My gear

I believe that equipment is far from the most significant factor in creating beautiful images. There's an unfortunate obsession with gear in photography circles — with people constantly asking "what camera did you use ?" as if the artistic merit of a picture hinges entirely on the device used to capture it. In reality, the photographer's vision, skill, experience and creativity determine 99% of the final image. After all, photography is no less an art form than painting or music - and gear merely serves as the tool through which the artist's vision comes to life.

For landscape photography specifically, what truly matters is your camera's sensor quality (for high-resolution images) and your lens selection. While the latest autofocus systems or faster processors might make shooting more convenient, they rarely have an impact on the final result if you get used to slightly older technology.

Sharp lenses certainly matter for prints and peace of mind — knowing that all your best shots are perfectly crisp — but the variety of focal lengths at your disposal is far more critical. You don't want to encounter a scene or spend money on trips without having the appropriate wide angle or telephoto lens as it will limit your freedom for compositions. Ideally, coverage from 10mm to 400mm gives you near-total creative freedom. In practice, however, the classic three-zoom combination is usually enough. Need something wider? Create a panorama. Need a tighter frame (Which is very rarely the case) ? Crop, assuming your sensor has sufficient resolution.

Since I'm frequently asked about my equipment, and sharing gear details is standard practice, I've included my setup below. These are affiliate links that will redirect you to your local Amazon site. You'll pay the same price as searching directly, but I receive a small commission on purchases made through these links — a free and meaningful way to support my work if you're already planning to invest in new equipment anyway.