What's in My Camera Bag (2026 Edition)

People ask me all the time: “What camera do you use?” Fair question, but the honest answer is that the camera is only the beginning. After 11 years and hundreds of sessions across weddings, sports arenas, city streets, and studio portraits, I’ve landed on a Sony mirrorless kit that I genuinely trust in every situation. This isn’t a sponsored post. These are the tools I show up with, and here’s exactly why I chose each one.

Gear should serve your vision — not define it. But choosing the right tools frees you to focus on the moments that matter most.

One is built for speed; the other is built for depth. Together they cover everything. Whether I’m tracking a fast-moving athlete courtside or composing a slow, deliberate portrait in natural window light ,the kit adapts to the moment without me having to think twice about it.

Take your time with gear selection. You’ll get better at each aspect slowly. And while you do, you’ll be amazed at how much easier it all is and how the habit forms.

For me, the most important part of improving at photography has been sharing it. Tell people you’re trying to get better at photography. Talk about it. When you talk about it, other people get excited about it. They’ll come on photo walks with you. They’ll pose for portraits.

The light is always different in the early hours. Your bag is lighter. Your mind is clearer. And the streets belong to you. Make it a habit to shoot in the morning.