And by get a grip, I mean how to hold your camera, or attach it to a device for stabilization. First off, one item I will always recco is the SpiderPro Hand Strap. Having tried a TON of attempts in this category, nothing beats this. There is one on each of my cameras, always and […]

In recent posts, we covered mobile content creation tools, and ventured into the audio portion as well, so was very curious to check out this lightweight feature laden mic. JOBY sent over this mic, the Wavo Plus, for review and had no input into this post. First of all, this mic comes with most of […]

Well, as we get ready to start the summer season, it’s a good time to have a look at some items that may enhance your giftee’s summer adventures. Some you’ve seen in earlier gift guides, and a couple of new items. (BTW, there is a great deal this weekend on of of my favorite items, […]

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 […]

As I start gathering all of the latest products for our annual Holiday Gift Guide, I’m seeing an interesting pattern: It seem to be 2 major categories: Content Creation Tools, and pro-end products all designed to make your projects look the best that they can be. Let’s start with this MagSafe light from Joby. Called […]

How do we share these enriching experiences with a wider audience? In this digital age, social media reigns supreme, with IG reels and TikTok leading the way. Like it or not, it’s a fact. Personally, I’ve embarked on a journey of increased content creation and discovered some invaluable tools along the way. When it comes […]

We have all seen, and probably used, a ring light. Basically, this gives you a shadowless light that may be flattering, although EVERYONE has been using this! If you don’t believe me, have a look at the eye in a screen grab. In what we call a catchlight, you can see the ring light on […]

If you are a content creator, you know the gear you should have. Or do you? As most of the content on TikTok has, primarily, a static camera, and maybe a ringlight, hopefully some audio that is more than a headset mic, you may want to stand out a little bit more. When I shoot […]

I know you have to have one of the most versatile, classic tools in your kit: A Joby flexible tripod called the Gorillapod! For many years, this company has given the photo and video community unique tools to capture images from anywhere! Yes, years ago, I did the first Photoinduced review of the Joby Gorillapod […]

I hope you did most of your heavy lifting shopping, and scored the deal you wanted/needed! I’ll bet there are some more markdowns coming, so keep an eye on your shopping list. However, after wrapping and shipping, you kno there are some last minute things you should add to the stockings, or wrap up for […]

Whether you are looking for a right gift for a photographer, tips for your wish list for others, or just need to get some year-end upgrades, I hope the next days of the latest edition of the Gift Guide have something for you. Let’s get to it! First of all: Straps! Do you carry your […]

Well, I’m sure a lot of things! And if you missed any of the previous posts, here you go: The Other Bits The Lighting Modifiers The Video Gear The Media The Books There is one item though, that I’ve been using this entire holiday season. To communicate with family 3000 miles away, of course I’m […]

It’s been an interesting year, as innovation in photography took a backseat to improving what was already here. We looked, prodded, handled, shot, and researched a ton this year, and felt that we do have some new tools to share. Conceptually, the same news in technology at large, is the news in photography: Wireless. The […]

The folks at 2D photography in Canada apparently had a lot of time on their hands. So they pulled out most of their gear and created this little gem: Enjoy. and how it came to pass: Some brilliant self promotion.

Many things are passing through the transom these days, but when this little unit came in, complete with magnetic feet, we couldn’t wait to place it onto something in a Spiderman type pose. The Gorillapod Video Tripod‘s size is small, but the usefulness is mighty. As long as you pay attention to weight. Point and […]

( At the end of the article we have a special 20% discount code for you if you’d like to go ahead and purchase one of these from the manufacturer. ) Thanks for the great response last week on the Gorillapod giveaway. Heck, I just used one this weekend for a shoot to hold a […]

( At the end of the article we have a special 20% discount code for you if you’d like to go ahead and purchase one of these from the manufacturer. ) You have seen these devices, we’re sure. Interconnected ball joints, topped with a platform that lets you connect almost anything; heads, cameras, flash units, […]