Spoiler alert: there's a lot... but it’s also the reason I can chase sunrises, shoot the moon, pack a lighter gear for travel and cover all the angles and perspectives I need. Every piece has been chosen to cover a range of shooting conditions without unnecessary weight or redundancy.
Here’s what’s currently in my bag in 2025:
Cameras
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Nikon Z8: My main workhorse. Fast, sharp, and rugged. High speed, high resolution, exceptional autofocus.
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Nikon Z7ii: My backup body. Slightly lighter, outstanding image quality, ideal for when I need multiple set ups
Lenses
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Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8: My go to for when I am shooting sunrise on the beaches. I am addicted to the wide angle view. .
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Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8: Standard zoom for everyday shooting, offering a sharp, flexible focal range
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Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8: Exceptional quality lens. Essential for compressing scenes and isolating subjects at a distance
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Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-5.6: My "travel light" secret weapon. All-purpose lens when packing light is the priority.
- Nikkor Z 2x Teleconverter: For when I need more than 200mm. I primarily use this when I am shooting the moon to compress the scene a little more, and give me that giant moon perspective.
Other Essentials
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Peak Design Tripod: Compact and lightweight without sacrificing stability
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Peak Design Camera Bag: Practical, durable, and designed to handle a full load of gear without unnecessary bulk. For a camera bag, it's also quite stylish.
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Mavic Mini Pro 3 Drone: For those occasional moments when the ground view just isn’t enough.