Photography Equipment and Software

At workshops and other photography events I am often asked about the equipment and software I use, as well as reading or viewing publications I suggest. I created this page specifically for my customers and workshops participants. This page lists some of the products I use beyond the industry standards of Adobe products Photoshop and Lightroom and publications I enjoy. As I always say if what you have today works to your liking and is getting the results you are after, then don't get new "stuff" just for the sake of getting new things. Yet if you are looking for new products or regular viewing inspiration, then one or more of these might be just what you are looking for. If you have follow-up questions, don't hesitate to reach out.

Gear

  • Fstop Gear: Please contact me directly for a one-time use discount code of 15%.
  • Lens Skirt: Great for photographing through windows when needed.
  • Hand Warmers: Rechargeable with silicone surface that is comfy to the hands.
  • Sensor Cleaning: Swap and solution methods are easy to use and one of the most cost-effective on the market
  • ZippyCool: If your zippers on your pack or other gear are giving you trouble this can help. 
  • Kase Filters: I have tried a couple different magnetic filters and I feel Kase does a better job.
  • Breakthrough Filters: One of the better color-neutral filters out there. Polarizer and ND.

Software

  • DxO: I only use the PureRaw product for noise reduction. Code: Klein for 15% any DXO products
  • Topaz Labs: Primarily use GigaPixel and DeNoise when needed. IMO you don't need DxO PureRaw and Topaz DeNoise.
  • Tony Kyper Panels: Great for luminosity masks and other short cuts in Photoshop
  • Sean Bagshaw: Tutorials for using TK panels along with other processing techniques. Mostly Photoshop.
  • Mark Denney: New video every week; his focus is mostly Lightroom. 
  • Backblaze: Cloud storage for backup with unlimited data offering
  • PhotoPills: Location planning and more importantly location inventory for future reference.
  • PhotoPack Pro: While I primarily use a different list tool I have used it and if you need one just for photography this works well. 
  • Milanote: Great visual whiteboard tool for planning trips.

Lightroom denoise as of 2023 can do a great job removing noise. For me DxO PureRaw and Topaz Denoise are still helpful for the times I forget to remove noise initially in LR or any noise introduced during processing.

Magazines/eBooks

  • NPN Nature Vision: Use code ADRIANK10 for 10% off of this quarterly digital magazine. I also highly recommend the Nature Photographers Network (NPN) online community membership. It was very valuable in my early days of photography and is how Photo Cascadia was formed.
  • OnLandscape: Monthly high quality digital mag out of the UK.
  • Elements: I don't subscribe today yet they publish a very clean looking and high quality digital mag.
  • PPA: Monthly physical mag that comes with membership. I am a member primarily for the equipment insurance. Some editions have interesting articles and photos, some articles available for free online.
  • Beyond The Grand Landscapes: If you are into small scenes as much as I am, you will likely get a lot from this book.
  • Poetic Visuals: Nick Becker and Murray Livingston - A free eMagazine that comes out periodically. This is a link to volume 2. 

*For full transparency a few of these links include an affiliate code where I may receive a small referral fee or product credit in return for your purchase. It's appreciated when you use these links. It's worth noting that regardless of any affiliate or ambassador payment I receive I will only suggest products that I use myself and believe they are worth purchasing for others to use. Basically I am not a influencer and any referral payment program is not part of my decision when using a product.