Category: Gear

Is it just me, or has the subscription pricing model gotten completely out-of-control over the last few years? When I first started working with creative software (Photoshop and Dreamweaver at the time), releases were expensive, but also a one-time cost. Once you were invested into that product ecosystem, there were even discounts for future releases.…

As a camera lover, you’re going to be absolutely buried in stuff that people want you to think that you “need” to own. The trouble is differentiating what is truly essential versus what is nice to have versus over-marketed junk. That’s a lot of ground to cover so we’ll be revisiting this topic in the…

One of the first things you’re going to buy as a new photographer or videographer is a lens. And it won’t stop at just one. Sure, your camera may have come with a decent kit lens, but you’ll likely outgrow it quickly. The trouble is figuring out what to buy when there are so many…

If you’re into cameras, sooner or later you’re going to come down with a nasty case of GAS. Now, don’t laugh too hard at that acronym. GAS may sound funny, but it’s deadly serious to the budding photographer. Gear Acquisition Syndrome is real, and it’s endemic. You may start out loving shooting, but pretty soon,…