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.
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.
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
Why Use a Grad ND Instead of HDR Bracketing
Why Landscape Photographers Use Graduated ND Filters Instead of HDR
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.
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.