If you’re anything like me, you know that half the battle in photography isn’t just about getting that killer shot, but it’s also about carting all our precious camera gear around. Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure (and sometimes the misfortune) to review more camera bags than I can count – seriously, we’ve tested […]
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PortraitPro 23 Review
In the past few years, portrait retouching has come a very long way. Photographers used to spend hours retouching one face, but not anymore! At least, that is, when using the right retouching software. In this PortraitPro 23 review, we’re going to show you just how far portrait retouching has come, and demonstrate why PortraitPro […]
53 Unique Gifts for Photographers
Gift shopping for birthdays and holidays can be a joy or a burden, depending on who you’re shopping for. It can be especially difficult to shop for someone who already has everything, or who doesn’t always say what they want. Fortunately, if that person is a photographer, there’s always something awesome you can get. Here’s […]
Nikon Z9 Review | Superior Flagship Action Sports & Wildlife Performance
The Z9 is Nikon’s first flagship mirrorless camera, and it certainly is a beast! At $5,500, this is a serious professional camera, in the same league as the Sony A1 and Canon EOS R3. The Nikon Z9 is a thousand dollars more affordable than the similar spec’d A9, and only $500 more than the R3 […]
Luminar Review | Is This a Viable Adobe Alternative?
Luminar, for Mac and Windows, is a universal all-in-one photo app designed to offer everything a modern photographer needs for photo editing. Luminar features advanced controls that are easy to use. Intelligent filters like Accent AI make it easy to get a great-looking image in seconds. Users will also benefit from new intelligent filters and […]
Straps for Smartphones
You don’t see smartphone straps often, but they’re a good idea if you regularly take photos with your cell phone. Even if you have the cheapest phone on the market, you’re recording memories and moments that are worth protecting. Fortunately, most cell phone straps are cheap. You don’t need to invest much to have a […]
Camera Sling Straps, Two-Camera Harnesses, Camera Holsters and Vests
As prevalent as neck straps are, they don’t work for all photographers. They can get in the way or cause neck pain, especially if your camera is heavy. If you’re getting a sore neck from your strap, you can look at hand, wrist, and finger straps (see Part 1) or try out the following options […]
Camera Neck Straps: Quality, Comfort, and Design
In Part 1, we mentioned how you should get to know your camera before buying an expensive strap. Otherwise, you might find out that you prefer carrying your camera in a different way. For example, if you get a hand strap, you could end up wanting a sling strap instead. There’s one exception to this […]
The Best Camera Straps Guide: Wrist, Hand, and Finger Straps
Looking for a new camera strap can quickly turn into a time-consuming affair. The search can last days as you debate between the different choices. Whatever your reason for needing a new strap – whether for professional work or simply for fashion – you can end up getting bogged down by all the options. That’s […]
25 Great Mugs for Photographers
Whether you’re trying to get a fantastic sunrise shot or staying up all night photographing star trails, photographers need their caffeine. Nothing’s better than a nice cup of coffee or tea to get you going – except, perhaps, for a photography-themed cup of coffee or tea. It’s one of those things you don’t know you […]