Gear as a Tool
For me, gear is simply a tool, it doesn’t make the artist, it helps you tell the story. The high end Canon kit I use is built to take a beating in the field. You don’t handle it delicately out in the wild; you rely on it to capture the moments, the images, and the video that tell the story.
Cameras
Canon R5 (×2) are my main workhorses. One generally sticks to the 400mm f/2.8, while the other stays with the 70–200mm f/2.8 IS II. Both are incredibly reliable, fast, and capable of delivering stunning image quality.
Lenses & Usage
The 400mm f/2.8 is My favourite lens, both technically and aesthetically. It produces beautiful background separation, exceptional sharpness, and vibrant colours. The look it gives is distinct and three dimensional, and backlit or in the right light, it can create very creative, striking images.
The 70–200mm f/2.8 IS II is perfect for capturing animals within their habitat, giving context while keeping the subject prominent.
The 50mm f/1.8 is my go-to walk-around lens, great for people and environmental shots.
The 100mm f/2.8 Macro is ideal for capturing fine details and close-up textures.
The 16mm f/2.8 is my wide-angle for panoramas, dramatic skies, and scene-setting imagery, perfect for giving a sense of place in both photos and video.
The classic 100-400mm being deployed on whales and dolphins