Ryan Heck's Photography Gear & Expert Recommendations
Photographer and Content Creator
Eugene, ORDo it even when you're scared.
I'm a professional photographer and content creator based in Oregon, specializing in providing photo and video for outdoor, adventure, and overlanding brands. I travel with my family around the Pacific Northwest finding all the trails, lookouts, swim holes, and waterfalls we can find.
Discipline: Photography
Specialty: Adventure/Travel
Ambassador and content creator for Kuhl since 2023, has worked with Bear Grylls, Solo Stove, Bespoke Post, Leatherman, AllTrails, Sierra Trading Post, Kilos Gear, Maui Jim, and 200+ projects. Content Creator for Outdoor Retailer and Hike Expo, will be presenting about content creation on the trail at Hike Expo in Denver May 2026. Leading photography and content creation workshop in Iceland September 21-26, 2026.
Expert Gear Picks from Ryan Heck
Expert photography gear recommendations from Ryan Heck, Photographer and Content Creator, based in Eugene, OR.
Ryan Heck's Content Creation Gear
This is what is currently in my gear bag when I go on a shoot -- whether working for outdoor brands or shooting landscapes.
Ryan Heck recommends the Canon EOS R6 Mark III Body
Ryan Heck recommends the Canon EOS R5 Mark II Body
Ryan Heck recommends the Drone DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo（DJI RC 2）
Ryan Heck recommends the Canon RF24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
Ryan Heck recommends the Canon RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Ryan Heck's Cold Weather Hiking Gear
Ryan Heck recommends the Kuhl Reactiv Lite Grid Crew
Ryan Heck recommends the Kuhl Reactiv™ Lite Grid Bottom
Ryan Heck recommends the Kuhl Spyfire Hoody
Ryan Heck recommends the Kuhl AeroLight Jacket
Ryan Heck recommends the Kuhl Stretch Voyagr Jacket
