As a professional photographer, mobile phone photography has always been something I've shied away from. Thanks to cameras with built-in Wi-Fi, such as newly acquired Sony a6300, I rarely use my smartphone's camera since the quality typically doesn't come close to what my actual cameras can achieve. However, my opinion of smartphone photography was challenged
If you've ever aspired to drive a BMW but weren't quite ready to commit to owning one, there's a new transportation service that can help fulfill your luxury car driving dreams. ReachNow is a car-sharing service offering a fleet of cars that can be rented and driven within a defined "home area" on a per minute
Today's digital cameras come jam-packed with so many features, you'd think they also had the ability to automatically take photos for you. While cameras themselves aren't quite at that stage yet, there's an accessory out there that can help you take a photo without having to press your camera's shutter button. Dubbed the MIOPS Smart, this
From the boxy vintage briefcase to the modern laptop bag with wheels, style options for modern business bags seem endless. And yet the perfect feminine and stylish women's laptop bag appears ever elusive. As my freelance business has grown over the years, I've found that my accompanying style has also had to mature. Toting around my dearly beloved Timbuk2 laptop backpack has
I have a thing for bags. Not fancy, name-brand purses or handbags, but functional bags. From REI to Kelty, to Timbuk2 to Swiss Gear, I have rather large collection of functional bags for a variety of travel situations, from overnight urban adventures to 6 month backpacking escapades in third world countries. You name the travel scenario,
A reader recently wrote to me asking about what kind of lightweight travel-friendly photography accessories I like to use. Whether you're a professional, amateur, or hobbyist, some of this gear may appeal to you to better secure and tote your camera around while on the road. What's the best lightweight travel camera bag? Ani asks:
Minimalist travel is a hot topic today and there are a plethora of reasons to embrace traveling with less. As a self employed freelancer and travel addict, I typically spend a total of 2-3 months out of the year on the road, but very little of that travel is glamorous because I choose to travel
I'm probably one of few people who actually LOVES packing for travel. I find packing to be like a massive puzzle, and I love the process of laying my stuff out, trying to figure out what will fit in what bags. I also love going to Goodwill or REI garage sales and picking up heavily
Fanny packs are a thing of the 80's, right? As a child of the 80's and 90's, that's always what my impression of fanny packs and belt packs were, especially pertaining to photography. I'd see other professional photographers running around with them and would giggle to myself. Little did I know that I'd one day
When I was first looking into lighting gear for product and studio photography, my boyfriend suggested using a continuous lighting source, such as a LED light panel. At first, I scoffed and opted to go with the traditional lighting setup of an AlienBees B400 and a Canon 580EXII speedlite. When paired with umbrellas, softboxes, and
