Having extensively used a number of camera bodies over the years, I am very familiar with each of their capabilities, and which camera body would be suited for different types of shooters. Every camera you see in this list are the current cameras I either own or use regularly.   View Cameras

 

Some of the most common questions I get are about starter lenses. As you are probably discovering on your own, photography gear is quite expensive and it may be hard to judge how serious you want to get about it.

This section lists the most basic, affordable lenses for beginners on a budget.   View Lenses For Beginners

 

Between cost, focal length, max aperture and quality of glass, there is no such thing as a perfect lens, and there is a tradeoff somewhere on each of those criteria.

This is a list of my top lenses, their strengths and weaknesses and which lens is best suited for what type of shooting.   View Michael's Lenses

 

If you keep on shooting, sooner or later you will discover that it is all about light and in many circumstances, the shot will be impossible without an external lighting source. This is my best list of portable lighting gear.   View Portable Lighting

 

A lot more power and a lot less portable. Obviously you could bring this out on location (and I often do). Studio lighting gear requires more setup time, but in the end will give you a lot more firepower and control over your final image.   View Studio Lighting

 

I am becoming more and more involved with different types of water photography, including scuba photography and surfing photography. Without having a mentor of my own, I have to learn everything the hard way first hand. Here is a list of all the gear I use when in the water, from Camera Housings, to Back Up Cameras, to my actual dive equipment.   View Water Photography

 

Here is my list of top tripods, heads as well as steadi-cams, bags and other support gear.   View Tripods & Support

 

If you have invested so much money into a good camera and set of lenses, it only makes sense to have a great bag. Having traveled all over the world with my gear, I know a bag can be your blessing or your bane. Here are my top favorites.   View Camera Bags, Pouches & Protection