My Gear
I rely exclusively on professional‑grade, top‑tier equipment to photograph you and your event. Canon’s flagship bodies, L‑series lenses, and fully licensed software ensure the highest quality and reliability. Below is a curated look at the tools I use and what they allow me to create for you.
Cameras
Canon EOS R3 — Flagship Mirrorless
Investment: ~$8,000
My primary camera body, built for speed, precision, and silent performance. Its eye‑controlled autofocus and advanced subject tracking let me capture decisive moments effortlessly — ideal for weddings, events, and fast‑moving environments where timing matters.
Canon EOS R50V — Compact Mirrorless
Investment: ~$1,200
A lightweight, travel‑ready camera I use when I need flexibility without sacrificing quality. Clean 4K video, fast autofocus, and reliable colour make it perfect for behind‑the‑scenes coverage, scouting, and quick gimbal work.
Zoom Lenses
Canon EF 11–24mm f/4L USM
Investment: ~$4,000
An ultra‑wide rectilinear lens that creates perfectly straight lines across an extreme field of view — a dramatic departure from fisheye distortion. Excellent for tight spaces, bold architectural scenes, and creative perspectives. Despite its bulbous front element, I can still achieve full polarization using Format‑Hitech filters.
Canon EF 70–200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM
Investment: ~$2,800
A fast, reliable telephoto zoom ideal for ceremonies, candid moments, and capturing emotion from a distance with beautiful compression.
Canon RF 24–70mm f/2.8L USM
Investment: ~$3,200
My essential event lens — fast, flexible, and reliable. It handles everything from wide establishing shots to intimate portraits, making it one of the most important tools in my kit.
Canon RF 100–500mm f/5.6L IS USM
Investment: ~$4,200
A versatile long‑range zoom that delivers exceptional clarity from a distance. Perfect for capturing speakers, performances, and candid moments discreetly during weddings and corporate events.
Prime Lenses
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Investment: ~$2,400
Perfect for group portraits, candid interactions, and low‑light environments, this fast f/1.4 lens is one of my all‑time favourites. I use it heavily during events to capture authentic human moments and the atmosphere of a room. It’s also fantastic for full‑body portraits and cinematic videography, offering a natural, immersive sense of space.
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Investment: ~$3,000
A 50mm lens provides a timeless, natural perspective that’s especially loved in wedding photography. This is my first go‑to lens for mission‑critical wedding and portrait work thanks to its reliability, sharpness, and versatility.
Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L USM
Investment: ~$2,800
A 135mm lens offers a beautifully compressed, cinematic look that’s perfect for isolating subjects and creating elegant, intimate portraits. I rely on this lens during weddings and portrait sessions when I want flattering depth, minimal background distraction, and exceptional clarity — even from a distance.
Tilt‑Shift Lenses
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L USM
Investment: ~$3,000
This lens allows me to work in extremely tight spaces — kitchens, bathrooms, and narrow hallways — while still producing ultra‑wide rectilinear images with perfectly straight architectural lines. Its advanced shifting, tilting, and rotating movements let me control or correct distortions with precision. Essential for architecture and design photography.
Canon TS-E 24mm f/4L USM
Investment: ~$2,500
A cornerstone of my architecture and design work, this lens offers precise control over perspective through advanced shifting, tilting, and rotating movements. It produces clean, rectilinear images with accurate lines — even in tight or challenging spaces — making it indispensable when architectural accuracy truly matters.
Lighting
Canon EL-5
Investment: ~$2,800
This powerful flash is my go-to for studio and on-location work. It delivers consistent, high-quality light with excellent control over power and positioning. Essential for achieving professional lighting setups in both controlled and challenging environments.
Canon ST-E10
Investment: ~$170
A lightweight, multi-function hot‑shoe‑mounted radio transmitter offering seamless wireless control of Canon Speedlites.
Godox AD1200 Pro
Investment: ~$2,800
This 1,200 Ws power pack strobe gives me the range to handle any lighting scenario — from overpowering the sun for comfortable, squint‑free outdoor portraits, to dialing down nine stops for safe newborn photography, to driving large modifiers or rapid recycle times for fast‑moving action — all with beautifully controlled, perfectly exposed results.
Godox AD400 Pro II
Investment: ~$850
A lightweight 400 Ws strobe offering fast recycle times, consistent color, and dependable wireless control — ideal for portraits, events, and on‑location lighting.
Videography Gimbals & Sliders
DJI RS3 Pro Ronin
Investment: ~$850
My primary stabilizer for dynamic, high‑precision movement. The RS3 Pro gives me rock‑solid stabilization, fast balancing, and the torque needed to handle heavier camera setups without hesitation. I rely on it for smooth tracking shots, controlled motion, and any moment where fluid, cinematic movement elevates the story.
DJI Osmo Mobile 7p
Investment: ~$850
My go‑to smartphone stabilizer for quick, agile shooting. The Osmo Mobile 7 gives me smooth, controlled motion in a compact setup that’s perfect for behind‑the‑scenes clips, location scouting, and moments where pulling out a full rig isn’t practical.
Toprig S60 Video Slider
Investment: ~$850
A compact, motorized slider I use when I want controlled, repeatable motion. The S60 gives me smooth linear movement, precise speed control, and a small footprint that works well in tight spaces. Ideal for product shots, detail work, and any moment where subtle motion adds polish to the final edit.
Audio Recorders
Zoom H5 Studio Handy Recorder
Investment: ~$850
A reliable, high‑quality 32‑bit float audio recorder I use when I need clean, isolated sound on location. The H5’s interchangeable capsules, dual XLR inputs, and solid preamps make it versatile for interviews, ambient capture, and backup audio on set.
Tascam DR-10L Pro
Investment: ~$850
A compact, ultra‑reliable lav recorder I use when I need clean dialogue without managing a full wireless system. The DR‑10L Pro captures clear, consistent audio directly on‑body, making it perfect for interviews, ceremonies, and situations where mobility and discretion matter.