Laurence currently uses the Sony A7Rii 42 mp digital camera for ground-based shooting and the DJI Phantom 4 Professional drone for aerial work. He studied and was tested to receive his Part 107 remote pilot certification from the FAA. In the recent past he used the Canon 5D Mark II digital camera system. Before that he used Linhof Technika and Toho field cameras for his 4×5 film work. Although most of his photos do not require filters, on occasion he will use a polarizer to cut glare from water and foliage or to carefully darken a bleached sky.

For indoor work, Laurence uses a Norman studio lighting system with multiple flash heads and various other types of lighting.  For his cave photography, he uses portable flashes that often require multiple pops to fully light the subject while the shutter is held open for long periods.  Equipment is carried on trips with a mix of Pelican cases, Tundra cases, and various backpacks.