Some of you who saw my star timelapse video might’ve clocked me using a GFX 100 II IR, specifically modified to pick up infrared light frequencies, and since I had it for a few more days, I decided to take it on the road. I happened to be passing through Denver, so I drove over to Golden Gate Park to capture some beautiful fall colors on the aspens, plus a neighborhood photo walk in my hometown of Portland.
Ever since capturing my solar eclipse timelapse, I’ve wanted to explore and refine the technique. There were quite a few takeaways from that previous project in terms of settings and best practices, so I’m carrying those lessons into this next one.
Trust me, just like you, I've had my share of bad prints, especially when I was first starting photography. The color would come out all wrong, the tone wouldn't match what I saw on screen, and the whole thing was frustrating and miserable. So let's demystify this a little, because it's not as hard as it seems.
This past week, I pulled out my travel kit and have been testing camera rig configurations for an upcoming documentary project. The goal was to make this thing as versatile and nimble as possible, while still carrying all the gadgets I rely on.
This past August, I went to northern Spain to try and photograph the total solar eclipse. I figured a lot of people would be chasing that single frame of totality, so I wanted to try something a little different and capture a full timelapse of the whole event.
I don’t usually reach for my iPhone Camera app for much beyond quick clips, social posts, and photos, and I’ve certainly never put any accessories or lenses on it. Then came the Moment T-Series II lens set, and now that very well might change.
By now, you're used to seeing nearly every YouTube video shot with a little clip-on wireless microphones. They're small, discreet, and they go anywhere, but there's a real case to be made for the onboard camera shotgun mic, too.
I've been thinking lately that it had been a while since I filmed a short form project. As in, actually directed the story, actors, and visuals. Right on cue, my buddy and amazing musician, Sam Plecker, reached out and said he wanted to film a music video for his upcoming track.
I have been using the Rode Wireless Pro for a few years now, because it was the first of its kind to offer 32-bit internal recording back in 2023. But now, we have a bunch of new contenders entering the market, and it’s starting to feel like an arms race of who can create the most compact, long-lasting, internal-recording, noise-cancelling, all-in-one wireless kit.
Recently, I was asked to provide feedback on an unreleased product: a cocktail shaker from a well-known culinary brand. The company asked me to take it for a spin, make a few cocktails, and fill out a survey. Survey?! Boring. I’ll do you one better - I’ll make a whole promo product video, right here in my dining room.
Every time I go on vacation, I run into the same problem: I start with an empty bag, pack one camera, and think that’ll be enough. Five minutes later, I come back to my bag and pack another one. Just in case. Then I see there’s still room, so I pack a lens. Or Two.
