My Gear

I shoot primarily on a Sony A7RIII, which gives me the flexibility and resolution I need for low-light, high-intensity live shows without compromising dynamic range.

My main lens is the Tamron 35–150mm f/2–2.8, versatile enough to cover everything from wide contextual shots to tight, intimate portraits mid-performance. I also use:

  • Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master – for expressive portraits and subject isolation.

  • Sony Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 – for natural rendering and sharp detail.

  • Sony A-Mount 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye + LA-EA4 – for immersive, spatially distorted shots when the moment calls for it.

I’ve also been known to mount vintage Minolta Rokkor lenses on the A7RIII for their unique character and rendering—especially when I want something with a bit more texture and unpredictability.

When I shoot film, I use a Minolta Dynax 7 loaded with Ilford Delta 3200, which handles low-light gigs with beautiful grain and a completely different kind of honesty. It’s a slower, more deliberate process, but one that complements my digital work and reminds me to stay present in the moment.

My gear choices are about responsiveness and feel, not prestige. Everything I use is selected for how it helps me stay intuitive, unobtrusive, and focused on capturing musicians as they are.

RAW Processing Software

For processing my RAW files, I use DxO PhotoLab 8 along with DxO FilmPack 7 and DxO ViewPoint 3. I prefer DxO over Adobe Lightroom for several reasons:

  • Lens & Sensor Optimisation – DxO’s lens and sensor modules automatically get the best out of any camera and lens combination.

  • DeepPRIME XD2 – The best noise reduction and detail recovery software I’ve used, which is especially important when shooting in low light at gigs.

  • Automatic Quality – Most of the noise reduction, lens correction, and detail recovery just work without extra tweaking.

  • Accurate Colour – DxO calibrates colour by physically measuring camera sensors, giving far better results (especially with Sony cameras) than Adobe’s often underwhelming profiles.

  • No Subscription – Perhaps most importantly, DxO isn’t tied to a “software as a service” model. You pay once, and you own it, upgrading only if and when you choose.