What gear does Scott Kivowitz recommend for capturing high-quality long exposure photographs at night?

For high‑quality long exposure photography at night, Scott recommends focusing on a few key pieces of gear:

• A sturdy tripod – His primary choice is a Really Right Stuff TVC‑24L with a center column. If that is out of budget, he suggests Manfrotto, Induro, or Gitzo, emphasizing something solid, not too light, and able to be weighed down.
• Cable release – For bulb mode and exposures longer than your camera’s limit.
• Flashlight/headlamp – Essential for working in the dark and setting up safely.
• Weather‑appropriate clothing and footwear – He often uses Merrell waterproof sneakers for water or soft ground, plus rain jacket/hat when needed.
• Tripod accessories – Spiked feet for soft ground and hooks or hammocks to hang your bag for stability in wind.

What kind of scenes are you planning to shoot at night?