an Article by @livingstone_moto This past year I had the fun idea to combine my love for motorcycles with my skills as a professional photographer. I decided to start intentionally bringing my camera equipment with me on as many rides as possible so that I could capture authentic moments. There have been many ups and downs as I figured out what does and doesn’t work for me as a photographer on a motorcycle, and I have learned a lot about both myself as a motorcyclist and the gear that I use. Right off the bat, one of the biggest obstacles that I face each ride is the space limitations. As much as I want to bring all three cameras and ten lenses with me, riding has really forced me to reevaluate what is “must-have” gear. I start every photography motorcycle ride with the intention of capturing the best quality content possible. I want my gear to serve multiple purposes. In the case of a something breaking down, I always carry a multitool and a set of Allen keys in the storage area under my seat. Thankfully riding my BMW, almost any part can be adjusted or taken apart using a set of Allen keys. Other lightweight pieces of gear like my simple RAM mount for my iPhone and lightweight, but solid ATLAS Throttle Lock are always beneficial. These pieces of kit take up hardly any space on the motorcycle, while adding very much appreciated functionality to the bike. You’d think a shorter ride would mean less photography equipment. However, if I am riding for just an hour or two, I can afford to pack my camera backpack, and Pelican Case hard side luggage with almost exclusively camera gear from tripods to lens. A cheap bungie cargo net works great to hold a tripod on top of the pillion seat. If on the other hand I am planning a day or more of riding, the reality is most of my luggage will be spare motorcycle gear and food. These are the times when I find out exactly what my “must-haves” really are. If you are like me and find yourself scrolling through photos online taken by m