
Whether I’m hiking solo through alpine trails or filming wildlife in remote spots, my camera setup has evolved into a flexible and powerful kit. I didn’t build it overnight — it’s the result of years of experimenting, upgrading, forgetting SD cards (oops), and slowly figuring out what works best for both photography and video. Before…

There’s something quietly powerful about being alone in the forest before most of the world wakes up. Last Saturday, I visited Franklin Falls Trail, one of Washington’s more popular gems, though you wouldn’t guess that if you arrived as early as I did.