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Reliable 800Ws Power for Demanding Location Shoots Godox has announced the AD800Pro, a powerful 800Ws battery-powered monolight designed for photographers who need dependable main-light performance on location. Built to handle bright outdoor conditions, fast-paced workflows and color-critical work, the AD800Pro combines high output, precise control and flexible power options in a single, portable…

A fast, field-ready tripod built for landscape and hybrid shooters Let’s clear this up right from the start.The SmallRig x Potato Jet TRIBEX SE is not a studio portrait, product or still life tripod. It isn’t trying to be, and judging it by those standards would miss the point entirely. Of course, you could use it for these purposes, but not WHO its was designed for. Please Note: SmallRig sent th…

Explore creative colour shifts in still life photography using Nik Collection’s Color Efex Pro. In this video, I show how to use colour grading, film-inspired filters, and local contrast tools to create dramatic, moody still life images with intention and control. Model – David Kennedy Grab your 15% Discount on all DxO Products (new customers only) Code – JuliePowell

In this beginner-friendly editing comparison, I walk photographers through one of the most common frustrations: removing unwanted people and distractions from photos, without needing to touch Photoshop. Using a real-world example from a busy cherry-picking shoot with Nicola Paige, I compare how the latest Adobe Lightroom Classic handles object and people removal against Luminar Neo, DxO PhotoLab,…

What I Loved in the Studio, and What Caught Me Out on the Coast After spending time with the K&F CONCEPT Ultra-Low Reflection Variable ND Filter in the studio, I was genuinely impressed. Long exposures behaved beautifully, reflections were well controlled, and image quality held up exactly as promised. So naturally, it came with me on holiday. Coastal light, big skies, moving water… the perfect p…

High ISO noise can creep into even the best portrait sessions, especially when you’re shooting in dark interiors, low light locations, or pushing your camera beyond its comfort zone, and in this video I break down exactly how to deal with it. Using a real portrait shot at ISO 6400, I compare noise reduction results across Adobe Lightroom Classic, Luminar Neo, DxO PureRAW, Topaz DeNoise AI, and Ni…

How to setup and install the Huion Keydial Remote to use with a Windows PC and my Lamvas Pro 16 Tablet. I run through everything from start to finish. Connecting to your PC via USB (can use Bluetooth) and then download and use the software and how to setup all the dials and buttons.

The first thing you notice about the Neewer Z3 Flash is its sheer size and weight. There’s no easing into it. At just over 600g with the battery, this is a chunky speedlite, and for someone like me with cranky hands, it’s not my favourite thing to have sitting on top of a camera for long periods. Short stints are fine, but extended handheld shooting definitely had me feeling it. Please note: That…

Hohem’s new iSteady MT3 Pro gimbal has AI tracking and is lightweight yet carries heavier mirrorless and DSLR cameras easily. With its introduction at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the iSteady MT3 brings filmmakers pro level features at very affordable prices. I was provided this product by Hohem for this review. Key iSteady MT3 Pro features The Hohem iSteady MT3 Pro delivers s…

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 …