A Camera Monopod for DSLR or Mirrorless Systems

Neewer Monopod T222 support stand

A camera monopod has been on my shopping radar for longer than I care to remember. I wanted a one for those times I was patiently (turning to impatience) waiting for “the right moment“. You know the times I mean – like when you are shooting: sports photography birds (particularly birds in flight, believe it … Read more

Best Tablet For Photo Editing in 2021

A beautifully processed photo of a farrier fitting a new shoe on a horse with the ssmoke from the hot shoe being burnt into the nail billowing around.

I found the Intuous Pro Small tablet be the best tablet for photo-editing and as such this review is predominantly about the small tablet. The comments apply equally to the Intuos Pro Medium and the Intuos Pro Large tablets. The difference between the three models (besides the obvious size difference) is that the bigger models … Read more

The Best Nikon Cameras 2020

The Best Nikon Cameras for 2020 With such a wide variety of Nikon cameras on offer deciding which is the best Nikon camera can be daunting (and often pointless) – in this post I discuss Nikon cameras available in 2020 in Full Frame, mid-range and entry level models. Table 1: Nikon Full Frame Cameras – … Read more

5 Essential Newborn Photo Props

A photo of a gorgeous Newborn by photographed with props consisting of a round basket, flokati throw, brown Teddy Bear and beige wrap and matching cap

Since publishing the post on Newborn Photography tips I have been asked by several photographers and parents about Newborn Photo Props. This post addresses that question covering the the props I believe should always be part of any Newborn photos studio. Before I get into the props themselves I want to once again reiterate that … Read more

Photography Lighting Equipment For Beginners

An image showing photography lighting kit with "learner" plates

When writing my previous post on photography lighting kits I came across several really great value-for-money photography lighting equipment for beginners. My first thought was how much of a time-saver it would have been if I could have had a well-researched, and honest view, on what to buy when I was looking for some lighting equipment, at … Read more

Photography Lighting Kit – which one is for you?

Front and side view of the Witstro Godox AD400PRo strobe photo lighting kit

No photography gear is complete without a decent photography lighting kit. Owning a lighting kit and learning how to make the most of it takes anyone’s photography to the next level (or two). Understanding and being able to manipulate light to create the image you want/envisage is the key to taking your skills to the … Read more

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