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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.
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.
Why I Still Love My Nikon Z8
With all the constant new camera releases, it’s easy to feel pressured to upgrade… but sometimes the gear you already own is a powerhouse. The Z8 continues to impress me—ergonomics, intuitive menu design, full-frame image quality, long exposure performance, IR-friendly lenses, and a robust ecosystem of accessories and glass.
It just works. And more importantly—it inspires me to shoot.
Practice With Purpose
You don’t need a mountain range or a perfect golden-hour landscape to become a better photographer. In fact, some of the strongest skills you’ll ever build can come from something as simple as a flower in your yard. In this video, I show how practicing composition, exposure, focusing, and creative angles with everyday subjects can dramatically sharpen your instincts—so when you DO reach that dream location, you’re ready to capture it at your absolute best.
Long Exposure Magic: Creating Surreal Images with Maven ND and Polarizer Filters
Have you ever wanted to capture time itself in a photograph?
That’s exactly what happens when you start experimenting with long exposure photography using Maven ND filters.
From smooth, glassy water to streaking clouds and quiet city scenes — long exposures transform the ordinary into something surreal.