DJI Mic 2 Review: Why We Still Use It Over the Mic 3
Why the DJI Mic 2's 3.5mm lav input and 32-bit float backup keep it on every shoot, and why we returned the Mic 3.
Guides & Reviews
What we shoot with,
and what we've learned
Straight reviews of the gear and software we use on paid shoots, plus practical guides for anyone planning a video project.
Godox V100 Review: Our On-Camera Flash for Events and Portraits
Why the 100Ws round-head Godox V100 is our go-to event flash on the Sony A7 IV, and what to know about batteries and accessories.
Nanuk 935 Review: The Carry-On Hard Case We Trust With Our Gear
How the IP67, carry-on-size Nanuk 935 protects our camera, lens and audio gear in transit, and what to know about size and weight.
Imagen AI Review: Fast First-Pass Culling and Editing, With Caveats
How we use Imagen AI for culling and editing, the time it saves on big galleries, and why we never skip reviewing its picks.
Peak Design Capture Clip V3 Review: Hands-Free Camera Carry
How the Peak Design Capture Clip V3 keeps our Sony A7 IV secure and ready on wedding days and outdoor shoots, and what to know about fit.
The 7 Best Camera Bags for Photographers and Filmmakers (2026)
The seven camera bags and cases in our gear room, from travel backpacks to rolling hard cases, and which one fits the way you work.
Pixieset Review: How We Deliver Client Photo Galleries
Why we deliver every photo gallery through Pixieset, what clients like about it, and how the plans compare at the time of writing.
The 6 Best Video Tripods for Production Work in 2026
The six video tripods we trust on paid shoots, from a pro Manfrotto fluid head system to budget heads and compact travel tripods.
DJI RS 3 Gimbal Review: How It Handles Our Sony A7 IV
How the DJI RS 3 handles our Sony A7 IV on weddings and brand shoots: auto-locking axes, handle controls, and what to know about weight.
Submagic Review: Fast, Accurate Auto-Captions for Reels
How we use Submagic to caption reels in minutes, where it falls short, and how its plans compare in October 2026.
How to Hire a Video Production Company in Los Angeles
What to put in your brief, what drives the cost, how LA permits and drone rules work, and the questions to ask before you hire a production company.
SmallRig 99Wh V-Mount Battery Review: Power for Location Shoots
How SmallRig's 99Wh V-mount batteries power our lights, monitor and laptop on location, with ports, airline rules and runtime math.
The 8 Best LED Lights for Video and Photography in 2026
The eight LED lights we use on client shoots, from high-output COB fixtures to tube lights and pocket RGB panels, and how to build a kit.
The 7 Best Microphones for Filmmaking and Video in 2026
The shotgun, wireless lav and on-camera mics we rely on for interviews, weddings and events, and the three-mic starter kit we'd buy first.
The 6 Best Sony E-Mount Lenses for Video and Photo in 2026
The six Sony E-mount lenses in our kit, from the 24-70mm GM II workhorse to budget Sigma alternatives, and which to buy first.
How to Get Video Production Clients and Keep Them on Retainer
The five-part system we use to find clients with recurring video needs, pitch retainers next to project quotes, and keep clients coming back.
K&F Concept Nano-X UV Filter Review: Rain and Smudge Protection
The slim, water-repellent K&F Concept filter we keep on our lenses for outdoor shoots, and how to choose the right size for your lens.
Why Your Event Needs Both Photo and Video (and How to Plan It)
What photo and video each do best at an event, what goes wrong with two separate vendors, and a simple checklist for planning both.