Prepping for Your Workshop

For your upcoming workshop, please consider the following items as you prepare and pack. These suggestions will help you make the most of our time together and ensure you’re comfortable and ready for every activity.

RECOMMENDED GEAR

• Camera: DSLR or mirrorless body

• Lenses: Ultra Wide angle: 14-24mm, Mid-range: 24-70mm, Telephoto: 70-200mm, 80-400mm, etc.(as noted in full frame focal lengths)

• Lens aperture of f/2.8 or faster

• Sturdy tripod and head (preferably without a center column for Milky Way photography)

• Wired shutter release or wireless remote release, or intervalometer for long bulb-mode exposures (if camera is not equipped)

• Extra batteries for everything that takes batteries. You’ll thank me

• Extra memory cards, so you don’t miss a single shot

• Lens cleaner/blower to save you from dust gremlins

• Circular Polarizer (if you only have one filter in your bag, this is it)

• 3-stop or variable neutral density (nice to have, but not required)

• Laptop, or other system to backup your images each day

PERSONAL ITEMS

• Headlamp + extra batteries

• Camera bag + rainfly

• Bring layered, warm, breathable, clothing, including a waterproof shell

• Comfortable supportive footwear, wicking socks (wool or synthetic)

• Dress for the temps. Layers are recommended. Always check the local forecast as it varies.

• Be sure to dress for the temps, and bring snacks, and beverages.

• Bring snacks and stay hydrated (hydration especially important at altitude)

• Consider hand warmers for those early morning shoots, plus warm gloves or fingerless mittens

• Trekking poles

• Bug repellant (highly recommend Picaridin by Sawyer for DEET-resistant night gnats)

• Sun Glasses, hat, handkerchief (Desert sand especially hard on the eyes, handkerchief for dusty wind)

• Toiletries