Gearing Up for Success
Equipment are Means to an End
Photographic gear I have used and rely on to get the job done.
The items on this page are the result of genuine hands-on experience, countless hours spent in the field enduring challenging weather conditions, to say the least. These are what work for me and what I personally use. However, it doesn't imply that this is the only way, as there is no one right way.
Regardless of the brand
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Thermal monocular
Essential item for night photography, we can scout our surrounding making sure we are in the correct spot.
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Tree steps
Every now and then the only way to get our shoot is to climb a tree.
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Binocular
Not only for birds watching but also to search for our target from distance.
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Multi-tool
You will never know how much you needed one until you have one with you all the times.
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Glow stick
Help me leave track point for my friends if they are behind, and if we are doing night photography in the night this help us signal our position for occasional cars especially when we park to the side of the road with no car light on.
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Tactical tool belt
Easy to customise “Molle Pouches“, keep you essentials within your reach, weight distribution from your back to your hips, adusjatble to your mission needs. when you don’t need it simply take it off.
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Leg gaiters
Offer more than just added protection against elements such as water and mud; they also provide an effective barrier against intrusive insects, preventing them from crawling down into my pants.
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Shotgun Microphone
Directed microphone focuses on the sounds in front of the camera, while attenuating unwanted sound coming from the sides and rear
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Flashlight
Main usage to help the camera focus in the dark.
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Game caller
Great way to call animals from a distance.
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Flash extender
Increase the flashlight through for long distance shooting.
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Car rig\plate
Helps me hold and stabilize my big lens while we hide in the car for extended amount of time.
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Face paint
Most of the times a very few exposed parts of the skin can ruin the best camo.
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Trail camera
For planning before we target a location.
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Flash braket
Essential item to use flashlight with a telephoto lens
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Head lamp
easy, small and reliable.
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Rain poncho
Light, packable, multi purpose and can cover you and your equipments on the move.
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Dry bag
when its cold and wet, its better to keep some items protected from water and weather.
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Camping shovel
From preparing a fire pit to follow scorpion under ground and all in between.
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Camera chest mount
Best way to keep your hands free during field trips, and offer better weight distribution.
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Double Gimbal Head
Mount 2 Cameras, or a camera and binoculars on one head, pointing to the same direction
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knife - Full Tang
Cut food, ropes, wood and defend your self.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach; every piece of equipment and gear serves as a tool to accomplish the task at hand.
Each trip or targeted shoot requires a specific set of gear to bring the vision to life, and I adapt my camera bag accordingly.
Flexibility, adaptability and precision in choosing the right tools for each photographic endeavor are key to achieving the desired results.