My 2025 Photography Gear
- Neelam Chand
- Oct 3
- 3 min read
Photography isn’t just about capturing moments it’s about translating emotion, texture, and light into visual poetry. Over the years, I’ve curated a gear setup that balances versatility, precision, and portability. Whether I’m chasing golden hour landscapes, documenting urban life, or composing aerial perspectives, each piece of equipment plays a distinct role in my creative process.
Camera Body - Only Fujifilm crop sensor kit.
My workhorse for high-speed shooting and demanding conditions. With its stacked sensor and blazing-fast autofocus, it’s perfect for wildlife, action, and cinematic video work.
My secondary camera. Compact yet powerful, this is my go-to for street photography and travel. It delivers stunning image quality in a lightweight form factor, making it ideal for spontaneous captures.
Lens Kits - Only need four to get the job done.
My go-to ultra-wide for landscapes, interiors, and architectural storytelling. With edge-to-edge sharpness and weather resistance, it’s built for dynamic environments—from misty coastlines to tight indoor spaces. The constant f/4 aperture and optical stabilization make handheld shooting smooth and reliable.
This versatile zoom punches above its weight. Often mistaken for a kit lens, it delivers crisp detail and fast autofocus across a useful focal range. I use it for everyday shooting, travel, and quick setups where flexibility matters. The f/2.8 at the wide end gives it surprising low-light capability.
Lightweight reach without the bulk. This budget-friendly telephoto is ideal for casual wildlife, distant landscapes, and compressed compositions. While not weather-sealed, its image stabilization and reach make it a solid companion when packing light.
A powerhouse for wildlife and sports. This lens delivers stunning reach and clarity, even at full extension. With weather sealing, fast linear motors, and effective stabilization, it’s built for serious outdoor work. I rely on it when detail at a distance is non-negotiable.
Drones
Primary drone. My mid-range aerial beast. With robust obstacle avoidance and excellent image quality, it’s ideal for more complex flight paths and dynamic compositions.
Ultra-portable and packed with intelligent flight modes, this drone is perfect for cinematic aerials and quick deployment in remote locations.
Filters: Controlling Light and Mood
These 2-in-1 filters are essential for managing reflections, glare, and exposure in bright conditions. Multi-coated and water-repellent, they help me maintain image integrity in challenging environments.
Camera Bag: Organised and Ready
Durable, waterproof, and intelligently designed. With padded dividers and quick access compartments, it keeps my gear safe and my workflow efficient whether I’m hiking trails or navigating city streets.
Tripods: Stability in Every Scenario
My main studio-grade tripod for precision work. With a rock-solid build and flexible positioning, it’s indispensable for long exposures, macro shots, and controlled compositions.
Secondary when I don't what to carry much weight. Lightweight and extendable, this tripod doubles as a selfie stick and phone holder. It’s my mobile solution for vlogging, time-lapses, and quick setups.
Each piece of gear in my kit has earned its place through experience, experimentation, and a relentless pursuit of quality. Whether I’m shooting handheld at dusk or composing a drone panorama at sunrise, this setup empowers me to tell stories that resonate.
If you’re building your own kit or refining your workflow, I’d love to hear what gear you swear by. Let’s keep the conversation going because photography is as much about community as it is about creativity.
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