From professional videographer to casual photographer, I'll show you exactly what worked (and what didn't) while shooting the high-energy HONK Festival - a gathering of activist street bands in Massachusetts. 

If you've ever struggled with gear choices for dynamic events, this real-world breakdown is for you.

0:00 - Why This Festival Was Different
2:14 - My Complete Gear Loadout
3:45 - The Gear Switch That Changed Everything
4:32 - Secret to Getting Amazing Crowd Shots
5:37 - Shooting a Moving Parade
6:24 - Final Results (Including Technical Challenges)

Full Gear List:
Below are Amazon links for most of the things I used, these are affiliate links:
Sony Alpha 6500 https://amzn.to/4e2nEVE
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens  https://amzn.to/3AbwXVr
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 G Master lens https://amzn.to/3BYBKtH
Lowepro Passport Sling https://amzn.to/4fiw1xk
Lowepro pack in the video is wayyyy out of stock
GoPro Hero 13 https://amzn.to/3YDgW40
Peak capture clip (with plate) https://amzn.to/40mC6EL
Peak Design Travel Tripod (Carbon Fiber) https://amzn.to/4eZiiMc
RØDE VideoMic GO  https://amzn.to/48q9eh1