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Articles & Reviews

Camera reviews, comparisons, roundups, guides, and field notes — everything I publish, in one place.

Starting Photography Business Worth It 2026 Articles

Is Starting a Photography Business Worth It in 2026?

After 26 Years Behind the Camera, Here’s What Nobody’s Telling You I’ve been a professional photographer for 26 years now. I survived the 2008…

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January 15, 2026
Sony a7 V Camera Galleries

Sony a7 V Sample Image Gallery

The Hybrid King Has Arrived This comprehensive gallery showcases real-world sample photos taken with the Sony a7 V, demonstrating why this camera has earned…

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January 12, 2026
Canon R6 III Camera Galleries

Canon EOS R6 III Sample Image Gallery

Speed Meets Versatility in a Compact Package This gallery showcases real-world sample photos taken with the Canon EOS R6 III, demonstrating why this camera…

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January 12, 2026
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Articles

Why I Bought the Mavic 4 Pro Despite the DJI Ban

After more than a decade of flying DJI drones and owning every Mavic model since the Phantom 2, I finally made the decision to…

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December 22, 2025
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Drone

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Camera Samples Gallery

This gallery showcases real-world aerial photo samples captured during my comprehensive test of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. As a professional photographer evaluating this…

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December 22, 2025
iPhone 17 Pro Max Galleries

iPhone 17 Pro Max Camera Samples Gallery

This gallery showcases real-world photo samples captured during my comprehensive test of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is my daily phone of choice.…

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December 2, 2025
School Photography Setup 1 Articles

School Photography Setup That Actually Works: Gear, Lighting & Workflow

A Professional Photographer’s Detailed Workflow for High-Volume School Photography When I received the opportunity to photograph an entire school of 520 students and faculty…

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September 26, 2025
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Galleries

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Camera Samples Gallery

This gallery showcases real-world photo samples captured during my comprehensive test of the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. As a professional photographer evaluating this…

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September 15, 2025
Sony ZV-E10 II Camera Photo Notes

Sony ZV-E10 II: 15 Days In – The Unexpected Compact Champion

Two weeks into this 30-day challenge, and I need to eat some words. After a month with the $5,000 RX1R III, I expected the…

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September 15, 2025
Sony ZV-E10II Blog

Day 1: First Impressions with the Sony ZV-E10 II

After spending 30 days with the RX1R III—a compact full-frame camera that costs over $5,000—I picked up the ZV-E10 II expecting to feel like…

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September 2, 2025
Sony ZV-E10II Galleries

Sony ZV-E10 II Real-World Photo Gallery

This gallery features authentic photo samples captured during my 30-day challenge with the Sony ZV-E10 II. As a professional photographer testing this camera for…

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September 2, 2025
Sony a1 II 1 Galleries

Sony A1 II Sample Photos: Professional Image Gallery

Experience the Ultimate in Speed and Resolution This comprehensive gallery showcases real-world sample photos taken with the Sony A1 II, demonstrating why this camera…

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September 2, 2025
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