My Kayak Photography Setup and Tips

Showing my setup for photographing wildlife from a kayak, I also share some tips and pursue the magnificent bald eagle on a hot summer day.
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[@thorstenhahn5510]

Thanks. It really helped. Appreciate and wish you always good luck finding the right animals to shoot.

[@kathyweigelhi-lophotovideo2984]

So anxious to bring my cameras on a kayak...living vicariously through your video til I work up the courage:)

[@michealpociecha8351]

Thanks for showing your setup. Great seeing the bald eagle.

[@stevecookphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cii1072]

Great shot of the eagle. Thanks for sharing the info on that bag. I'm going to check it out further.

[@stevecookphotography]

Thanks very much! Glad to share the info.

[@MartyLInTheDoghouse]

Great video. Thanks for posting. Very informative !

[@stevecookphotography]

In the Doghouse Thanks very much!

[@alanjones9884]

Just found your channel. Great stuff. Thanks for sharing. I am going back and watching older videos.

[@stevecookphotography]

Thanks very much Alan, I appreciate you watching!!

[@montananorthern]

Great video. My kayak will be here in 2 weeks. Can't wait to be photographing on the water.

[@stevecookphotography]

Thank you! You will love it.

[@jonathansmith8894]

Thanks for posting, very interesting 😁

[@jennifercall9014]

As a Paddler and photographer I am always seeking new ideas. Great video. Inspired! Jenn

[@jennifercall9014]

I carry a small Tough 5 for the wet shots.

[@stevecookphotography]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@aliciamanautou2759]

Great video and useful info, thank you!

[@stevecookphotography]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for watching!

[@wyldeshooter]

Thanks for making this video... Right now I use my 20ft Skeeter as a platform to photograph from... I need a smaller boat. I have been looking at Kayaks... But, thinking about putting my photo gear in one, well, they make me really nervous.

[@stevecookphotography]

I am thinking about a flat bottom john boat with a trolling motor. It won't get me to some of the same spots as a kayak but still a good option.

[@kmb117]

Thanks for sharing this. I've been going pure hand held for a couple years, and I'm going to try and attach the tripod this summer. Thanks for ideas, happy shooting.

[@stevecookphotography]

You are welcome! I may try a lightweight crossbar in the future but the tripod method is an easy way to get started. Happy shooting to you as well.

[@carolbates74]

How do you get in and out of the kayak without tipping it? You Must have great balance

[@farnorthpicker56]

Just found your channel and loving it. We also do photography from kayaks, and my wife uses her paddle board.

[@stevecookphotography]

Thank you very much Arnold!

[@mr.bennman2726]

I would be terrified of dumping my gear in the water.

[@stevecookphotography]

I carry insurance on all my cameras and lenses.

[@scottbailey2610]

Found it!

[@idahomountainlover754]

Just bought an inflatable so I can do the same thing!

[@rgman2858]

How did ya make out with the inflatable? Everyone I talk to says they turn over super easy

[@not_name7421]

@@rgman2858 I've been photographing from my inflatable Sea Eagle 385ft for over ten years with never a tipping incident. It's a flat bottomed touring boat with a skeg, I couldn't tip it over if I tried! I stick to calm water lakes, canals and lagoons.

[@rgman2858]

@@not_name7421 awesome, thank you!

[@bobvila1010]

Great vidéo! Tks. For information, do you have enough space to paddle easily, between the Gimbal and you?

[@stevecookphotography]

Yes I do!

[@randomstuff53078]

what lifetime kayak is it please?

[@stevecookphotography]

It’s an Emotion Envy. Thanks for watching!

[@GOVAUS1]

Do you think that bright orange t-shirt helps with wildlife photography? No effect? Curious.

[@stevecookphotography]

LOL, probably not, I was just showing my setup. However, with eagles, it would not matter. But with other creatures it would be better to be wearing camo or neutral colors. I need to paint my kayak as well.

[@daiwangel]

good afternoon winged to me I really like photo with bird but your camera d850 as it goes and also 200-500 objectives but FX can be enlarged image something thank you very much

[@MartyLInTheDoghouse]

Is the wet bag 40 or 90 litres?

[@stevecookphotography]

In the Doghouse 90