Oops, I Did It Again: My Crux of Leaving Gear

Ever left your entire gear bag at a courthouse? How about almost getting hit by a police car on your way to a session? In this episode, Rachael shares the wild story of how she forgot her Pelican case and her off-camera flash—on two separate shoots—and somehow still managed to pull it all off.We talk through how to stay calm when things go sideways, the systems we should be using to keep track of our gear (oops), and the moments that make you want to laugh, cry, and triple-check your checklist. Oh—and there's a debate about Crocs vs. “crux,” because of course there is.If you’ve ever had a gear fail, a near miss, or just one of those “how am I even still a functioning adult?” moments, this one’s for you.🔦 Got your own photography fail? DM us @shutteruppodcast—we want to hear it! Check your shutter count and comment below what it is!