What I bring along
A few things that make long road trips and shooting days a little easier. These are products I actually use.
This isn’t everything that rides along with me, just a start. More gear will be added as the journeys continue.
Camera Gear
Canon EOS R6 Mark II: My main camera for landscapes and road trip photography.
Canon EOS R6 (astro-modified): Modified to capture more of the night sky’s color, especially the reds in nebulae.
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM: For airshows, distant details, and compressing layers in a landscape.
Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM: My everyday workhorse for most landscapes and road trip scenes.
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM: For big, wide scenes and night skies.
Canon RF 50mm F1.2 L USM: For details and a natural, close-to-the-eye perspective.
Really Right Stuff TVC-34L Versa Series 3 Mk2 Carbon Fiber Tripod
Really Right Stuff TFC-14 Series 1 Mk2 Carbon Fiber Tripod
Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ball Head with Full Size Screw-Knob Clamp
Really Right Stuff BH-30 Ball Head with Mini Screw-Knob Clamp
Leofoto LB-75 Leveling Base with Butterfly Handle with 75mm Plate
GoPro HERO13 Black
My go-to for road trip footage and action moments, rugged enough to go where my bigger cameras can’t.
iOptron SkyTracker Pro/iOptron Skyguider Pro
For long exposures of the night sky.
🎒 Carrying & Protection
*Shimoda Explore V2 30L: My camera gear rides in this pack on every road trip and long shooting day. It’s comfortable on my back and shoulders for hours, and it keeps everything organized and protected, from remote trails to a crowded airshow photo pit. Shop here
🚗 Road Trip Essentials
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Keeps my camera batteries, laptop, and phone charged on long drives and remote stops.
🛰️ Safety & Navigation
Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus: My safety net on solo road trips and remote trails. When there’s no cell signal, I can still send messages to family and call for help through satellite SOS if I ever need it.
Starlink Mini:
Keeps me connected where cell service disappears, so I can check weather, stay in touch with family, and even back up photos from the road. A small dish that makes remote travel feel a lot less remote.
💻 Editing & Software
Adobe Creative Cloud
-Lightroom
-Photoshop
TopazLabs
Apple Final Cut Pro
Curious about the gear that rides along on these journeys? I’m happy to share what I use, from cameras and lenses to the little things that make long road days easier. Just send me a message!
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