I believe that “gear” matters, and also doesn’t matter. I matters in the sense that you need it to do your job and fulfill your creative vision. Having access to great tools and equipment is a joy and it makes long days and intense shoots easier. However what matters most is the soul and creative tools of the user and how they combine it all to bring an image to life.
At the same time the gear doesn’t matter in the sense that it’s the user who makes the biggest difference.
My philosophy behind the gear that I use is to buy the highest quality things and take care of them so they will take care of me. With that in mind here is a list of the gear that I trust and use exclusively.
Cameras
Canon EOS R5
Canon EOS R
Canon EOS 650
Canon AE1
Holga 120N
Lenses
Canon RF 70-200 f/2.8L
Canon RF 15-35 f/2.8L
Canon EF 8-15 f/4L Fisheye
Canon EF 135 f/2L
Canon EF 100 f/2.8L Macro
Canon EF 24-70 f/4L
Sigma EF 50 f/1.4 ART
Canon EF 50 f/1.8 STM
Canon EF 40 f/2.8
Sigma 35 f/1.4 ART
Rokinon EF 14 f/2.8
Holga EF mount lens
Vintage Lenses
Sears FD 28 f/2.8
Canon EF 50 f/1.8 v1
Canon FD 100-200 f/5.6
Sigma FD 70-250 f/3.5 Macro
Lighting
Godox AD200 Pro 2
2- Godox AD200 Pro
Various Beauty Dishes and Modifiers
Other necessary gear that I use and love
Backpack and bags by Mind Shift Gear and Think Tank photo
Organizers and cases by Think Tank Photo
Peak Design Capture and Cuff
LPB Light Painting Brushes
Software by Adobe
Technology by Apple
Sunglasses by Oakley
Clothing and outerwear by Patagonia
Knives by Benchmade and Victorinox
Multi-Tools by Leatherman
Coffee by Zeke’s