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SanDisk Extreme PRO CFexpress Type B Card and Extreme PRO CFexpress Card Reader REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Mar 4, 2021 | Photography |

BUY CARD FROM AMAZON BUY READER FROM AMAZON Improve your workflow with blazing-fast transfer...

ANGLER Collapsible Background REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Feb 25, 2021 | Photography |

BUY FROM B&H PHOTO The fast, flexible background that can be used anywhere. Within the past...

AXLER Foldable Crane Slider REVIEW

Posted by Robyn | Feb 16, 2021 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H Meet the ultra-portable slider. Sometimes when you travel or go...

V-FLAT WORLD DUO BOARDS REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Feb 15, 2021 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H BUY FROM ADORAMA The perfect add-on to any flat lay photography...

Godox ML60 LED Video Light REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Jan 22, 2021 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO BUY FROM ADORAMA A fantastic compact continuous light that packs a mighty punch One of the most important elements of a video shoot is the lighting. If your subject isn’t lit just right,...

Manfrotto Element MII Mobile Bluetooth Carbon Tripod REVIEW

Posted by Robyn | Jan 12, 2021 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON A remarkable companion for photoshoots. They say the best camera is the one...

Godox AD300 Pro Outdoor Flash REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Dec 21, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO BUY FROM ADORAMA AN AMAZING LIGHT THAT PACKS EASILY Prior to the pandemic, in September of 2019, I had the opportunity to photograph a friend’s wedding in a remote mountain location in...

Glacier Camouflage Hex Ranger Crossbody Camera Bag REVIEW

Posted by Jon Walters | Dec 21, 2020 | Photography |

With the right bag and a little ingenuity, the sky’s the limit! When asked to think about...

Think Tank Photo Backstory Camera Bag REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Dec 17, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H Protective gear that helps you bring your story to life Everyone...

VISUAL FLOW LIGHTROOM PRESETS REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Dec 14, 2020 | Photography |

Make your photos go from ‘ok’ to ‘wow’ with one click. Just a few years ago, I started working towards being a professional photographer. I’ve always had an interest in the field and have loved taking photos, but it wasn’t...

Mobile by Peak Design REVIEW

Posted by Robyn | Dec 11, 2020 | Photography |

A unique ecosystem of accessories for the smartphone designed with functionality in mind. A couple...

MOMENT Variable ND DSLR Filter REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Dec 2, 2020 | Photography |

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Angler CatchLight Reflector REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Nov 17, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H Fill shadows and make eyes pop with this reflector A couple of...

HEX Ranger DSLR Sling V2 REVIEW

Posted by Robyn | Nov 13, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON A great bag for quick shoots. I’ve always enjoyed taking pictures. I...

Pixel P50 Panel Light REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Nov 3, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Good all-around video light As more and more people work from home and feature video conferences as part of their typical workday, the need for easy-to-use, budget-friendly lighting options has become a...

XP-Pen Innovator Display 16 REVIEW

Posted by Robyn | Oct 28, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Overall user experience could be improved for this amazing piece of hardware. I...

TourBox REVIEW The Perfect Little Addon Controller for Creators

Posted by Robyn | Oct 23, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Real editing controls at my fingertips Growing up in the video editing world, I...

Feiyutech WG2 Action Camera Gimbal REVIEW

Posted by Jon Walters | Oct 2, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Accessorize your action camera to better capture life’s thrills. “Hey Dad,...

Jancane Super 8/8mm Film Scanner REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Sep 14, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Amazon product for preserving family memories. The most important person in my...

Hex Ranger Glacier Camo DSLR Mini Sling Bag REVIEW Fanny Pack Reborn

Posted by Jon Walters | Aug 28, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Easily access your DSLR or Mirrorless camera while on-the-go with the Mini Sling...

Switti RGB LED Video Light Kit REVIEW

Posted by Robyn | Jun 17, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Quality lighting in a convenient kit. You can never underestimate the power of...

iFootage Komodo K5 and Gazelle Uprise TA6 Tripod REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Jun 10, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON An affordable, sturdy travel tripod and fluid head. In my opinion, one of the most...

Kodak Smartphone Photography KIT REVIEW

Posted by Jon Walters | Jun 5, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Take your Smartphone Photography to the next level with the Kit from Kodak. Even...

SnapIt Boards Photography Backdrop REVIEW Perfect for Product Photography

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | May 14, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Turn a great product into something special with a great background One of my...

Joby Beamo Portable led light review

Posted by Robyn | Apr 27, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Ridiculously compact, powerful LED – perfect for vloggers. I’ve been a...

Adonit V-Grip Selfie stick for smartphones review

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Apr 20, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Selfie grip that doesn’t feel like a selfie-stick No one ever wants to be...

SEVENOAK SmartCINE Phone rig by movo review

Posted by Jon Walters | Apr 2, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Enhance your photographs and videos with the all-in-one photo/video enhancing...

MOON Ultra Light SmartPhone Lighting REVIEW

Posted by Robyn | Mar 16, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM MOON Good concept for mobile light – improvements are needed. I’ve been perfecting...

Group Buy from Vanessa Joy for photographers

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Mar 9, 2020 | Photography

Photographer Vanessa Joy has put together a Group Buy of lighting equipment – open to...

The Off‑Camera Flash Handbook by Vanessa Joy

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Mar 6, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON “…for the photographer that wants to learn flash, but doesn’t know where to...

LUMIEE RGB and Bi-Color Light Bracelet REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Mar 2, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO Never have you had so much fun with wearable portable...

Think Tank Photo Retrospective Backpack 15 REVIEW

Posted by Robyn | Feb 20, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO My favorite shoulder bag is now a backpack! About six...

Genaray Powerbank 64 Pocket LED Light REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Feb 20, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO Perfect little fill light for on the go Since I’ve...

Luxi For All Incident Light Meter for Mobile Devices REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Feb 19, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO A far cheaper alternative to standard light meters and it...

Wacom One Creative Pen Display REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Feb 18, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO A great drawing tablet option for beginners. My fiancé grew...

MoneyMaker Solo Sling Camera Strap REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Feb 17, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM HOLDFAST BUY FROM B&H PHOTO The only single camera strap you’ll ever need. Like...

Oben CTM-2600 6-Section Carbon Fiber Monopod REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Feb 11, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO Super lightweight basic easy to use monopod When it comes...

Impact VC-500WLN 500Ws Monolight REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Feb 7, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM B&H PHOTO A powerful asset for any shoot. As my photography business has grown, so...

DeskGrip Mini Smartphone Tripod REVIEW

Posted by Robyn | Jan 27, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM B&H PHOTO A very handy little accessory for smartphone users. I’m not sure how...

NoBox LED Tape Light REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Jan 2, 2020 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Provides simple lighting when needed. There are lots of interesting options for...

Pelican V550 and V600 Vault Photography Series Cases REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Dec 9, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO Keep your camera gear safe during production and your...

Money Maker Camera Strap REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Dec 2, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO The ultimate dual camera strap I am no stranger to event...

Think Tank Photo Urban Access 13 Backpack REVIEW

Posted by Robyn | Nov 25, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO Great whether you’re on the run or in the studio. I’m...

Movo FC20C Canon TTL Cord REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Oct 3, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Don’t be caught without an off-camera flash As someone who does everything...

MOVO MT-C68 AF Extension Tube Set REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Sep 26, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON A magical option for creating macro photos without the expense of a macro...

PIXEL RGB LED Video Light REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Sep 25, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Creates truly memorable lighting effects. This past weekend, I shot my first...

Think Tank Photo Retrospective V2.0 Shoulder Bag in Black REVIEW

Posted by Robyn | Sep 10, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO The perfect shoulder bag for any level of photographer. A...

HEX Glacier Camo Cinema Backpack REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Sep 4, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Designed for cinematic gear. I am pretty picky when it comes to my camera gear. I...

K&F Concept 82mm MC UV Protection Filter REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Aug 30, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Filter provides clarity and vibrancy for outdoor photos. We have an optometrist in...

Zhiyun SMOOTH-Q2 Smartphone Gimbal REVIEW

Posted by Robyn | Aug 29, 2019 | Photography |

An incredible mobile phone gimbal made with premium materials. A few years ago I was introduced to...

Elvid OV50 OptiView 50 LCD Viewfinder REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Aug 8, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO Give your eyes a break and get a clearer picture When I...

Ziv Dual Shoe C Bracket REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Aug 2, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO An accessory that should be in every camera bag. Over the...

Gudsen Moza Mini S Gimbal REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Aug 1, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON A flexible, portable gimbal for smartphones. A couple of years ago, I was...

XCELLON CR-CFASD 4-Slot Pro Card Reader REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Jul 25, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Nice card reader for pro users, but not right for everyone. When you work with...

JOBY GorillaPod 5K Video Pro Tripod REVIEW

Posted by Robyn | Jul 25, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON Perfect for creating pro-grade video from unlimited angles. One of my favorite...

Sensei Clip-On Cap Keeper and StrapCap Keeper REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Jul 24, 2019 | Photography |

BUY CAP KEEPER BUY STRAPCAP KEEPER Designed to keep you from losing lens caps on the go As someone...

Think Tank Photo Vision 15 Shoulder Bag REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Jul 23, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO Perfect for getting essential gear to the right place for...

Powerex MH-C980 Turbo Charger-Analyzer for 8 AA AAA Batteries REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Jun 24, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON When you need to keep your gear alive When you get excited about technology, you...

Mindshift Stash Master 13L Camera Cube Travel Insert REVIEW

Posted by Robyn | Jun 14, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO Travel with camera gear and know it’s well-protected. I’ve...

Oben PD-117 3-Way Pan Tilt Head REVIEW

Posted by Nicholas Calderone | Jun 7, 2019 | Photography |

BUY FROM AMAZON BUY FROM B&H PHOTO A good all-around tripod head at a reasonable price. The...

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