight portrait lens (and the oldest piece of Sony gear in my kit).

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