MagMod MagSphere Flash Diffuser Review — Honest Test Results from Portland Oregon By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The MagMod MagSphere is an excellent tool for softening speedlight output on medium-format or…
Full Frame Insurance Photography Coverage Review — After a Full Wedding Season By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After surviving three full wedding seasons through rainstorms in Portland and freezing dawn shoots…
Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Review — For Photographers Adding Video Work By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Minolta X-700 is not a video camera; it is an analog stills-only body that…
Legal Photo Contracts by Rachel Brenke Review — Essential Protection for Second Shooters and Assistants By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer If you shoot second on any paid job where liability matters…
PPA International Photographic Competition Review — Tested in Pacific Northwest Rain and Cold By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The PPA International Photographic Competition is not a piece of hardware but rather…
Metabones Canon EF to Sony E Smart Adapter Review — 18 Years of Working Photographer Experience in the Pacific Northwest By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer This adapter brings your legacy Canon…
Nikon D850 DSLR Review — 18 Years of Working Photographer Experience By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After two decades in this business relying on equipment that can’t fail during paid jobs,…
Eizo ColorEdge CS2731 Monitor Review — For Studio Portrait Photographers By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Eizo ColorEdge CS2731 is an investment-grade calibration station that costs approximately $450 to ship but…
Vello LCD Screen Protector Kit Review — Tested in Pacific Northwest Rain and Cold By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer If you shoot mirrorless bodies daily in our damp climate without an…
Westcott 40 Inch 5-in-1 Reflector Review — For Wedding and Event Photographers By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Westcott 40-inch 5-in-1 reflector is an indispensable tool for wedding photographers operating in…
F-Stop Ajna 37L DuraDiamond Review — After a Full Wedding Season By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The F-Stop Ajna 37L DuraDiamond is an exceptionally robust weather-sealed bag that has survived every…
Lightroom Book Module Review — The Essential Asset for Hybrid Shooters in the Pacific Northwest By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Lightroom Book Module is an indispensable asset pack that bridges…
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM Review — For Photographers Adding Video Work By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer This lens is an excellent hybrid tool for professionals transitioning into video-heavy…
The Law Tog Photography Legal Templates Review — Pacific Northwest Wedding and Landscape Testing By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer After deploying these contract templates on over forty paid assignments ranging from…
Metabones Canon EF to Sony E Smart Adapter Review — Tested Across 12 Paid Jobs in the Pacific Northwest By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Metabones Canon EF to Sony E…
Insta360 X4 Review — Tested Across 15 Real Jobs in the Pacific Northwest By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Insta360 X4 is an essential insurance policy for any wedding or event…
Godox XPro II Flash Trigger Review — For Canon R System Shooters By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Godox XPro II is an incredibly capable wireless flash trigger that I’ve found…
LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Review — Tested Across 14 Weddings and Commercial Shoots in the Pacific Northwest By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro is an essential piece…
ON1 Photo RAW Review — For Sports and Action Shooters By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer ON1 Photo RAW is an excellent post-production engine for action shooters who need fast rendering speeds…
FastRawViewer Culling Software Review — For Photographers Who Ship Billable Work By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer FastRawViewer is an essential utility for any professional who needs to cull thousands of images…
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