Michael uses Canon professional equipment: Canon 1D MkIII camera Canon 5D camera 70-200 f/2.8L USM IS lens 24-70 f/2.8L USM lens 16-35 f/2.8L USM lens 50mm f/1.8 lens 100 mm f/2.8 USM Macro lens 580EX MkIII, 430EX and 430EX Speedlites Various lighting equipment; speedlites and strobes By using only professional equipment, Michael makes it easier to obtain good results every time. Fast lenses (those with a low "f"-number) make it easy to blur backgrounds and shoot in bad light. The tools do make a difference, and Michael's customers deserve the best.