Vancouver Island

I'm a Greenland expert. But back in the day, I was a photographer. Over the years and 12 solo expeditions to the arctic, I can tell you what gear works. Be it gear for clothing or gear for cameras, I've tried just about everything and tested it. I bought it with my own money before I had a platform. Here is a guide on my site: no affiliate links or anything. Just what worked for me: https://icebergchick.com/gear-1

I used to do Nikon exclusively. I love Nikon, I really do. It got to be too heavy though. When you're being charged by the gram, bulk has to go. I did a lot of research and I switched to Fujifilm and keep one Nikon around for wildlife and action. The Nikon I keep is the D500. I will never get rid of that camera. The Fujis in the current stable are the X-T2 & 3 and the X-H1. The X-H1 is great. I will add the Fuji GFX system to my lineup in the future if I ever make some money off the photos or get sponsored (girl can dream).

I have a separate guide on shooting the northern lights / aurora as well: https://icebergchick.com/howto

I adapt lenses to the Fuji that were designed for Nikon. For instance, the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 is great for aurora on both Nikon and Fuji with an adapter. 

I have accessories like camera bags that are dry bags and a synthetic down cover for the body and lens that I can use on tripod in cold conditions or handheld. Photography gloves are a must as well. I can't speak to brands on this topic because you can get enough of it as generics on aliexpress, Temu and the like. I got mine from camera stores in Japan actually. None of them have brands that are prominent so I can't tell you. Bic Camera and Yodobashi are where I got them but for anyone interested in stuff from Japan you can look at proxy sites like fromjapan and buyee.

Lenses that are good for me depend on the subject. For icebergs, I carry two bodies on me at all times, maybe three. I have a 18-135 mm lens and a 70-300 mm with a teleconverter in my pocket if I want. I'm in the market for the 150-600 when it is in the money for me to want to buy it. Prices are too elevated and I have a max of $1000 USD that I spend on lenses. 

Previously had the 50-140 f/2.8 and the 100-400 but I sold them. I have also used a Tamron 18-400 mm on the Nikon and previously a 24-70 f/2.8, 24-120 f/4 but those were sold too. I like my basic zooms for icebergs and they're inexpensive enough to replace if they get damaged. Nothing fancy.

These couple of lenses can be used for all situations in Greenland except night sky. For that you'll want to see my remark about the lens above Tokina 11-16 but there are other recommendations out there. The Fuji 8-16 is nice but not worth the price for me.

Ask me anything about photography in Greenland. Happy to help.

A question round for fun let's see who guess it right

The texture, tonality, and unique landscape makes me love this image more every time I look at it.

Cedar Falls 11-2-24

What you see in the valley to the right are actually clouds over the city down there

Autumn hits different when you travel around Germany.

From Petroskoi to Saint-Petersburg.

Recent trip to St. Augustine. Windy day.