My Photography Gear
This is a selection of the photography gear I use and recommend—from cameras and lenses to the lighting equipment I use for my macro work. I’ll continue adding to this page as my setup evolves.
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Macro Lighting
Lighting is a huge part of how I create my macro photographs. I use different lighting systems depending on the subject, but these are the tools I rely on most.
Adaptalux Flexible LED Lighting
My go-to system when I need precise control close to small subjects. The flexible lighting arms let me position and shape light exactly where I need it.
amaran Ace 25c
A compact RGB light I use for macro photography, video and behind-the-scenes work when I need more output from a small light.
Tripods & Camera Support
A stable camera is essential to my macro photography, especially when focus stacking. I've been using Benro tripods for years, both in the studio and out in the forest, allowing me to focus less on my equipment and more on the creative process.
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Benro Rhino Zero
My lightweight tripod for exploring the forest and photographing tiny subjects.
Benro Rhino Three
My sturdier tripod for setups that need extra stability, especially for video and macro photography.
Benro GX35 Head
My go-to ball head for quick, precise camera positioning in macro photography.
CAMERAS
Canon R6 Mark III - VIDEO
The camera I use primarily for video and behind-the-scenes content.
Photography Gloves
Whether I'm photographing outdoors in freezing temperatures or working on macro photography, gloves have become an important part of my gear. I've been using Vallerret gloves for years, not only to keep my hands warm but also to control unwanted light.
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Vallerret Senja Liner
My go-to gloves for exploring the forest in spring and autumn. Warm, comfortable, and touchscreen-friendly.
Vallerret Skadi Zipper Mitt
My favourite winter gloves. I can quickly free my fingers when needed, and I often use the included liners to block unwanted light in my macro shots.
Vallerret Hatchet
A great-looking pair of gloves that combines style and functionality. Perfect for everyday wear, not just photography.
SPECIALIZED MACRO
For some projects, I use specialized Laowa lenses that let me explore macro photography in completely different ways.
The Laowa Aksen 5:1–10:1 takes me into extreme magnification, revealing details almost invisible to the naked eye, while the Laowa Probe Zoom gives me unique wide-angle macro perspectives that I use mostly for video and behind-the-scenes footage.
