To keep all your gear moving you need power. Other than the camera batteries of course. After seeing a ton of products this year, it’s clear that Anker is owning the market. I may have a drawer full of batteries, but they are getting tired. The latest are smaller, more powerful and faster charging. BTW, […]

Tis the season! For years, this next set of posts are always a favorite of mine, as it gathers ideas for you to gift to the photo/video fan in your world, and of course. maybe just purchase something to make your life easier! Plus, want to give you enough time to take advantage of the […]

Ok, let’s talk about audio. You know that it’s 50% of your content, unless it’s bad. Then it’s 80% Yes, this list hasn’t changed a lot from last year, except for a few big additions: When you want to go more mobile, and connect directly into your camera , or to a portable mixer, the […]

I hope you all had a relaxing holiday and got to spend time giving thanks. And if you were clicking the keyboard or hitting the stores, we all know that Black Friday gives way to Cyber Monday! To be honest, I always feel that it’s SSD/hard drives, and media cards that can be the best […]

It has been an interesting year in the world of image making. There is major emphasis on content creators, and the equipment they may need. And Black Friday sales will be active on these brands, with highlighted products below: Joby, Pivo, Platypod, and LumeCube and Ankerworks Usually the biggest deal are on Black Friday, but […]

And here we go! It seems like this year, the end of year sales have been coming earlier and earlier! Since I wouldn’t want you to miss some of the great deals out there, we’re gonna start with software. Of course, all of the software below have great savings this year, so if you want to […]

It’s always a tough category to recommend as there are so many ways to go. As we go headlong into the holiday season, nothing says “I know You”, like a well-chosen photo book as a gift. That’s the good thing: there are quality photobooks for whomever you are gifting, worthy of your time, and the […]

Yes, I posted this a while back, and the product still is incredibly viable, even as tech marches forward! Time to pick one of these up and share with your immediate family, and all of the connected households. I love to scan old photos. Seriously, being able to scan negatives and slide from my archives […]

Hope you were able to snag all of the great deals on Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, which seems to be extending out this week. The things that are not part of those door busters are the things that will probably last the longest: books. It has been an interesting year in the photo book […]

Every photographer I know has multiple bags, for multiple situations. Or is it truly a Goldilocks and the 3 bears situation? What looks great, may not be best in practice . And how do you buy one for someone as a gift? Just got notice that Peak Design is having a 30% off sale!! After […]

OK, I don’t usually share just one item on the gift guide series, but due to the time frame, here we go: The Fuji Instax Wide printer, is one of the most fun and useful tools I have seen this season. What I love about this product is the personalized creativity you can add to […]

How are you doing out there? No crowded lines at the stores, winter is coming, and you may have tricked out your home work environment just right. Screen fatigue is real, and hopefully you get a chance to step away and create some content! Here is a wrap-up of all of the gift guide suggestion […]

Just going to take a break from the gear for a sec. And yes, Cyber Monday is here. Honestly, there have not been crazy deals in abundance this year. With ordering down, products from Asia coming in slower, there is less inventory to begin with, so not as much need to blow it out the […]

HI- How are you doing as we go headlong into the holiday season in an unprecedented (yep,I said it!) time? I’m hoping that the time spent working from home has made you think, or rethink the best ways and tools you need. We’ll start this years series of gift reccos with items that can help […]

Yep, wireless charging for your phone is pretty cool. Just laying it on top of a pad with no cables does seem like an easier deal. And with multi-use charging pads so you can charge your watch, air pods and phone at once is super useful. Until you wake up and your phone hasn’t charged. […]

Still getting last minute discounted prices on sooo many things. Just about every camera store has deals coming almost daily. In other categories, let’s look at a gift that never gets a software update: Photo Books! This also seems to be the year of great reprints, so keep an eye out for those Maybe a […]

Black Friday has come and gone, Cyber Monday is in the rearview, Green Monday is a recent memory.  The deals will continue, however, as there is a shortened shopping season. So, let’s start with some ideas for your photo video gift giving, or your end of year purchases for you self. Self Santa, as it […]

There are photo books that should be in everyone’s library, and there are photo books that may just pique the interest of the giftee. At the end of this post is a book that you may never buy, but may be fascinated with the design. First up- If you, or a photographer you know, is […]

Sure, you may have hit some sales, and had the basics, well now we bring you some things that have been tried and tested for your gifting pleasure. Apple AirPods First thing I said when i saw these was that I didn’t even own them, and I’ve already lost them! OK, So I bought them, […]

Oh, sure, we all have them, and most of us have multiples. Do you need another? Probably. So what was new this year?Plenty. So here are some of the faves from Peak Design, ThinkTank, SKB, Tenba, and BlackRapid (check out BR special 20% discount code below!) Peak Design has been coming on strong with 2 […]

There is nothing more satisfying than sitting down with a book of great photographs. The stories, the inspiration, the common thread for all of us here. And of course the books that help teach us what is within us to make better photographs. I had the list all ready and then today, I was startled […]

It’s a constant search for the Holy grail of the best light modifier. We’ll just talk about the speedlight range here. Since not a whole lot new has come on the market since last year, that should adjust your thinking. I’m sure you’ll want to try at least one of these units, and perhaps add them […]

Let’s step back from the gear for a moment, and look at what those tools can do:
Today, I’d like to recommend some of the best books I’ve seen this year for gifting.It should give a range for those on your list. Or your own wish list!

Hope you had some Black Friday luck in shopping, and are ready for Cyber Monday!Some sweet deal out there, but the current models of things are a bit elusive in those sales. Oh well. Now for the current Gift Guide: We’ve moved past the question about point and shoot cameras V smartphones. Game over. So […]

The list of items you can wrap now moves into a more classical vein. A book! You may learn from them, be inspired, be moved, motivated, or just enjoy the images that you share without being logged on. I’m a voracious collector of books, and have just one pet peeve: when images are split between […]

Let’s continue on with some more gifting ideas, taken from our real world usage of this gear. We can call them accessories, but these are some needed items for the photographer. Hmmmm….. difference between need and want? Not for me to say. Let’s start with gifting the portrait shooters using speedlights and recco of a […]

Ahhh yes, it’s that time of year again! Gifting for others, self gifting, deals aplenty, and the economy moves forward. But how to discern the right goodie to get? We’ve been looking at a ton of good through the year and will let you know what we feel is worth your time, and wrapping expertise. […]