My Gear & Favorites

The tools behind
the work.

These are the cameras, lenses, supplies and tools I actually use — the ones that come with me on every shoot, road trip, and creative session. Sharing them here because you asked, and because I believe in keeping it real.

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Camera Bodies

My Cameras

I shoot with four different systems depending on what I'm capturing — from aerial landscapes to intimate portraits to action adventures. Each one has its place in my bag.

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Nikon
Nikon D810 — My Primary Body
This is my workhorse and honestly one of the greatest cameras ever made. The D810's 36.3MP full-frame sensor delivers breathtaking detail and dynamic range — whether I'm shooting golden hour landscapes, intimate family portraits, or fine art work destined for large canvas prints. The files are absolutely stunning and hold up beautifully at any print size. This camera has been with me through everything.
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My Favorite
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Nikon
Nikon Z8
When I need maximum resolution for large print work, the Z8's 45MP sensor is unmatched. Every fine art print in my shop starts with this camera. Flagship performance in a body that doesn't weigh a ton.
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DJI
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
My aerial photography game changer. The Mavic 4 Pro goes everywhere with me on road trips — from the Kansas plains to the Colorado Rockies. Those sweeping landscape shots you see in my shop? This is how I get them.
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Travel Must
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DJI
DJI Mini 4 Pro
When I need something ultralight and packable, the Mini 4 Pro comes out. Under 250g, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, and stunning 4K video. It goes places my bigger drone can't — and I love it for that.
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GoPro
GoPro Hero 13 Black
For action, adventure, and those moments where you can't babysit a camera. Fully waterproof, insane stabilization, and the new modular lens system gives me creative options no other action cam can match. My travel companion for every adventure.
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Sony
Sony ZV-E1
My compact full-frame powerhouse. When I want incredible image quality in a small package — for coastal shoots, travel days, and street photography — this Sony delivers beyond its size. The vlog-friendly design doesn't hurt either.
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Lenses & Accessories

Lenses & Essentials

The glass makes the image. Here are the lenses and accessories I reach for most — the ones that have earned a permanent spot in my bag.

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Nikon Z
24-70mm f/2.8 S
My desert island lens. Portraits, landscapes, family sessions — this zoom covers everything beautifully. The f/2.8 aperture gives me gorgeous background separation even in lower light situations.
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Most Used
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Nikon Z
85mm f/1.8 S Portrait Lens
My portrait lens of choice. That creamy bokeh, the natural compression, the way it renders skin tones — this is the lens behind most of my family portrait work. Absolutely dreamy.
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Nikon
Nikon 35mm f/1.8G — My Favorite Lens
This is the lens I reach for when I want to see the world the way my eyes do. The 35mm focal length is the most natural and immersive — perfect for street photography, lifestyle shots, travel, and environmental portraits. The f/1.8 aperture gives gorgeous light and beautiful bokeh at an incredibly accessible price. If I could only keep one lens, it would be this one.
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My Fave!
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Peak Design
Travel Tripod
The most packable, sturdy, beautifully designed tripod I've ever used. It folds down to almost nothing but holds my heaviest Nikon setup with zero wobble. Worth every penny for travel photography.
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Peak Design
Everyday Camera Bag
Holds everything — two bodies, multiple lenses, my iPad, snacks, and still looks like a stylish everyday bag. I take this on every shoot and every road trip. Game changing organization.
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SanDisk
Extreme Pro SD Cards
Fast, reliable, and I've never had one fail. I buy these in bulk and always have backups. Don't cheap out on memory cards — your images are worth more than saving $10.
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Various
Extra Camera Batteries
I never leave for a shoot without at least three charged batteries. Nothing worse than missing the shot because you ran out of power. These third-party options work perfectly and won't break the bank.
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Editing & Software

Edit Suite & Software

Post-processing is where the magic gets refined. Here's what I use to bring my images from good to gallery-ready.

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Adobe
Lightroom Classic
My primary editing home. Every single image I've ever delivered to a client or put in my shop has been through Lightroom. The catalog system, the masking tools, the color grading — nothing comes close for photographers.
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Daily Driver
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Adobe
Photoshop
For the deeper composite work, fine art manipulation, and creating my abstract series. Photoshop is where images become art. I use it alongside Lightroom every single day.
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LG / BenQ
Color Accurate Monitor
You can't edit what you can't see accurately. A color-calibrated monitor is non-negotiable for print work — what you see on screen needs to match what comes off the printer. This changed my editing game completely.
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Art & Studio

Art Supplies & Studio

When I'm not behind the camera I'm in the studio creating. These are the supplies I reach for to make the abstract and fine art work you see in my shop.

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Liquitex / Golden
Professional Acrylic Paints
The colors in my abstract series start here. Professional grade acrylics give me the depth, vibrancy and archival quality that cheaper paints just can't deliver. Worth the investment for work you want to last.
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Studio Staple
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Fredrix
Gallery Wrap Canvas
The canvas my work lives on. Acid-free, archival quality, and the gallery wrap edges mean no framing required. I use these for both my painting work and as the base for photography prints.
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Hahnemühle
Fine Art Photo Paper
When I print at home for proofing or small runs, Hahnemühle is what I reach for. The texture, the weight, the way it holds color — it makes photographs feel like art. Museum quality in your hands.
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Larson-Juhl
Gallery Frames
Framing can make or break a piece. I love simple, clean frames that let the art speak — not compete with it. These are the frames I recommend to clients who want the complete gallery look at home.
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Various
Artist Brushes Set
Good brushes make a real difference. I use a mix of flat, fan, and detail brushes depending on the effect I'm going for. These sets give you everything you need from broad strokes to fine detail work.
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Studio Essentials
Palette, Easel & More
The everyday studio essentials I can't work without — a good glass palette, a sturdy easel, palette knives, and plenty of good lighting. Everything you need to set up a real working studio space.
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For Beginners

Start Here — Canon

If you're just getting started in photography, Canon is hands down the most beginner-friendly system out there. Intuitive menus, incredible image quality straight out of camera, and a massive lens selection. These are the cameras I recommend to anyone just starting their photography journey.

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Canon
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 — Best Beginner DSLR
The lightest Canon DSLR ever made and the perfect first camera. The SL3 has a flip-out touchscreen, built-in Wi-Fi for easy phone transfer, guided shooting modes that teach you as you go, and produces genuinely beautiful images. If you're buying your first real camera and don't know where to start — start here. You'll grow into it for years and never feel limited.
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Best for Beginners
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Canon
Canon EOS M50 Mark II
A mirrorless camera that's small enough to take everywhere but powerful enough to grow with you. Amazing for content creators, travel photographers, and anyone who wants great quality without the bulk of a DSLR. The autofocus is fast and the video quality is stunning.
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Canon
Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM — "Nifty Fifty"
The very first lens every beginner should own. Under $150, incredibly sharp, beautiful bokeh, and teaches you to see light the way professional photographers do. Every Canon shooter has owned this lens. It's a rite of passage and an absolute bargain.
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Under $150
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Canon
Canon EOS R50 — Best Mirrorless Beginner
Canon's newest entry-level mirrorless and honestly one of the best beginner cameras ever made. Incredibly smart autofocus that tracks eyes, faces and subjects automatically — so you get sharp shots even when you're still learning. Compact, gorgeous, and future-proof.
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Canon
Beginner Camera Bag & Accessories Kit
Once you have your first camera, you need the essentials — a good bag, extra batteries, quality SD cards, a lens cleaning kit, and a basic tripod. This kit covers everything you need to get started shooting confidently from day one.
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Adobe
Lightroom Mobile — Free to Start
Before you invest in the full Adobe suite, start with Lightroom Mobile — it's free on your phone and incredibly powerful. Learn to edit, organize and export your photos here first. When you're ready to level up, the desktop version is waiting. This is where every great photographer starts their editing journey.
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