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| Richard Koci Hernandez |
Richard Koci Hernandez is a pioneering mobile-first street photographer whose kit prioritizes portability, immediacy, and diversity:
iPhones (Pocket Essentials)
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Carries three iPhones simultaneously—models include an iPhone 3G, iPhone 5, and iPhone 5S.
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| iPhone 5S |
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He treats them like pro camera bodies: instant availability, different characteristics, and always-ready backup
Ricoh GR Digital
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His only “traditional” compact camera—used for sharper, low-light shots where iPhones fall short
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Valued for its sharp lens, minimal shutter lag, and pocket-friendly size.
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| Ricoh GRIII |
Google Glass
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Wears Google Glass as a wearable camera: surprising image quality and stealthy capture (triggered by a wink).
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| Google Glass |
Other Cameras (Experimental Additions)
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Advocates using a “full jar of brushes”: Polaroids, toy cameras, disposable cameras, plastic cameras—exploring different visual textures.
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Recently mentioned using a Sony HX99 (tiny compact with RAW support and optical zoom) and an iPhone SE.
Why This Kit?
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Pocket-sized & portable: nothing carried in bags; everything fits in a pocket
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Immediacy & connectivity: his phone is his camera, editing suite, and publishing tool in one
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Stealth advantage: shooting unnoticed—especially with iPhones and Glass—ideal for candid street work
In His Own Words
“If it can’t fit in my pocket it’s not worth bringing.”
“Smartphones have ushered in a golden age for photography… it’s my camera, it’s the dark room, and… a delivery mechanism in my hand.”
Final Take
Richard Koci Hernandez’s gear philosophy revolves around mobility, spontaneity, and embracing new technologies. His kit—anchored by multiple iPhones, a Ricoh GR, Google Glass, and playful experimental cams—is designed for flexibility and creative immediacy.