Pure Gold Films

This happened a few weeks ago while I was on a shoot — rushing to capture a low-angle shot of two people walking toward the camera.

We only had about 10 minutes before we had to move on the next location and in the scramble, my lens filter took a hit.

It’s been five years since I last dropped a camera.

While I was a bit frustrated at myself in the moment, I wasn’t too stressed because we had backups on hand, so the rest of the shoot stayed on track (and we still had two days to go!).

For every shoot, I carry:
📸 Backup lenses
📸 Backup cameras
📸 Backup drone

I've found this is especially critical when we’re shooting in remote parts of Australia or on mine sites, where the nearest camera store is hours away, not just a five-minute drive.

Whether it’s a drone crash or a dropped camera, knowing I can keep rolling without missing a beat is key to delivering for our clients.

It’s the little things that make the biggest difference when it counts.