My Main Camera: Canon EOS R6 Mark II

This is the camera I use for almost every session — weddings, portraits, love stories, families, pets.It’s fast, reliable, and perfect for the natural, warm style I love.

The R6 Mark II lets me shoot in any lighting: golden sunset, cloudy mornings, dark registry offices, cozy cafés.Skin tones come out soft and beautiful, movement stays sharp, and I can focus on what matters most — your story.

My Essential Lenses

Canon RF 24–70mm f/2.8L

My go-to lens for everything.
It’s versatile, sharp, and adapts beautifully whether we’re shooting emotional close-ups or romantic wide shots.

Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L

The lens I choose when I want to create truly magical portraits. It produces stunning background separation, flattering compression, and incredible detail — perfect for elegant close-ups, emotional moments, and cinematic storytelling.  

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8

The “dreamy bokeh” lens.
Perfect for natural portraits with soft backgrounds and flattering light.

Canon RF 16mm f/2.8

For creative wide angles, architecture, indoor spaces, and storytelling compositions.

Aerial Perspective: DJI Mini 4K Drone

Sometimes the most magical photos come from above.
I use my drone to capture cinematic landscapes, beach views, dunes, forests, and emotional moments from a completely different perspective — always where flying is permitted, of course.

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Flash & Artistic Accessories

I work with a range of professional lighting equipment to adapt to every shooting environment.

  • Godox DP400III-V — a powerful studio strobe for controlled, professional lighting.
  • Godox V1 Pro C — my go-to portable flash for powerful and natural-looking light.
  • Godox iT30 Pro C — a compact flash, perfect for lightweight outdoor sessions and spontaneous moments.
  • Godox SL100Bi — a continuous LED light, ideal for video, creative portraits, and situations where constant lighting works best.

I also use reflectors, soft modifiers, diffusion filters, mist filters, and other creative accessories to shape the light and create anything from soft natural portraits to dramatic cinematic images.

  Vintage Magic: When I Want Emotion Over Perfection  

Helios-44M 58mm f/2

Known for its swirly bokeh and nostalgic character.
This lens adds emotion, softness, and a touch of “old movie” aesthetic.

Sesnon 135mm f/2.8

Cinematic compression and timeless depth — especially beautiful outdoors.

Retropia Cookie Lens

A handcrafted lens that creates dreamy flares and artistic glow.
It gives a mood that digital perfection simply cannot imitate.

Retro Cameras

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS35 — a compact digital camera with film-like charm.
Fujifilm Instax Wide — instant memories you can hold in your hands.

Why This Matters for Your Photos

Great photography isn’t just about gear — it’s about vision, intuition, and light.
But the right tools help me bring your story to life in the most beautiful way possible: 

  • natural skin tones
  • soft cinematic 
  • lightatmospheric colors
  • sharp movement and emotion
  • warm, nostalgic textures when needed

Every piece of equipment in my bag has a purpose — and together, they help create photos that feel alive, honest, and full of soul.

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