Software I use, gadgets I love, and other things I recommend.

I really like to explore gear and find exactly what benefits my creative workflow. Here are some of the tools I use and love, and some of the things I recommend to others.

Workstation

  • 16” MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 32GB RAM (2021)

    I've been a long term Mac user and I've been using a MacBook Pro as my main machine for the last 10 years. I have a Windows gaming PC I've built, but it's exclusively for gaming.

  • Dual monitors!

    Alienware Ultrawide 34" and an LG Dual Up 28" monitor. I use the ultrawide for my main work and the dual up for reference material, Slack, and other things I need to keep an eye on.

  • Logitech MX Master 3

    The most comfortable mouse I’ve ever used. I’ve tried a lot of different mice over the years and this is the one I keep coming back to.

Development tools

  • VS Code

    It just does what I need it to and more. I can add any plugins I need and it's fast and reliable.

  • TablePlus

    The best database management tool I’ve ever used. It’s fast, reliable, and has a great UI.

  • Laravel Herd

    The only way to run Laravel on a Mac these days.

Photography Gear

  • Nikon Z8

    I was a Canon shooter for years, but I made the switch to Nikon in 2023. The Z8 is an amazing camera and I love it.

  • Nikon Z 105mm f/2.8 S

    This is a fun macro lens that I love to experiment with.

  • Viltrox 16mm f/1.8

    This is a great wide angle lens that I use for landscape and astrophotography.

  • Viltrox 35mm f/1.2

    This is a great lens for everyday and really limiting my perspective. Great for street photography.

  • Viltrox 85mm f/1.8

    This is a great lens for portraits. A true workhorse.