Wildlife photography is more than capturing animals—it’s about patience, respect, and connection. From gear choices and ethical field practices to photographing close to home or deep in Alaska’s backcountry, here’s how to tell nature’s story through your lens.
From national parks to cross-country road trips, I’ve built a travel photography system that balances flexibility and simplicity. In this guide, I share my go-to gear with the Fuji X-T5 and Leica Q3, my favorite lenses, accessories, and how I pack for long adventures across the USA.
Looking for the best lenses for the Fuji X-T5? With a 40MP sensor, this camera deserves glass that can keep up. In this guide, I share my favorite travel-friendly Fujinon lenses—from the versatile 16-55mm f/2.8 to the fast 23mm f/1.4 for street photography, the 33mm f/1.4 for portraits, and the 16mm f/1.4 for sweeping landscapes. For wildlife and distant scenes, the 70-300mm paired with the 1.4x teleconverter delivers incredible reach without breaking your back. I also give a nod to the underrated 18-55mm kit lens, which is sharper than you think. Whether you’re capturing city streets, mountain peaks, or wildlife on the move, these lenses bring out the best in the X-T5 and keep your travel kit light, sharp, and ready for adventure.
From mountains to city streets, the Leica Q3 and Fujifilm X-T5 cover it all. I rely on the Q3 for breathtaking landscapes and the X-T5 for flexible, detail-rich shots