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Scott Bourne

What’s in Scott’s camera bag?

I own many cameras and lenses but I can only use one camera and one lens at a time. I usually tend to spend 6-12 months shooting one or two systems. By now, I have tested or owned every camera and lens I want to test or own. At my

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Fujifilm X100VI: My new desert island camera

Note: The following is strictly based on my own experience and opinion. I am not associated with Fujifilm in any way and I bought the camera I am reviewing with my own money.  A desert island camera is the one you would pick to take with you if you were

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A first look at the Ricoh GR IIIx

Why a review of the Ricoh GR IIIx, an old camera? Simple: it’s a new camera to me and sometimes, people get so used to their own lane they never look around to see there’s other stuff out there. So that’s why I’m going bonkers here and driving not only

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AI photo tools aren’t the enemy but the opportunity

“Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.” ― Fyodor Dostoevsky, Crime and Punishment In the last year, Artificial Intelligence (AI) art has become a ubiquitous presence in our lives, affecting the way we work, communicate, and create. Since I am primarily a photographer, I

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Toy photography: Imagination is key

Since the pandemic landed, three years ago, I’ve watched more TV at home than I had in the previous 65 years. I watched and re-watched every Star Wars-related movie, animated cartoon and TV show I could find on Disney+. At first, I watched them for entertainment but then again for

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Mobile Mondays: Stopping action on an iPhone with Burst Mode

While it may seem like common knowledge, we were all beginners once. Let’s talk about freezing the action. If you’re photographing a moving subject like a dog running, it’s easier to capture that perfect pose with Burst Shutter Mode. This is like a motor drive on a conventional ILC camera.

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Mobile Mondays: 10 ways to make your iPhone more responsive

If you’re using an older iPhone or even a newer one with lots of apps, or one that is improperly set up, you may experience lag here and there that could make your content creation that much harder. A fast, responsive, device will generally mean that device’s camera performs at

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Mobile Mondays: A first look at the Beastcage for iPhone 13 Pro

If you’re looking for the beefiest, strongest, most adaptable iPhone 13 series cage, look no further. While my first impressions are from a pre-production model, I have since found out there are no changes and the product is shipping exactly as I received it. Depending on your style of photography

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