©Elinchrome Whether you’re a portrait shooter, creative director or hybrid photo-video storyteller, lighting is where vision becomes reality. That’s why I’m genuinely excited about the Elinchrom THREE Portrait Kit – a lighting system that feels like it was engineered for photographers who think in light, not limitations. And the fact […]
© Kupo If you’ve ever unloaded cases in the dark, racing sunrise with lights, booms and cameras balanced on caffeine and hope, you already know this: good grip gear doesn’t just make life easier – it keeps the shoot moving. And when that gear is hard to find or a […]
I love the idea of being a fearless, handheld-everything photographer. My lenses have Image Stabilization and my new camera bodies have In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS). Reality, however, has other plans. Some photographs simply do not exist without a tripod no matter how good IS/IBIS has become or how much coffee […]
When it comes to getting sharp, steady images – whether you’re shooting landscapes at dawn or portraits in low light – the tripod you choose becomes a creative partner. Vanguard makes a range of tripods that balance weight, stability, versatility and ease of use and today we’re diving into four […]
Winter has a way of transforming the world into something quieter, softer and surprisingly photogenic. A dusting of fresh snow can turn even the most forgettable corners into scenes worth stopping for. And when the Christmas lights flick on – sparkling, shimmering, throwing colour across the snow – everything feels […]
Christmas has always felt like a season made for film photography. The glow of tree lights, the softness of snowfall and the slower rhythm of winter all seem to nudge us toward taking our time. Shooting film during the holidays feels almost ceremonial – load the roll, wind the lever […]
Congrats to Jay & Queena! Look at the background!! It almost doesn’t look real. When Laowa first dipped its toes into the autofocus pool with 10mm and 12mm ultrawide lenses, I scratched my head. Autofocus… for landscapes? Sure, why not. But now they’ve done something that makes perfect sense: they’ve […]
This is what 30 years together looks like! Congrats John and Laura! broncolor’s newest flagship portable monolight, the Stelos 800L, is here and it’s exactly the kind of tool working photographers appreciate: compact, powerful, reliable and engineered with the attention to detail broncolor is known for. At a full kilogram […]
Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash (On Sale Until January 6!) If you love clever tools that make your work smoother, your shoots easier and your creativity a little wilder, this year’s gadget lineup is packed with gems. Whether you’re shooting portraits in a home studio, chasing wildlife at sunrise […]
When I first heard about the Easiframe curved backdrop system, I assumed it was just another gimmicky and difficult background system. After putting it through its paces, it’s earned a permanent spot in my studio (and travel kit). Built by Easiframe (check out their site at www.easiframe.ca), this system is […]
