What equipment do I use for photography, filming, and editing?

05/10/2025

The opening photo shows all the equipment I use for photography, filming, and editing. I shoot videos with this great little Osmo Pocket 3 camera from DJI, take photos exclusively with an iPhone 17 Pro, which replaced the 16 Pro in the picture, and edit everything in Lightroom on an iPad Pro M4.

Some people may argue—and perhaps rightly so—that taking photos with a phone is not and never will be real photography, but I'm not a professional photographer, and it's enough for my snapping around for now. Of course, I'm trying to improve, working on myself and delving deeper and deeper into the secrets of photography and photo editing, but I don't feel ready for a proper camera yet. And honestly, even though the iPhone 17 Pro is one of the best phones for photography, and I'm not even able to exploit its full potential yet, a photo isn't always just about the technology used to take it.

And I totally agree with the idea that the best camera is the one you always have with you. Which is exactly what my phone is...

Update: After much deliberation, we decided to add a drone to our equipment. And now, after flying a few batteries, I know it was a good decision. The perspective from a drone, especially in the mountains, is truly priceless. So what did I end up choosing? Given my needs, the DJI Mini 4 Pro was the best fit. Of course, in the Fly More Combo...