Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A Habit Worth Breaking
Packing everything doesn’t mean you’re prepared.
It might mean you’re overcompensating.
This one habit changed how I shoot — and how long I can stay out in the field.
Watch the full video here or via the link in my bio.
#landscapephotography #photographytips #photographyeducation #cameragear #creativeprocess #outdoorphotography #learnphotography #photographyworkflow #photographymentor #naturephotography #minimalistphotography #irishphotographer
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• The Alphabet Of Landscape Photography Vol I → darrenjspoonley.com/alphabet-series
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DJI OSMO Pocket 3 → amzn.to/3YKdUeb
DJI Mavic 3 → amzn.to/3UtJUAR
INSTA360 Ace Pro 2 → amzn.to/4fhNztG
🔍 Lenses
Canon 16-35mm F4 IS USM L → amzn.to/2DAoHzO
Canon 24-105mm F4 IS USM L → amzn.to/2runKDk
Canon 70-200mm F4 IS USM L → amzn.to/2DvL75f
Canon 50mm F1.8 → amzn.to/2F43vP5
Sigma 160-600 Contemporary → amzn.to/3fszIkF
Sigma 24-70 F2.8 → amzn.to/30squAM
Sigma 24-105 F4 → amzn.to/2C3Z1vS
🪞 Filters
KASE Revolution Magnetic 92mm → amzn.to/3Aoll1j
🦵 Tripods
Benro Rhino → amzn.to/3YrLRyT
GITZO 2530 6x Mountaineer → amzn.to/3i5sIMc
💡 Studio Lights
ZHIYUN MOLUS X60 → amzn.to/3YrLRyT
ZHIYUN CINEPEER C100 → amzn.to/3YJYI0z
A Habit Worth Breaking
Packing everything doesn’t mean you’re prepared.
It might mean you’re overcompensating.
This one habit changed how I shoot — and how long I can stay out in the field.
Watch the full video here or via the link in my bio.
#landscapephotography #photographytips #photographyeducation #cameragear #creativeprocess #outdoorphotography #learnphotography #photographyworkflow #photographymentor #naturephotography #minimalistphotography #irishphotographer
Get Your FREE Copy of my latest e-books — Essential Landscape Photography Skills Volume 1 & 2 — when you subscribe to my newsletter:
👉 darrenjspoonley.com/newsletter
🙏 Thanks so much for watching!
If this is your first time here, welcome to the community.
Hitting that Subscribe button keeps you in the loop for future videos and really helps me keep creating more photography content—it makes a big difference.
If you enjoyed the video, a 👍 would be great, and I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Whether it’s feedback, ideas, or just saying hi, I’m always happy to connect.
🔗 Links
🎥 Join me on Patreon
Unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and more—take your photography to the next level:
➡️ patreon.com/darrenjspoonley
📘 Downloadable Photography E-Books
• Ireland Photography Location Guides → darrenjspoonley.com/locationguidesoverview
• The Alphabet Of Landscape Photography Vol I → darrenjspoonley.com/alphabet-series
🗺️ ֍ Shoot With Me ֍
🎓 One2One Private Sessions → darrenjspoonley.com/one-2-one-private-tuition-session
👥 Group Workshops → darrenjspoonley.com/group
📩 Join My Email Newsletter
darrenjspoonley.com/newsletter
📰 Read My Latest Blog & See Recent Images
darrenjspoonley.com/blog-darrenjspoonley
📍 Download Your FREE Location Guide
darrenjspoonley.com/store-darrenjspoonley/photography-location-guide-lite
🎵 Where I Get My Music
epidemicsound.com/referral/5b24o0
🌐 My Website: darrenjspoonley.com
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darrenjspoonleyphoto
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/darrenjspoonleyphotography
🧰 My Photo Gear
📸 Camera Bodies
Canon EOS R → amzn.to/39rOJSS
DJI OSMO Pocket 3 → amzn.to/3YKdUeb
DJI Mavic 3 → amzn.to/3UtJUAR
INSTA360 Ace Pro 2 → amzn.to/4fhNztG
🔍 Lenses
Canon 16-35mm F4 IS USM L → amzn.to/2DAoHzO
Canon 24-105mm F4 IS USM L → amzn.to/2runKDk
Canon 70-200mm F4 IS USM L → amzn.to/2DvL75f
Canon 50mm F1.8 → amzn.to/2F43vP5
Sigma 160-600 Contemporary → amzn.to/3fszIkF
Sigma 24-70 F2.8 → amzn.to/30squAM
Sigma 24-105 F4 → amzn.to/2C3Z1vS
🪞 Filters
KASE Revolution Magnetic 92mm → amzn.to/3Aoll1j
🦵 Tripods
Benro Rhino → amzn.to/3YrLRyT
GITZO 2530 6x Mountaineer → amzn.to/3i5sIMc
💡 Studio Lights
ZHIYUN MOLUS X60 → amzn.to/3YrLRyT
ZHIYUN CINEPEER C100 → amzn.to/3YJYI0z
