Cameras
SONY A7SIII
The Sony A7SIII is a full-frame mirrorless camera built around a 12-megapixel sensor — and that low megapixel count is actually the secret weapon. It pushes native ISO up to 80,000, meaning I can shoot in near-darkness without breaking a sweat. For me, a camera that performs when the light fails is simply non-negotiable.
Lenses
My Workhorse Lens: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art
The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 II Art is the updated version of an already legendary standard zoom — sharper, faster autofocus, and better corrected than its predecessor. It covers the most versatile focal range in photography and video, making it the lens that lives on my camera 80% of the time. If I could only pack one lens, this would be it — no hesitation.
My Wide Angle Lens: Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN Art
The Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 Art is one of the sharpest wide-angle zooms available for the Sony FE mount — full stop. The 14mm end gives me an incredibly immersive field of view, perfect for architecture, landscapes, or tight interior spaces. When I want to pull the viewer right into the scene, this is the lens that makes it happen.
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8
The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 is a telephoto zoom that punches well above its price point — sharp, fast, and significantly lighter than Sony's native equivalent. The constant f/2.8 aperture gives me beautiful subject separation whether I'm shooting portraits or grabbing detail shots on a video set. It's the lens I reach for when I need to compress a scene and make it look cinematic.
Audio
DJI Mic 2
The DJI Mic 2 is a compact wireless microphone system with up to 250m range and onboard recording as a backup — a lifesaver when you're shooting run-and-gun. It clips on in seconds and delivers surprisingly clean audio for its size. I stopped overthinking sound the day I got this thing.
Zoom H6N
The Zoom H6N is a portable 6-track field recorder that accepts up to four XLR inputs simultaneously — a standard tool on professional film and documentary sets worldwide. It gives me full control over my audio in situations where the camera's built-in recording simply isn't enough. For any serious multi-source audio setup, this thing is indispensable.
Camera Bag: Tenba Axis V2 Backpack 32L
The Tenba Axis V2 32L is a rugged, weather-resistant camera backpack built to carry a serious amount of gear without destroying your back. The modular interior lets me configure the layout exactly how I need it — body, lenses, audio, accessories, all in one place. It's not the most glamorous piece of kit, but leaving the house organized and protected is half the job.
My Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry-leading video editing software used by editors from YouTube creators to Hollywood productions. It integrates seamlessly with the rest of the Adobe ecosystem, which keeps my post-production workflow fast and connected. For cutting, structuring, and delivering a final edit, Premiere is simply where I live.
My Color Grading Software: DaVinci Resolve Studio
DaVinci Resolve Studio is the gold standard for color grading — used on virtually every major film and TV production you've ever watched. The Studio version unlocks advanced noise reduction, HDR tools, and collaborative features that take the work to a professional level. I edit in Premiere, but when it comes to the final look and feel of an image, I trust Resolve completely.
This is the kit I show up with. Every piece earned its place — nothing is here just because it looks good on a shelf. That said, this isn't everything that goes into a production — there's a lot more gear, tools, and problem-solving that happens behind the scenes. But this is the core of it. The foundation I build every shoot around. If you have questions about any of it, drop them in the comments. I'm always happy to talk gear. 🎥