Nancy Borowick is a photojournalist, specializing in storytelling around family, relationships and health. She also lives to travel, so after having two children and moving to a small Caribbean island with her family, it became a mission of hers to continue to explore the world with her camera, and family, as much as possible.
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–Alpha 7R V
–35mm f/1.4 G Master
–TOUGH Memory Cards
–NP-FZ100 Batteries
This is often easier said than done and she explains that, “As a parent with only two hands, it is tempting to capture vacation photos on my smartphone. The reality is, though, those images will never earn a spot on my wall because if I am being brutally honest, the framing tends to be lazy, the technology is deeply limiting and most of the photos get lost in the phone void. The quality will NEVER compare to using my real camera so with my travel kit, which is one camera body and one lens, I am able to easily produce beautiful images with ease."
Nancy Borowick's photography kit for family vacation
Family travel for photojournalist and Sony Artisan Nancy Borowick
Smartphone vs. Alpha 7R V + 35mm f/1.4 G Master
Camera
Alpha 7R V: The A7R V pretty much does it all. With a super fast AI auto focusing system, I can keep up with my lighting fast children and the in camera stabilization is truly a gift to all parents since we are always maneuvering between different lighting situations.
Photo by Nancy Borowick. Alpha 7R V. 35mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/125-sec., f/1.4, ISO 2000
Photo by Nancy Borowick. Alpha 7R V. 35mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/8000-sec., f/4, ISO 250
Lens
35mm f/1.4 G Master: This prime lens lives on my camera. It is super light-weight and compact, allowing me to capture everything without losing a beat. I was taught that if I wanted to get closer to my subjects, I had to zoom with my feet. Travelling with kids, this is not always possible so with my 35mm and a 61-megapixel full frame sensor on the A7R V, I can comfortably shoot the scene from where I am and crop and reframe later, without sacrificing quality and sharpness. Also, the bokeh.
Photo by Nancy Borowick. Alpha 7R V. 35mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/125-sec., f/1.4, ISO 1250
Photo by Nancy Borowick. Alpha 7R V. 35mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/4000-sec., f/1.6, ISO 400
Accessories
Extra TOUGH Memory Cards & NP-FZ100 Batteries: It can never hurt to overpack these!
My Nomatic Camera Bag: It is small, holds all the items in my travel kit and doubles as a seat for a toddler.
Hand Fan: Because no one is safe from these heat waves!
Sugar-Free Lollipops: I am not above bribery, especially on vacation.
Photo by Nancy Borowick. Alpha 7R V. 35mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/125-sec., f/2.2, ISO 500
Crop sample of photo by Nancy Borowick. Alpha 7R V. 35mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/125-sec., f/2.2, ISO 500
Pack Of Wipes: For the gelato, the sticky hands, and the boogies.
Microfiber Cloth: Have to protect the lens.
Lipstick: A pop of color never hurts to have if the opportunity arrives.
See more of Nancy Borowick’s work on her Alpha Universe Profile and on Instagram @nancyborowick.
