Relive the top Hawkeye football moments of 2017 captured by Register photographers

Staff Report Published 4:15 p.m. CT Dec. 4, 2017 | Updated 4:21 p.m. CT Dec. 4, 2017

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz has 142 career wins at the school, one shy of tying Hayden Fry. The Hawkeyes play in the Dec. 27 Pinstripe Bowl. Chad Leistikow / The Register

Register photographers Bryon Houlgrave (left) and Brian Powers(Photo: File photos)

The Iowa Hawkeyes are going bowling, and Register photographers Brian Powers and Bryon Houlgrave caught many of the memorable moments leading to their matchup against Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl.

For Houlgrave, it wasn't just about being in the right position, but capturing a moment that Hawkeye fans will surely remember from Iowa's win over Ohio State.

"I locked my focus on Josh Jackson from the opposite end of the field," said Houlgrave. "It was late in the fourth quarter, and Ohio State was threatening to score. Jackson closed in on Ohio State receiver Binjimen Victor, who was the intended target, and went up and pulled down a one-handed catch for an interception."

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Iowa junior cornerback Josh Jackson makes a spectacular interception preventing Ohio State from scoring a touchdown at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Iowa City. (Photo: Bryon Houlgrave/The Register)

The result: Iowa pulled off the upset with a win that would have ramifications for the Buckeyes down the road.

"It was a pretty magical moment in a magical atmosphere," Houlgrave said. "Iowa kicked Ohio State back to Buckeye land with a 55-24 loss, proving again how hard winning at Kinnick is for top-ranked programs."

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For Powers, his favorite moment happened off the field, 12 stories up inside the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital:

"The wave, following the end of the first quarter at Hawkeye games, quickly became a national phenomenon for highlighting the kids and families in the Stead Family Children's Hospital," said Powers. "After photographing it from the field, I was excited to meet the Kohn family and photograph the wave and what it meant to them for a game. The feeling on the 12th floor as fans turned to wave was incredible, and seeing Will Kohn wave back and smile was truly special."

More from Powers and USA TODAY's George Schroeder: The Iowa Wave through a child's eyes

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After watching the wave and with the second quarter barely underway, 6-year-old Will Kohn is transferred back to his bed to begin dialysis for the next 17 hours at the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Iowa City. (Photo: Brian Powers/The Register)

"What felt odd though was the walk back to his room after knowing the whistle had blown for the second quarter and those fans had returned to their football as Will was set to begin hours of dialysis. When we got back to his room and Will's dad, Chris, lifted Will from his wheelchair to his bed, I couldn't help but notice the game was playing on one of the TV's in the room, which I thought perfectly illustrated this sentiment."

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Be sure to follow Bryon Houlgrave as he heads to New York for the Pinstripe Bowl later this month.

For the children and families in the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital including 6-year-old Will Kohn, the end of the first quarter marks the beginning of their brief escape from the hospital walls. This is Wills story. Brian Powers/Des Moines Register

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Canon takes over an island, employs helicopters to get photographers using cameras again

APPROACHING the customised light helicopter — a surprisingly small flying machine with the doors removed — you can't help appreciate the lengths Canon goes to ensure its keenest customers capture a great photo ... and hold on to your hat.

The helicopter rides, limited to two passengers at a time to ensure the best views, were just one of a host of unexpected photographic activities organised by Canon Collective for a festival on Queensland's Moreton Island.

More than 150 photographic enthusiasts ferried to Tangalooma Island Resort to take part in the three-day event that also featured underwater photography, bus rides through picturesque National Park for long exposure beach shots, and a fashion shoot, complete with models and professional lighting rig, on the sand dunes.

The Moreton Island Festival of Photography was spearheaded by Brisbane local Greg Sullavan, one of eight Canon Collective Ambassadors running courses to improve camera enthusiasts' skills and inspire them with new photographic ideas.

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Other photographic masters hosting events on the island included Darren Jew, who flew in from photographing humpback whales in Tonga, and another Brisbane-based ambassador Colin Baker, who recently guided photographers on a Canon Collective tour of South Africa.

Canon consumer experience marketing manager Natalie Ungurian says the Moreton Island event, and those like it, are designed to teach photographers how to use their equipment in the most practical and social way possible.

"Research says people will go out and buy a camera and they'll probably put it to the side because they don't know how to use it," she says. "It will just sit there while they wish they knew how to use it better.

"What we really try to do is to help people get the most out of their camera gear and give them the chance to try different gear as well."

The Moreton Island event was one of three photographic festivals held by Canon Collective this year, in addition to individual events spanning everything from wildlife portraits to time-lapse workshops and pet photography studio sessions.

Ungurian says the tutorials are not just designed for beginners but for camera users learning what style of photography suits them.

"People might not know straight away that they want to be a portrait photographer, for example," she says.

"So we offer different opportunities for people to try stuff like landscape photography or going in a helicopter or going underwater; things that they might not do on their own but things we can facilitate to help them explore different genres and take their photography to the next level."

Upcoming events include sunrise, macro, and street photography opportunities, as well as explainers on family photographs, video capture, and editing.

Ungurian says many of the Collective events are free, or offered at a low cost, as they're not designed to make a profit but merely cover expenses … like those involved in getting photographers airborne.

She doesn't rule a return to Moreton Island for the group, who seemed to take over the holiday island from dolphin feeding sessions to a bonfire welcome party.

But the next Canon Collective festival is set for Byron Bay, she says, where there will be "more water events" and tips from "a well renowned photographer at surf events".

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Most Inspirational Photographers of the Month - November 2017

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Another month is in the books, and it was a month in which we had some truly epic photos to share.

From portraits to landscapes, architecture to wildlife, these images are as varied as they are inspiring.

These photos represent some of the best in our PhotographyTalk Galleries, so have a look and get inspired to create your own masterpieces!

This incredible shot by Artur Stanisz demonstrates the value of patience in photography.

After having nothing but clouds, snow, and darkness for days, Artur woke up to this fantastic scene in the middle of the night.

No one ever said photography was easy, but, boy, the results sure can be worth it!

This gorgeous shot taken by Paulo is of Ria de Aveiro, Portugal.

With the perfectly still water, this image just oozes peace and serenity. The plants on the surface of the water serve as a perfect tool for directing our eyes to the boat.

Nice work, Paulo!

It's often said that lighting is what makes a photo, and that's certainly true in this epic shot by Roberto Pavic.

The burst of light on the left side of the photo offers a wonderful contrast to the cool tones that dominate the shot.

That light reflected in the water in the foreground is a fun bonus!

This shot by Ahmet was taken at the prime time of day - Golden Hour - to capitalize on the warmth and softness of the light.

The symmetry in this shot is a nice touch, which was made possible by the vertical orientation of the composition.

This photo couldn't be more appropriate for fall!

Nico Babot snapped this beauty in Arrowtown, New Zealand, which is known for the incredible fall colors during the autumn there.

The leading lines in this image are spot on as well!

Brad Scott offers up this gem of a landscape, showing an interesting take on the famous Horseshoe Bend.

Many photographers take a similar shot, but in landscape format.

By switching to vertical format, Brad is able to incorporate the interesting cloud formations for more visual appeal.

When looking at this incredible image by Artur Stanisz, one word comes to mind - EPIC.

From the gorgeous dynamic range to the perfect framing to the gorgeous layering that's going on, this is one heck of an image, worthy of today's title of Inspirational Photo of the Day!

This is a master class in creating better landscape shots!

This image by Connie shows how the ethereal nature of fog (and in this case, forest fire smoke as well) can be beautifully balanced by harsh, detail-rich features.

The smoky fog gives this shot a sense of dreaminess, and when combined with the crispness of the rocks and plant life, it creates one heck of a shot!

When taking photos, leading lines are a powerful tool for creating images with tons of depth.

In this case, Paweł Uchorczak uses leading lines to perfection to not only give the shot dimension but for also helping to frame and define the woman in the shot.

This beauty of a black and white photo by Garry's Vision and Imagination looks simple enough, but Garry actually had to make several trips and spend a lot of time waiting for the light to occur as he's captured it here.

The wait was sure worth it!

That light is simply amazing, isn't it?

Maternity photography isn't just about showing off mom and her baby bump.

As this beautiful shot by Abba Color Photography shows, by incorporating dad in the shot, you can capture a candid, authentic moment of interaction between the two that makes for a more meaningful image.

Timing is everything in photography, and David had great timing with this shot of a perfect rainbow.

Set against the dark, stormy sky, the colors of the rainbow pop and add whimsy to this stone-clad row of homes in Northern England.

Simply titled "Look Up," this shot of the Milky Way by Brad Scott has a perfect balance between the earth and sky.

Though the Milky Way is the star of the shot, the inclusion of the silhouettes of the mountain and trees and the lake in the foreground only serve to add more interest to the composition.

Great work, Brad!

Donnnnnny is back with this incredible sunset image that makes use of a short focal length to create a sweeping view of the scene.

The inclusion of the rocks in the foreground brings you right into the shot and helps direct your eyes to the colors of the sunset - and those awesome rays of light!

This gorgeous portrait by Amber Fite just goes to show that you don't have to include the subject's face in the shot for it to be successful.

You also don't need the sun at your back! In this case, the silhouette of this sweet moment is more than enough to make this an eye-catching portrait of these kids.

Wales never looked so good as in this glorious shot by J_Tom.

The gorgeous light, the leading line of the coast up to the lighthouse, and the flowers in the foreground come together beautifully. This is one well-composed photo!

There's nothing quite like a great black and white landscape, and this one by Norma Tracy sure doesn't disappoint.

With a nice dynamic range that offers deep blacks to bright whites and an eyeful of mountain peaks in the background, there's a lot to love about this one.

Great work, Norma!

PT user Ansharphoto captured the beauty of Valletta in this gorgeous panorama.

The soft, warm light of sunset is the perfect pairing with the city's beautiful architecture.

The inclusion of the water in the foreground helps balance the blue sky, making this a nicely symmetrical image as well.

One of the best things you can do to make a portrait better is to help your subject stand out from the background.

In this stunning maternity photo by Holly Heinz, you can see how the use of a shallow depth of field accomplishes just that.

The beautiful gown the model is wearing certainly doesn't hurt in making her the star of the photo!

Night photography can be a challenge, but jujupanama makes it look easy in this simple, yet beautiful night scene.

The key to this image's success is the interplay of darkness and light. The long shadows cast by the street lights is particularly eye-catching.

In this shot, Neil Parkes demonstrates that you can create a wonderful image of a normal, typical subject.

The water droplets on this leaf certainly add interest to the shot, as does the way the leaf fills the frame.

It just goes to show you don't have to go far to find great subjects for your images! 

There's just something about castles that make them prime targets for gorgeous photos.

Here, Paweł Uchorczak captures the beauty of this castle's architecture bathed in the early morning light.

The location of the castle certainly doesn't hurt in the beauty department!

When incredible light and excellent framing come together, you get a stellar image like this one from Lars van de Goor.

The way the giant trees frame the center of the shot where the three men are walking gives this photo tons of drama.

The texture of the leaves on the trees is a nice touch, too!

In this shot, Gary A. Randall demonstrates how using foreground interest can elevate the shot.

This scene is beautiful on its own, but by taking a low angle of view and incorporating the giant leaf into the foreground, it makes for an even more compelling image.

Not all photos of the sea have to include a ton of water, as we can see in this beauty of a shot by donnnnnny.

With a hint of water on the left side of the shot, we can see that this image is a long exposure.

The soft, blurry water pairs nicely with the sharply-focused rocks to create an interesting and unusual dynamic. Great work!

Travis offers up this wonderful sunset shot, which demonstrates how a sunset colors are beautiful, but also how they need supporting elements to make a complete photo.

Here, the silhouetted plants in the foreground and the trees in the background give the shot more texture and depth and contrast beautifully with the bright sky.

This beautiful landscape photo courtesy of Ryan is breathtaking, to say the least.

The vertical format really suits this scene, as it affords a view of the foreground plants, the mountain in the background, and the starry sky above.

Tailoring the format of the shot to the scene will help you create more impactful images as well!

Sometimes, simplicity is what it's all about. This image by Garry's Vision and Imagination demonstrates that point.

Though muted colors, a featureless sea, and two bare trees might not sound that pretty on paper, it's obviously a winning combination in this photo!

J_Tom demonstrates how beautiful manmade and natural elements can be when put together in the same photograph.

The harsher lines of the bridge pair nicely with the smooth surface of the water.

Notice how the leading line created by the bridge gives the photo more depth as well.

This isn't a typical scene from above the Arctic Circle, but a beautiful one nonetheless.

Alaskan Thru The Lens used a 10mm lens to capture the double rainbow in this breathtaking landscape - and it was still too wide to get it all in the shot. That's one big rainbow!

If you have shots that you want to share with the world, upload them to the PhotographyTalk Galleries, and your photos might be selected to be featured in articles just like this one!

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The 2017 Monitor Buyers Guide for Photographers: Top Recommendations

Even with all the notes and advice, it's typically a tough job to find a quality monitor in any price range. This is why I've decided to hand you my top recommendations as of November 2017. After sifting through literally hundreds of monitors, I've distilled five classes of monitors, among which are Fstoppers top recommendations in either class.

As a photographer, try to think of a monitor as a translator. What you're doing in post-processing gets translated to what you see. The quality of the translations determines how accurate the feedback loop between doing and seeing is. You certainly wouldn't want to get anything lost in translation. As such, it's important to invest in a quality monitor.

Calibration and Workflow

There's a lot more to accurate color and luminosity representation than just throwing money at Amazon or B&H. In the previous article, I've laid out some of the foundations that go into post-processing. These recommendations come from my experience as a professional fine-art photographer, where I need a uniform display of color palettes among varying media.

We've also discussed what to look for in today's monitor market and we've covered that TN-TFT panels are more responsive and geared towards gamers rather than image-editing enthusiasts. I want to stress again that it's important to accurately calibrate your monitor if you're expecting the very best results from either of the following top monitor recommendations.

At less than $ 200, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better deal than this 23" IPS monitor from ViewSonic. It's been around for a couple of years and its price/feature list ratio hasn't been surpassed as of this writing. While the monitor doesn't cover AdobeRGB, it does feature 8-bit color depth, which is quite rare in this price class. This is photo-editing on a shoestring budget.

Brand: ViewSonic

Name: VX2370Smh-LED

Monitor Type: 23" IPS Panel, LED Backlight, Matte finish

Resolution: 1920x1080

Brightness: 250 cd/m2

Gamut: 100% sRGB, no AdobeRGB

Color bit-depth: 8 bit

Price: $149

Date: From 2013

Mid-Range Photo-Editing Monitor < $300: BenQ GW2765HT

There are hundreds of IPS-panels when we enter the mid-range market. But if we're looking at absolute specs and compare reviews on the web amongst the best-tested monitor in this difficult price range, there isn't anything that comes close to this popular 27" monitor from Benq. Be aware that the monitor does need a bit of a warm-up period as it uses CCFL backlighting.

Brand: BenQ

Name: GW2765HT

Monitor Type: 27" IPS Panel, CCFL Backlight, Matte finish

Resolution: 2560x1440

Brightness: 350 cd/m2

Gamut: 100% sRGB, 79.1% Adobe RGB

Color bit-depth: 8-bit + FRC

Price: $ 219

Date: From 2014

High-End Photo-Editing Monitor < $600 BenQ SW2700PT

Once we enter the high-end market in photography monitors, the playing field thins out but it gets more difficult to find the best among the ones that remain. However, if we take a glance at the feature list, we find that this is one of the few monitors in this price class that features a 10-bit display and a 14-bit 3D LUT. There has yet to appear a negative review of the SW2700 on the web because when this monitor is properly calibrated, it's one of the best that money can buy.

Brand: BenQ

Name: SW2700PT

Monitor Type: 27" AHVA (IPS)‎ Panel, LED Backlight, Matte finish

Resolution: 2560x1440

Brightness: 350 cd/m2

Gamut: 100% sRGB, AdobeRGB 99.3%, Rec.709‎

Color bit-depth: 10-bit color depth +14 bit LUT

Price: $ 595

Date: From 2016

Enthusiast Photo-Editing Monitor < $1500 NEC PA272W

Moving into the higher echelons of image editing monitors, a couple of brands remain. Eizo, Dell, and NEC are the long-time players in this area. While Dell monitors in this price range suffer from mixed reviews, Eizo and NEC have in common that their tests live up to the expectations as a result of their rich feature list. I've singled out the 27" PA272 because of its lower price point and excellent test results from multiple sources. If you have $1300 to spend, look no further.

Brand: NEC

Name: PA272W

Monitor Type: 27" AH-IPS‎ Panel, GB-R LED Backlight, Matte finish

Resolution: 2560x1440

Brightness: 340 cd/m2

Gamut: 100% sRGB, 99% AdobeRGB, Rec.709‎

Color bit-depth: 10-bit color depth +14 bit LUT

Price: $ 1,299

Date: From 2016

Top of the Line Photo-Editing Monitor > $1500 NEC PA322UHD

Working professionals in the image and video editing business are paid for accurate and uniform color representation. As such, they require the best of the best. Why have I chosen another NEC monitor? Honestly, I don't care much for brands at all, I'm looking at features first, go on to comparing prices and browse the web for impartial test results. At $ 2800, you get an UHD (3840x2160) monitor that displays 99,2 % of the AdobeRGB gamut, but it's almost 5" larger than the monitor in the high-end recommendation. If you're spending more, you might as well get a very tangible upgrade for the increased price.

Brand: NEC

Name: PA322UHD

Monitor Type: 31,5" IGZO-IPS‎ Panel, LED Backlight, Matte finish

Resolution: 3840x2160

Brightness: 350 cd/m2

Gamut: 100% sRGB, 99,2% AdobeRGB, 88.9% DCI P3, 72,1% Rec.2020‎

Color bit-depth: 10-bit color depth +14 bit LUT

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Price: $ 2,799

Date: From 2016

The Future Playing Field

Is it worth waiting for a better monitor to come out? Well, I can say that it's highly unlikely that there will be a good OLED contender in any of the price ranges we've discussed. LCD-displays are tried and tested and have a very long lifespan. That can't be said about OLED technology yet. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a better monitor in any price class if you're in the market right now. Take the budget and midrange monitors for example – These ViewSonic and BenQ babies have been among the best money can buy for four and three years, respectively. They may well be superseded by better technology for the same amount, but it may take a while. And would you really wait another couple of months to process your photos?

Hopefully, I've made your choice a bit easier. If you have better recommendations than either of these, do let me know in the comments. If you have the data to back it up, I'd be happy to put it up here.

Source: The 2017 Monitor Buyers Guide for Photographers: Top Recommendations

Celebrating the Work of Black Women Photographers

One-hundred black women photographers contributed to the debut issue of Mfon: Women Photographers of the African Diaspora, an annual journal launched today, which will publish photographs by women of African descent. The photographers range from age 13 to 91 and live all over the world — from Madagascar to Arkansas, Mali to Chicago — and their subjects include the AfroPunk Festival in Brooklyn, life in Lagos, Nigeria, and a funeral for Egyptian soldiers. New York-based co-editors Laylah Amatullah Barrayn and Adama Delphine Fawundu, a documentary photographer and visual artist, respectively, selected images exploring a wide range of th emes relating to the African Diaspora, including beauty standards and black hair, resistance movements, and spirituality. The photos appear alongside interviews and essays by writers such as New York Times writer Whitney Richardson and author Catherine McKinley.

Barrayn told the lifestyle website Roads & Kingdoms about their goal: "To show that women are underrepresented in the field of photography. Women of color: underrepresented. Women of African descent: underrepresented. Let's highlight the work that these women are doing all over the world. They're doing it across genres: photojournalism, fine arts, commercial photography … They're working out there." Barrayn and Fawundu thought of the idea f or the journal in 2006, but couldn't secure funding at the time. A decade later, the friends launched a GoFundMe campaign and secured a grant from the Brooklyn Arts Council to make Mfon a reality. "I am African American, and Delphine's family is from Sierra Leone," Barrayn told the Cut. "Our friendship is a cool reflection of African Diasporic people connecting and reconnecting." Click ahead to preview the debut issue, available on Mfon's website.

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4 Professional Adventure Photographers Share Their Photo Kits

The backcountry hates technology. It wants to dent it, crush it, freeze it, burn it and drown it. But damn does it look good on camera. Visual storytelling in the wilds isn't easy — ambitious photographers have to add extra weight to already-heavy bags, put thousand-dollar gear investments at the mercy of unforgiving environments and spend long hours waiting in harsh conditions to get the perfect shot. An adventure photographer can't afford not to have a trustworthy kit that's both versatile and highly specialized, and as it is with all outdoor equipment, there is no one solution for every situation. In place of that, here are four photo kits that stand up to the trials of adventure — tried, tested and put to use by the best names in the game.

Jimmy Chin "I carry a variety of gear depending on what type of shoot I am doing. It's always about trying to find a balance between weight, versatility, the difficulty of shooting location, the difficulty of activity, and whether I am shooting video, stills or both. Most recently, I was working on my current feature documentary project where I was directing and filming but had also been asked to shoot the feature print story simultaneously. I generally try to avoid this type of scenario because I feel like I have to make a lot of compromises and end up not doing any of it particularly well. But in this case, I didn' t have a choice. The shoot required a wide range of coverage including vérité film scenes, photojournalistic coverage of day-to-day life, and filming and shooting stills of high-angle big wall climbing. I think it is a good example to look at since I needed a quiver I could shoot video and shoot stills within multiple environments. Here is the basic kit I traveled to location with. This equipment would get paired down depending on what I was shooting for the day." — Jimmy Chin CamerasEOS-1DX Mark II by Canon $5,699EOS 5D Mark IV (back up camera) by Canon $3,299

Lenses24-105mm f/4 by Canon $1,09916-35mm f/4 by Canon $99970-200mm f/4 by Canon $1,09935mm f/1.4 by Canon $1,64950mm f/1.2 by Canon $1,29924-70mm f/2.8 by Canon $1,699

Krystle Wright "As an adventure photographer, my kit is ever-evolving thanks to the numerous environments I choose to shoot in. I call the road worldwide home; however, I return to Australia fairly often for the chance to reset my bags for upcoming adventures. I typically favor wider lenses as my work often involves a lot of space in the image. It's not a case of creating a pretty picture with a small figurine in a grand landscape that is often seen on social media. It's the desire to tell a story of that person or athlete in their environment as I wait for the right subtle moment for things to fa ll into place. I try my best to strip down my gear since it has to be carried on my back, but I also prefer simplicity and focus on the important things such as being creative. My dream set up is just the Canon 5DS R and the 35mm f/1.4. At times, this has been the only thing in my bag, but when I am working for clients I need to carry a few more options to make sure the job is done." — Krystle Wright CamerasEOS 1DX Mark II by Canon $5,699EOS 5DS by Canon $3,699

Lenses70-200mm f/2.8 II USM by Canon $1,89924-70mm f/2.8 II USM by Canon $1,69985mm f/1.2 II USM by Canon $1,84935mm f/1.4 II USM by Canon $1,64924mm f/1.4 II USM by Canon $1,54924mm Cine Lens by Canon $4,22014mm f/2.8 II USM by Canon $2,099

Accessories2x Extender III by Canon $429Speedlite 600EX II-RT by Canon $479ST E3 Remote by Canon $285

Underwater AccessoriesElite 5D3 Canon Water Housing by AquaTech $1,595LP-1 Dome by AquaTech $395LP-3 Dome by AquaTech $495P-30Ex 30mm Extension Ring by AquaTech $195Pistol Grip by AquaTech $395Sport Shield Small Rain Cover by AquaTech $130

BagsTilopa by F-stop $319Kashmir UL by F-stop $189Florentin by F-stop $119

Jeff Johnson

"I shoot most of my work-oriented stuff on Canon and a lot of my personal stuff on Leica. For me, simpler is better. That's why I always bring up Leica — the Leica cameras are made to be so simple in the way they work. When I get a new Leica I can be shooting that thing within ten minutes whereas with some cameras — I went through a few different companies — some of them I'm having to call friends and ask what menu they use for this and that; I'm not even shooting the camera for like a day because I'm trying to figure out how to work it. With a Leica I just put in the battery, turn it on and I'm shooting. With photography, you look at some of the best photos taken in the world, and some of the best photos from the '60s, '50s, and even '40s, and they're using old cameras with one lens and getting beautiful things. It kind of comes down to the photographer more than your equipment in a way. You can get really good stuff with real simple equipment. I'm con stantly trying to simplify my deal a little bit and have less options. But I do have a ton of camera equipment and a ton of options. Sometimes I just like to limit that a little bit." — Jeff Johnson

CamerasM10 by Leica $6,895

Lenses50mm f/2 Summicron-M by Leica $7,79535mm f/1.4 Summilux-M by Leica $4,99524mm f/2.8 Elmarit M by Leica Discontinued16-18-21mm f/4.0 Tri Elmar-M by Leica $5,395

AccessoriesLeash Camera Strap by Peak Design $35Cuff Wrist Strap by Peak Design $30Everyday Backpack by Peak Design $290

Angela Percival

"I spend a lot of time shooting in some pretty nasty, wet and cold mountain conditions, so I really need my gear to hold its own in the outdoors. I take care of it but I don't have time to baby it. The Canon 1DX Mark II and the Canon 5D Mark IV are both rugged, reliable, weatherproof bodies and will take what I throw at them.

I'm often without power for multiple days on end so I also value the battery life of the Canons. I recently did a basecamp backcountry ski shoot in Northern British Columbia in -40 Celsius and even though the batteries spent a lot of time in my jacket between shots I was so impressed with how well they coped in the cold.

Weight is a big factor and often is a daily balance given that I carry all of my own gear on my back while chasing athletes around the mountains. I always prioritize the quality and speed of the 1DX when shooting action like skiing, trail running or mountain biking, even if it means I have to suffer a little more on the uphill with a heavier pack.

When efficiency in the mountains is an absolute priority, as it is with alpine climbing or long multi-day missions, I go for the lighter kit like Canon 5D Mark IV. My standard lens kit when I am out in the field is 24-70, 70-200 and a wide option like the 16-35 or the 15mm Zeiss. I sub in prime lenses when I can carry the extra weight, or when I know I am going to have early 3 AM starts in the dark and need a few more stops to work with I usually throw in the 24mm 1.4.

Backpacks are key piece of gear for me, not only does my pack have to carry my camera equipment it also has to fit my personal gear for the activity like climbing gear or avalanche equipment and be still able to carry my skis, ice axe, crampons etc on the outside. For multi-day missions, I use a custom-made backpack that Arc'teryx made specifically for me." — Angela Percival

CamerasEOS 1DX Mark II by Canon $5,699EOS 5D Mark IV by Canon $3,299a7RII by Sony $2,398

Lenses24mm f/1.4 by Canon $1,54924-70mm f/2.8 by Canon $1,69950mm f/1.2 by Canon $1,29970-200mm f/2.8 by Canon $1,899100mm f/2.8 by Canon $74915mm f/2.8 by Zeiss $2,950

AccessoriesMountaineer Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Center Ball Head by Gitzo $1,250Leash Camera Strap by Peak Design $40Venture 30 Recharger by Goal Zero $100Nomad 14 Solar Panel by Goal Zero $150

BagsLotus by F-stop $239Kashmir UL by F-stop $189

Source: 4 Professional Adventure Photographers Share Their Photo Kits