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This flowing light stick from Neewer is seriously fun to use in the studio. Because it’s fully app-controlled, you can play with colour and effects without ever touching the light, which makes experimenting a breeze. It’s powerful, flexible and gives you an endless palette to work with. You get seven pixel effects, 18 scene effects and full control over frequency, so you never have to settle for …

Wireless microphone units are getting smaller and more powerful with each iteration. Ulanzi sent me the Mini Mic A200 to check out. The box that this system is packed in is smaller than many units when they have been stripped down. Looking forward to sharing what I discover about this mini mic. This wireless mic is designed for creators. It automatically pairs with the receiver when you remove it…

The Huion KeyDial Remote K40 is one of those little computer gadgets you don’t realise you need until you try it, then suddenly your whole workflow feels smoother. It is essentially a compact shortcut controller with a tactile dial, a stack of programmable buttons and enough customisation to fit whatever creative software you live in, whether that is Photoshop, Lightroom, Aperty, Luminar Neo or a…

An inexpensive but sturdy four-color flashlight with continuous brightness control, mounts, shaped gobos, and the ability to zoom the light? We couldn’t wait to use the NEEWER Basics FL10 flashlight for, well, all sorts of applications! Note: NEEWER sent us the NEEWER BASICS FL10 Portable Photography Flashlight to review and keep. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts abo…

The Godox AD300ProII redefines portable power for outdoor creators. Packing 300 Ws into a compact 1.2 kg body, it offers fast recycling, approximately 350 full-power flashes per charge, and full wireless TTL/manual support across major camera systems—making it a reliable, ready-to-go option for on-location shoots. Performance Upgrade With 300 Ws of output, a rapid 0.01–1.5 s recycle time at full …

In this video, I’m taking you through a full Lightroom Classic editing workflow using the new Remove tool, restorative masking and colour grading to clean up and enhance a portrait from our Lavender Dreams workshop. I’ll show you how to remove distracting elements like plant covers, signs and stray colour patches directly inside Lightroom without needing Photoshop, then walk through flyaway hair …

THE NEEWER Z160 Retro Camera Flash is a fun, versatile, cool-looking compact and affordable on-camera flash aimed at beginner photographers. It could not be easier to use! It’s also surprisingly useful for a variety of applications. Note: NEEWER sent us the Z160 Retro Camera Flash to review and keep. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this product are our own. Pr…

The MagCam Phone Grip by PGYTech is one of those little gadgets that promises to make mobile shooting feel more like handling a real camera, and for the most part, it delivers. It has a smart modular design, a built-in power bank and a handy magnetic remote, but it also has a couple of quirks you need to know about. I am using mine with my Samsung S25+ Mobile Phone. Note: PGYTech sent the MagCam …

NEEWER sent us the travel-size DT-ENEL15 Camera Battery Charger with two batteries. We took it on the road to see how it fared as a travel charger. Note: NEEWER sent us the NEEWER DT-ENEL15 Camera Battery Charger and Two Batteries (for Nikon EN-EL15) to review and keep. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this product are our own. Pros Cons NEEWER DT-ENEL15 Camera…

Today I’m taking you inside Aperty Portrait, the new portrait retouching software from the makers of Luminar Neo, to show you exactly how I use it for fast, clean and consistent edits. If you’ve ever wanted an easy way to retouch portraits, batch process full galleries or jump between Lightroom, Photoshop and a standalone workflow, this walkthrough will give you a solid look at what Aperty can re…

Today I am walking you through a full edit of an aerial portrait of Jaslyn using Lightroom Classic and Aperty Portrait from Skylum, showing how to clean up backgrounds, remove distractions, refine lighting with masks, and apply quick professional retouching without ever touching Photoshop. If you want to see how far you can push a tricky studio image with Lightroom’s new Remove tool and Aperty’s …

The latest addition to K&F CONCEPT’s Nano-X series, the 67mm Ultra-Low Reflection ND2–400 Variable ND Filter, promises a major leap forward in optical performance—and it actually delivers. Designed with their new ultra-low reflection technology, this filter drops reflectivity down to a mere 0.1%, making it one of the cleanest, most ghost-free variable NDs I’ve tested for this price point. Note: K…

The Neewer LiteTrip LT38 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod is a lightweight travel tripod that has a small diameter when folded up. We tested it in the field to determine its sturdiness and ease of use. Note: NEEWER sent us the LT38 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod to review and keep. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this product are our own. Pros Cons NEEWER LT38 Carbon Fi…

Looking for a powerful, portable way to create on the go? The Huion Kamvas Slate 11 might just be your new best friend. This sleek, standalone Android 14 tablet is designed for artists who want the freedom to sketch, paint, edit, read, and even take notes without being tied to a computer. Compact, clever, and beautifully built, it’s a little creative powerhouse you can take anywhere. Design and D…

Lighting is the backbone of portrait photography. While you can create beautiful images with just one strobe, adding a second light opens up a world of creative control and polish. With my Neewer Q6 strobes paired with the QZ trigger, I can create flexible and repeatable lighting setups for everything from moody still life to polished portraits. Today, I’m going to walk you through some of my fav…