What I Loved in the Studio, and What Caught Me Out on the Coast After spending time with the K&F CONCEPT Ultra-Low Reflection Variable ND Filter in the studio, I was genuinely impressed. Long exposures behaved beautifully, reflections were well controlled, and image quality held up exactly as promised. So
EBL sent us their rugged EBL Portable Power Station 500. We used it on a quick night photography trip and around the house, and reported back. Note: EBL sent us the EBL Portable Power Station 500. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this item are our
EBL sent us their rugged BRC 18650 Rechargeable Batteries 3000mAh – Protected Button Top. We took them on two cold trips and reported back. Note: EBL sent us the EBL BRC 18650 Rechargeable Battery 3000mAh – Protected Button Top. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this
EBL sent us their Smart Rapid Battery Charger for Rechargeable 3.7V/3.6V Li-ion IMR Batteries. It charges many kinds of batteries — “smartly” — in a travel-sized package. Note: EBL sent us the EBL Smart Rapid Battery Charger for Rechargeable 3.7V/3.6V Li-ion IMR Batteries. However, this is a completely independent review.
If there’s a smaller, more convenient recharging system for batteries, I don’t know about it. EBL has created a clever, portable design for high-quality rechargeable AA batteries. Read on! Note: EBL sent us the EBL Lithium AA Batteries 4 Pack, Rechargeable Double A Battery 1.5V 3500mWh with USB-C Cable. However,
The Manfrotto BeFree Advanced GT XPro is a four-section aluminum twist-lock travel tripod. It comes with various flexible, professional features. Read on! Note: Manfrotto sent us the BeFree Advanced GT XPro tripod and ball head to review and keep. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this
What are some good methods for finding fascinating foregrounds and locations for night photography? I’ll walk you through some of the methods I use. A word about composition in night photography My philosophy is that regardless of whether it you are photographing the night sky or not, it’s all about
Lowepro has released the Lowepro Fastpack Pro BP 250 AW III. The backpack is designed for hikes, camping, weekend getaways, and travel. We checked out its features. Read on! Note: Lowepro sent us the Fastpack Pro BP 250 AW III to review and keep. However, this is a completely independent review.
The Troubadour Everyday Apex Tote Bag is a stylish, modern tote bag. Not only that, it’s very functional and versatile. It’s designed as a carry-all for work and weekends, with lots of compartments and organization. How would this work for photographers? Let’s have a closer look! Note: Troubadour Goods sent
People ask night photographers all sorts of questions. One of the most common is: What’s the scariest, creepiest place you have ever photographed? The last stop for almost 1000 souls The imposing Gothic stone structure, Moundsville Penitentiary in West Virginia, was the last stop for murderers, rapists and thieves. Almost
I love being on the coast; I feel at home. The waves and gulls call to me and I feel inner peace when I can smell that sea salty tang in the air. Nothing quite beats a gorgeous coastal photo to remind us of that feeling. So here are my
The Manfrotto Element MII is a lightweight tripod aimed at hobbyists and entry-level photographers who need something sturdy yet easy on the pocketbook. But the tripod seems to check many boxes for such an affordable tripod. Let’s have a look. Note: Manfrotto sent us the Element MII aluminum tripod and
