Maven Talon Kickstarter
Maven Filters is launching its new Talon folding LED lights on Kickstarter, with three models designed for photographers and content creators. Explore the Mini, Pro, and Max, compare their features, learn about introductory pricing, and find out what Maven says about production, credibility, and expected delivery.
The 6 Pieces of Gear That Actually Improved My Landscape Photography
Six pieces of photography gear have genuinely changed the way I photograph landscapes — but not because they're the newest or most expensive. From my tripod and panoramic head to my filters, lenses, and the $7,000 camera I eventually sold, these are the tools that solved real problems and gave me more control over my photography.
WHY USE A FILTER On Your iPhone?
Filters aren't just accessories for your camera—they're tools that give you greater control over light, reflections, motion, and creative effects. From removing reflections in water and glass to creating silky-smooth waterfall exposures in bright daylight, discover when and why a filter can make a difference.
NEEWER LT39 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod Review
The NEEWER LT39 is a carbon fiber travel tripod that packs a surprising amount of versatility into a 2.7-pound package. With interchangeable center columns, three leg angles, a low-profile ball head, panoramic movement, and impressive low-angle capabilities, this tripod offers photographers plenty of creative possibilities without becoming a burden to carry.
Why a Rail Belongs in Every Photographer’s Camera Bag
A nodal rail isn’t just for panoramas. Discover how this simple piece of gear can help balance heavy lenses, fine-tune compositions, and move your camera closer to macro subjects without moving your tripod.
What’s Hiding In Your Bag?
Is your camera backpack getting heavier every year? It might be time to dump everything out and start fresh. Discover how a simple annual cleanup can lighten your load, keep your gear cleaner, and help you carry only what you actually need.
The Best ND Filter for Landscape Photographers
Have you ever wondered why a 13-stop ND filter might be a better choice than a traditional 10-stop filter? In this short video, I explain why many landscape photographers are choosing 13 stops for long exposure photography and why it often creates the perfect exposure time for silky water, dramatic cloud movement, and fine art landscape images.
I also discuss why a dedicated 13-stop filter can be a better solution than stacking a 10-stop and 3-stop filter—even with today’s magnetic filter systems.
If you’re interested in long exposure photography, neutral density filters, landscape photography, or camera gear reviews, this video is for you.
NO Ball Heads for Landscape Photography
For decades, photographers have been told to buy a quality ball head. I gave the same advice—until years of landscape photography made me rethink everything.
In this first article of a three-part series, I explain why my perspective changed and why choosing the right tripod head is about more than versatility.
Why I Photograph Flowers… Even Though I’m a Landscape Photographer
Why do flower photographs appear on a landscape photography website? Because flower photography is one of the best ways to improve your landscape photography skills.
Learn how practicing composition, light, depth of field, and camera techniques close to home can make you a stronger landscape photographer.
HEIPI C100 Super Clamp Sabertooth
I’ve tested a lot of camera mounting solutions over the years—from the PlatyPod Delta to the Really Right Stuff tabletop tripod and Multi-Clamp.
The HEIPI Super Clamp Sabertooth C100 surprised me with just how versatile it is.
The #1 Composition Mistake
Most photographers miss this composition mistake. Small shifts create stronger images.
Don’t Get Locked into Proprietary Filter Systems
Don’t get trapped in a proprietary phone case ecosystem.
Your creativity deserves more flexibility than one company’s filters.
Turn your phone into a modular creative system with the Maven Pivot Filter System
Turn your phone into a modular creative system with the Maven Pivot Filter System
The Phone Case That Improved My Workflow
I switched my iPhone 17 Pro Max filmmaking setup from the Freewell Filmmaker case system to the Neewer cage system — and the difference in workflow surprised me.
Review of the OMOTON TP06
The OMOTON Magnetic Phone Tripod TP06—a compact, lightweight, and incredibly versatile tool for photographers and content creators
Why Use a Grad ND Instead of HDR Bracketing
Why Landscape Photographers Use Graduated ND Filters Instead of HDR
Freewell iPhone Case and Filter Adapter
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iPhone vs Mirrorless
“Smartphones didn’t replace photographers.
They revealed who was actually making photographs.”
Using a Diopter or a Macro Lens
Macro Lens vs Close-Up Diopter: Which Should You Use for Macro Photography?
Macro photography pulls viewers into a world most people never notice. Fine textures, tiny details, and subtle patterns become the entire subject of the image. But once you start shooting close-up, your choice of gear matters far more than it does in general photography.
NEVER Use This Setting
Auto white balance can quietly ruin your landscape photos—especially at sunrise and sunset.
White balance isn’t just a technical setting. It controls mood, color, and how your photo feels. In this video, I break down when auto white balance works, when it absolutely doesn’t, and which settings give you consistent, natural results in real-world landscape shooting.
Shoot RAW. Lock in your white balance. Adjust creatively in post.