Equipment

Although talented photographers can sometimes create compelling images with simple photographic equipment, I’m committed to the practice of always using the best cameras and lighting equipment available. For that reason, I always use the most current professional-grade camera bodies, lenses, and flashes. In addition to my primary tools, I also own an wide array of backup equipment to insure that I can continue to do my best work when the unthinkable happens.

My primary camera for event photography is Nikon’s flagship camera—the Nikon D800. The spectacular low light performance of the Nikon D5 is is particularly important when I’m photographing events in dark places, or when I’m working outside at night. That camera body has no equal when it comes to creating photographs in those situations. When I’m working those events, I carry two camera bodies with two different lenses mounted and alternate between them depending on the needs of the moment.

Cameras, Lenses & Flash

  • Nikon D5 Digital SLR Camera (2)
  • Nikon D800 Digital SLR Camera
  • GoPro HERO3 Black: Surf Edition
  • Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S Autofocus Lens
  • Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR AF-S Autofocus Lens
  • Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Lens
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Autofocus Lens (2)
  • Nikon 200-400mm f/4 G-AFS ED-IF VR Lens
  • Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Autofocus Lens (2)
  • Nikon 60mm f/2.8 ED AF-S Autofocus Lens
  • Nikon 105mm f/2.8 D-AF Macro Lens
  • Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x Teleconverter
  • Nikon TC-20E III 2x Teleconverter
  • Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight (5)

Studio Lighting & Lighting Modifiers

  • Profoto B1 500 AirTTL Battery-Powered Flashes (5)
  • Profoto B1 500 Lithium-ion Batteries (10)
  • Profoto Air Remote TTL-N for Nikon
  • Profoto Air Remote Transceiver
  • Profoto 4 x 6 RF Softboxes (2)
  • Profoto 3 x 4 RFi Softboxes (2)
  • Profoto 2 x 3 RF Softboxes (2)
  • Profoto 1 x 6 RF Softboxes (2)
  • Profoto 1 x 4 RF Softboxes (2)
  • Profoto 1 x 3 RF Softboxes (2)
  • Profoto Zoom Reflector 2 (2)
  • Profoto 5° Honeycomb Grid for Zoom Reflector 2 (2)

Studio Grip Equipment

  • Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand with Grip Arm Kit (6)
  • Matthews Senior Double Riser Rolling Steel Stand
  • Matthews Baby Jr. Double Riser Rolling Steel Stand (7)
  • Matthews Mini Boom Arm
  • Matthews Junior Boom Arm
  • Matthews 24 x 36 Flag (Black)
  • Matthews 48 x 48 Black Floppy Cutter (2)
  • Matthews 48 x 48 White Floppy Cutter (2)

Notable Accessories

  • Lexar 32 GB 1000x Pro Compact Flash Memory Card (4)
  • Lexar 64 GB 1066x Pro Compact Flash Memory Card (8)
  • Lexar 128 GB 1066x Pro Compact Flash Memory Card (4)
  • Lexar 64 GB 1000x Pro Compact Flash Memory Card
  • SanDisk 32 GB Extreme Pro Compact Flash Memory Card (6)
  • SanDisk 64 GB Extreme Pro Compact Flash Memory Card
  • SanDisk 64 GB SDXC Extreme Pro Memory Card
  • Really Right Stuff B150-B Macro Focusing Rail
  • Really Right Stuff B91-B Flash Bracket
  • Really Right Stuff BD4-L L-Plate for Nikon D4 Camera Body (2)
  • Really Right Stuff BD800-L L-Plate for Nikon D800/800E
  • Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ball Head
  • Really Right Stuff CB-28 28-inch Camera Bar
  • Really Right Stuff FAS Clamp Fore-Aft Sliding Clamp (2)
  • Really Right Stuff Hi-Capacity Monopod Head with B2 AS II (MH-01-LR)
  • Really Right Stuff LCF-10 Foot for Nikon VR/VR-II 70-200mm/f2.8
  • Really Right Stuff LCF-14 Foot for for Nikon 200-400mm and Nikon 300mm
  • Really Right Stuff MPR-192 Rail