📸 My Camera Gear

I own a lot of camera gear, but these are the cameras & lenses that I use the most.

Tip: Want to know what camera I used in a video? Check the caption - I always include it there!

⚙️ Gear & Accessories

These are the extra gear & accessories that I never leave home without.

👀 How do you Record the BTS?

I record my videos using the Insta360 GO3 (on my chest), or the Meta RayBan glasses.

🚫 It’s NOT the camera

Before you buy any camera, read this.

I’ve had people find this page, and buy the exact same gear as me… only to message me a few weeks later saying:

“I bought the same camera/lens as you, but my photos don’t look like yours. What gives?!”

That’s because gear only plays a small role in photography. Want proof? I’ll show you. Take a look at the images below…

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You might look at these photos and think they were all taken on an expensive camera.

But here’s the truth…

• 2 photos were taken on a $9000 camera
• 2 photos were taken on a 15 year old DSLR
• 15 photos were taken on a Samsung phone

Can you tell the difference?

Probably not - and neither can most people. The reality is that gear doesn’t matter nearly as much as people think it does.

In fact, sometimes I use cheap/budget gear in my content just to see if anyone notices. And so far, nobody has.

So How can I take photos like you?

There’s four main reasons my photos look the way they do. If you master these areas, you will begin taking photos that stop people in their tracks.

1 // Learn Proper Techniques 📸

A great photographer can take stunning photos with ANY camera because they understand the fundamental principles of photography, including:

• Lighting & Shading
• Composition & Framing
• Shooting Technique
• Posing Your Model
• Camera Settings

A great photographer can take stunning photos with ANY camera because they understand the fundamental principles of photography, including.

A great photographer can take stunning photos with ANY camera because they understand the fundamental principles of photography, including.

2 // Learn an Editing System ⚙️

I’ve had people spend thousands of dollars to get the same camera/lens as me, then message me a few weeks later to say…

“We have the same camera - why don’t my photos look like yours?!”

That’s because the gear only plays a small role overall. A great photographer can take stunning photos with ANY camera because they understand these principles.

3 // Learn how to Pose anyone 💁🏻‍♀️

Have you ever noticed how the strangers I photograph look like professional models, despite most of them saying they’ve never had a photoshoot before?

That’s because I know how to pose them - I can pose anyone, anywhere, anytime.

This is a superpower that you can use to make ANYONE look good on-camera. When you have that superpower, people trust you more and you can land more clients.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

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  • The Insta360 GO3 comes with everything you need in the box, including a clip mount and magnet mount to mount it on your chest. You don’t need any additional accessories to wear the camera on your chest.

  • This is difficult to answer, because I change my settings depending on the situation that I’m in. But generally, these are the settings I use:

    • Focus: Wide Area - then use ‘Human’ or ‘Pet’ for subject tracking.

    • White Balance: Either leave it on Auto, or manually set it if it’s a demanding scene.

    • Shutter Speed: Minimum 1/160 for humans, 1/200 - 1/1000 for animals.

    • F-Stop: For portraits I mostly shoot wide open at f1.4 or f1.8. If there are multiple subjects in the frame, then I adjust this to f2.8-4.5. I’ll also use a higher f-stop like f8 if I’m trying to include more of the surroundings in the photo.

    • ISO: Auto (Sony has incredible low-light capabilities, plus the grain from Sony cameras is easy to fix in Lightroom - so I never worry about the ISO being too high).

    • EV Compensation: I use the EV compensation dial to make the image brighter or darker. I typically leave this at -0.3 to slightly underexpose the image.

    • Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting: Mid - I like to take a LOT of photos, then choose the best ones in post. I get a lot of flack sometimes from other photographers, but this is the best way by far to capture unexpected candid moments (like laughs, giggles and micro-expressions).

  • “You say gear doesn’t matter, but you own expensive camera gear!?”

    That’s because I make a full-time living as a professional photographer, and there are certain features that make it worth it for a working professional, including:

    • Data Redundancy

    • Speed & Reliability

    • Autofocus Performance

    • Low-light Capabilities

    • Chromatic Aberration

    • Resolution (for cropping)

    • Ergonomics & Experience

    • Specific Focal Lengths

    • Pro Video Features

    Notice how none of those features include picture quality? Most cameras produce beautiful images, regardless of price.

    Photographers don’t buy cameras to take better photos - we buy them for extra features.

🧰 Additional Resources

Some additional links & resources I’ve made specifically for photographers.