My Wildlife Photography Setup (2026) — Nikon Z System, Lenses and How I Use Them

A full Nikon Z wildlife kit packed in to a camera backpack.

Over the past few months, I’ve been building out a wildlife setup that fits how I actually shoot here in Scotland. Most of my time has been spent walking — exploring woodland, open areas, and edges where you might come across something rather than plan for it. Light is often overcast, and wildlife is mainly … Read more

Scouting a New Wildlife Location Along the River Earn (Nikon Z8 + 400mm f/4.5)

A photo taken through trees showing the River Earn in Perthshire Scotland.

I took a walk along the River Earn today. I’ve been given information that certain stretches of the river have beavers along them, so I wanted to go down there myself, take a look at the area, check the flow of the river, look for any signs of activity, and scout potential shooting locations—particularly how … Read more