OWC Express 4M2 USB4 Review: Flexible NVMe Storage Done Right
Getting fast, high-capacity storage has become a bottleneck in modern workflows. Codecs keep getting heavier, and a well-specced internal SSD can feel cramped quickly. Upgrades can be difficult or unreasonably expensive; enter the Express 4M2, a four-drive enclosure that addresses all these issues.
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been using this enclosure as my primary working drive, and it’s proven to be a thoughtfully designed solution for creators who want serious NVMe performance without locking themselves into a fixed configuration.
Why Sharp Bird Photos Still Feel Boring and How to Fix Them
Sharp focus and perfect exposure are not enough. If bird photos feel flat, the problem is not settings, it is storytelling.
Is This the Ideal Two-Lens Kit for Nikon Z DX?
Nikon’s APS-C Z system has felt incomplete for years, especially if you have been holding onto a D500 and waiting for a serious mirrorless alternative. The release of the Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR and Nikon Z DX 35mm f/1.7 shifts that conversation in a real way.
Can Pentax Survive on Film and Niche Digital?
Pentax has not released a new digital camera in three years, and its last full frame DSLR is eight years old. If you still shoot Pentax, or you’re thinking about it, that gap should get your attention.
5 Legal Battles That Will Shape Photography in 2026
The rules governing who owns a photograph, who can train an AI on it, and where you can fly a drone to capture it are all being rewritten simultaneously. Across courtrooms, five separate legal confrontations are converging on a question that matters to every working photographer: in an age of generative AI and autonomous aircraft, who actually controls the value of an image?
What follows is a photographer-focused breakdown of the cases and regulations most likely to change how you shoot, edit, license, and protect your work this year and next.
Control Natural Light Without Gear: 5 Techniques That Actually Work
Natural light portraits often look simple, yet small shifts in position can completely change the result. If you rely on available light, knowing how to shape it without reflectors or flash gives you more control in any location.
Why You Should Stop at the Locations You Pass Most Often
There is a habit many of us landscape photographers develop without realizing it. We drive past locations we know well, places we have seen dozens of times, and we tell ourselves we will stop another day. The light is not right. The weather is poor. We are on our way somewhere else. Over time, these familiar places become invisible. They are no longer considered options, only background. This is a mistake, and one that limits growth more than most of us care to admit.
Fujifilm GFX100RF Review After Six Months: Brilliant or Boxed In?
The Fujifilm GFX100RF pairs a 100-megapixel medium format sensor with a fixed 35mm f/4 lens, and that single design choice shapes everything. If you care about detail, portability, and focal length discipline, this camera forces decisions that may sharpen your work or frustrate it.
Thinking About Second Shooting Weddings? Here’s What You Need to Know First
Second shooting weddings puts you in the middle of real moments without carrying the full weight of the day. It’s one of the fastest ways to sharpen instincts, expand a portfolio, and get paid while learning on the job.
5 Things You Can't Control in Photography (And 5 You Can)
Photography is an exercise in managing variables. Some of those variables bend to your will, and some of them laugh at your attempts to impose order. The sooner you learn to tell the difference, the sooner you stop wasting energy on the wrong problems.
DJI RS 5 Review: Refined Power for the Run-and-Gun Creator
The DJI RS 5 isn’t just a minor iteration; it is a thoughtful evolution of what a mirrorless gimbal should be. While it maintains the familiar silhouette of the RS series, the quality-of-life upgrades—particularly regarding balance and automation—make it one of the most frictionless tools I’ve used in the field.
Three Tricks to Make More Interesting Photos of Lighthouses
I have a strange obsession with photographing lighthouses. They have a way of making a landscape that much more interesting, and I often find myself taking a road trip just to photograph one. Here are a few tips to help make your photos stand out from the scores of other tourists making the same images.
Sony 24-70 GM II vs Sigma: Sharpness Isn’t the Whole Story
Choosing between the Sony 24-70 GM II and the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 usually means you already lean one way and want proof you’re not making a mistake. Price, performance, and long-term ownership all pull in different directions, and this lens range often lives on your camera full-time.
Why Clients Disappear After Seeing Your Prices
When a client says you’re “out of budget” or disappears after seeing your rates, the instinct is to adjust the numbers. That move usually solves the wrong problem.
Is the Panasonic Lumix S9 the Best Full Frame Camera Under $1,500?
The Panasonic Lumix S9 has been out long enough to see past the launch noise and judge it on real use. If image quality and price both matter, this camera deserves a closer look.
How to Get Started in Photography Without Wasting Time or Money
Starting in photography feels harder than it should. You’re told to buy more gear, follow trends, chase presets, and somehow build a style at the same time. Here's how to make it easier.
5 Things That Matter in Photography (And 5 That Don't)
Photography forums, YouTube comment sections, and gear review threads would have you believe that the path to better images runs through spec sheets and brand allegiances. Spend enough time in these spaces and you might start to think that your sensor size is holding you back, or that real photographers only shoot in manual mode, or that your follower count reflects the quality of your work. None of this is true, but it takes time and experience to see through it.
Mastering Perspective: How Tripod Height Alters Wide Angle Compositions
Vary your landscape photography perspectives. Learn how adjusting your tripod's height can completely transform your wide angle compositions.
In landscape photography, we often obsess over the technical trinity of exposure: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. We also concentrate on techniques such as filters and exposure bracketing. When working with wide angle lenses, there is another variable that is frequently overlooked, mostly by beginners, yet equally critical to the final composition: perspective.
The Power of Luminar Neo's Newest AI Tools Put to the Test
Every photographer has a collection of images that almost worked. The composition was there, the moment was right, but something about the light fell flat, or the exposure didn't quite capture what your eyes saw in person. We also tend to accumulate old family photographs in shoeboxes and drawers, images yellowed by time and marked by creases from decades of handling. These are the kinds of problems that used to require either significant manual work in Photoshop or simply acceptance that some photos couldn't be saved.