Photography is a language — light is the vocabulary, but the tools we use shape how that light becomes emotion.

Here’s the kit I rely on to translate real people, places, and stories into the visual world of

The word 'MOONLITE' written in stylized white letters on a black background with a crescent moon shape forming part of the letter 'O'.

pièce de résistance

My main camera of choice is the Sony a6700.

Even though it’s an APS-C crop-sensor camera, the imagery it produces with modern lenses is virtually indistinguishable from full-frame systems. It delivers outstanding autofocus, a wide dynamic range, and the compact mobility I need for both portrait work and adventure photography.

To enhance usability and durability, the A6700 is fully rigged in a Tilta cage, fitted with original Tilta accessories. Their build quality is exceptional, and I love the modern aesthetic — especially the Forest Green and Coyote design accents that make the camera feel as professional as it performs.

Mounted on the cage most of the time is my Atomos Shinobi Go monitor. I rely on it for video work and for shooting portraits in harsh sunlight where screen visibility and precise focus become essential.

Sony logo with black letters and an orange alpha symbol.
A Sony camera with a black textured grip and a protective frame, placed on a dark surface, with an orange box behind it labeled 'X 67'.

sony a6700

A portable wireless speaker with the AtomOS logo, a USB flash drive, a coiled USB cable, and an AtomOS device, with a Shinobi Go box in the background.
Logo with stylized atom symbol and the word ATOMS

atomos shinobi go

Collection of camera equipment and accessories, including a tripod, mounting brackets, handle, cooling system box, and various components, arranged on a dark table.
The logo of the brand 'Tilta' in bold, stylized black letters.

tilta kit for a6700

PORTRAIT LENSES

Capturing Character & Aura.

A great portrait lens is designed to flatter — it gently compresses facial features, separates the subject from the background, and draws attention straight to the eyes and emotion. It’s not just about sharpness — it’s about presence.

VILTROX logo in white text on a black background
Box and camera lens for VILTROX Pro AF 27mm F1.2 on dark surface with pink and purple lighting.

viltrox 27 f1.2

Logo of Sirui, featuring a stylized eagle or bird emblem and the words 'SIRUI' in blue.
A camera lens with a black geometric pattern, labeled 85 F/1.4, placed on a dark surface next to its packaging box that is white with black and blue accents, displaying the brand name 'Aurora' and the lens image.

sirui aurora 85 f1.4

EVERyday LENSES

A great everyday lens adapts to the moment — versatile, reliable, and ready for anything from spontaneous street shots to unexpected portraits. It’s the lens you trust when you don’t know what’s coming next.It keeps detail corner-to-corner, controls distortion, and captures the scale and wonder of nature, day or night.

A Sony E-mount camera lens E 16-55mm F2.8 GM placed on a black surface next to its orange and black packaging box.
Sony logo with black text and orange alpha symbol on white background.

Sony 16-55 f2.8g

Sony E-mount camera lens with its original orange packaging box placed on a black surface.

sony 11 f1.8

filters, Sculpting Light & Creativity

Filters shape emotion at the source of an image. PolarPro filters are my trusted choice for cinematic control and playful experimentation.

Filters are the final touch of personality — shaping light before it ever reaches the sensor. They let me shift mood, add cinematic texture, control reflections, or dive into bold creative effects. It’s where technical control meets artistic experimentation.

Stylized black and white logo with a capital letter 'F' on a black background.
A gray camera with a large lens marked 67mm, placed on a dark surface with purple curtains in the background.
A Peter McKinnon variable ND filter set with 67mm size, with the filter, box, and a lens cap on a dark surface with purple lighting.

shortstache everyday

Chroma VND/PL Black mist

A Blue Morphic 6mm quantum filter with its packaging and lens caps on a black surface.

BlueMorphic Streak

A camera lens filter with a 67mm diameter sits on a black fabric pouch with yellow text that reads 'PRYZM' and '67mm'. Behind the filter and pouch, there is a cardboard box labeled 'SPECTRA WARP 67MM' for the camera filter, from the Pryzm Series.
A camera lens filter case and a circular filter with metallic edges placed on a dark table in front of a box showing a person wearing a helmet with a skull logo, holding a camera, with text that reads "GOLD MIST" and "135 SERIES."

Warp

135mm gold mist

Two circular drone filter lenses with orange centers, resting on a dark surface with a black box in the background. The box is labeled 'Helix ND8' with gold and blue accents.

Maglock nd8

Carry System

Always Ready to Create

A great carry system protects creativity — keeping the tools safe, organized, and ready the moment inspiration strikes. After years of trying every alternative, I’ve found that Compagnon combines smart design, durability, and genuine craftsmanship better than anyone. Their bags move as I move — whether I’m hiking, traveling, or shooting the streets — and they do it with comfort, style, and confidence.

I rely on their signature Element Backpack when I’m traveling with a full setup, the Element Sling bag for lightweight street and portrait days, and the Pouch to keep every cable, battery, and accessory exactly where it should be.

These bags adapt to any environment — rugged yet refined, built to perform, and designed to move as I move.

Black silhouettes of a dog, a cat, and a rabbit sitting together on a white background.
A tan backpack with black straps and buckles on a cobblestone path, with palm trees and greenery in the background.
A beige tactical shoulder bag with black straps and buckles, featuring multiple compartments and zippers.

backpack (30l)

sling (7L) v2

A brown and black backpack leaning against a tree trunk on green grass, with a black small pouch placed beside it, in an outdoor setting with a blurred background.

pouch

VIDEO GEAR

A great video GEAR tells stories through motion..

For video work, I rely on the compact yet powerful DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and GoPro Hero 11 — both fully kitted with a variety of filters for total creative control.

The Osmo lives inside a Tilta cage, adding grip, protection, and a professional feel, while the GoPro rides on a Snap Mount system for quick, magnetic versatility wherever inspiration strikes. Together, they let me capture movement, atmosphere, and behind-the-scenes moments with cinematic precision in any environment.

A black and white abstract geometric artwork with bold shapes and sharp angles.
Collection of DJI drone accessories including a carrying case, drone batteries, a wireless microphone, a drone propeller guard, and other drone parts on a dark surface with pink lighting.

OSMO POCKET 3 kit

GoPro logo with four color squares below the text on a black background.
A GoPro camera mounted on a tripod, with a case open showing a 128GB microSD card, on a dark surface.

GOPRO 11 kit

“At the end of the day, the true magic isn’t in the camera or the lenses — it’s in the stories they help create. This gear evolves with me, supports every creative decision, and allows me to stay focused on what matters most: capturing the emotion, the aura, and the fleeting beauty of real moments. Tools come and go. But the art we make with them — that’s what lasts.”

A tan backpack with black straps and buckles placed on a cobblestone path surrounded by trees and greenery.