Vincent Laforet is a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer covering the Olympics in Beijing.

You can check out what a pro photographer packs to cover such an event. Then just gasp. His kit consists of 6 cameras, over a dozen lenses, transceivers, storage, laptops, wet weather gear, grips, tripods etc.

Photo © Vincent Laforet

One of the biggest challenge for a photographer is knowing what to bring. If we were covering just one sport, it would be easy. Most photographers could probably bring 2-3 cameras, and 2-3 lenses, max. But given that we’ll have a few dozen sports to choose from, and that the equipment needed to cover each sport can vary widely, it’s a challenge to say the least. And don’t forget: we have to carry everything, so the more you bring, the more you break your back. I am easily bringing more than 200 lbs of equipment with me.

Read his blog post and the full photo-set.