Kate Garibaldi

Staff Writer

Kate is an award winning travel and nature photographer, educator and author. She was classically trained on black and white photography in the dark room while she earned her BFA in Fine Art and Design. With this strong foundation, Kate bought her first color digital camera and immersed herself in the craft. She has since been recognized by National Geographic Travel, National Wildlife Federation, and Photo District News for her exceptional landscape and wildlife photography. When she is not working on assignment, Kate teaches photography workshops to share her love and knowledge of wild life and wild places.

Articles by Kate Garibaldi

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Harlowe’s Newest Studio Light Ups the Power and Keeps the Style

Harlowe has introduced an expanded lineup of Max Bi-Color LED monolight kits, built around a 120W fixture with Bluetooth-based wireless control, an included Fresnel zoom lens, and a magnetic accessory mounting system. The range includes Creator and Master kits with both AC-powered and battery-powered options, addressing different production needs from studio setups to on-location production.

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How Leica’s New LOBA Women Grant Supports Female Photographers

Leica Camera AG announced a significant expansion of its flagship Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA) this year, introducing the LOBA Women Grant, a new initiative to fund and elevate the work of female photographers worldwide. It is part of the company's broader focus on amplifying important voices in photography.

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Harlowe Debuts New Light for 360° Content Creation

Harlowe, formerly known as Hobolite, has announced the Omni 360° 2W, a compact video fill light designed for creators working across vlogging, action cameras, and immersive 360° content. With a focus on portability and adaptability, the light aims to provide consistent, wraparound illumination in fast-moving shooting environments.

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Viltrox Unveils the Vintage Z2, an Ultra-Compact $37 Folding Flash

Viltrox has announced the Vintage Z2 TTL on-camera flash, expanding its retro-inspired accessory lineup with a compact, foldable design aimed at portability and ease of use. Positioned as the third entry in the series, joining the Z1 and Z3 released last year, the Z2 builds on the concept of simple, lightweight lighting tools while introducing a more flexible physical design.

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Photographer’s Cinematic Toy Worlds Bring Plastic to Life

Chicago-based photographer Chuck Eiler transforms action figures into cinematic, story-driven miniature worlds that blur the line between toy photography and film. Through meticulously crafted sets, practical effects, and careful lighting, he creates immersive scenes that bring nostalgia and storytelling to life.

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Updated Ultimate Lens Hoods Promise Better Photos Through Glass

The creators of the Ultimate Lens Hood (ULH) have launched a new crowdfunding campaign introducing three updated products designed to help photographers and videographers shoot through glass without glare or reflections. The new lineup includes options for traditional cameras, smartphones, and action cameras.

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The Best Deals on Sony Cameras, Lenses, and Accessories

Finding the right camera gear can make a big difference when preparing for upcoming photography or video projects. This week’s Sony deals at B&H Photo include savings on mirrorless cameras, cinema cameras, audio equipment, lighting accessories, and high-capacity memory cards.

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Brevitē’s New Backpack Lets Photographers Fly Under the Radar

Brevitē has announced the Jumper Max, a new camera backpack designed to deliver professional-level gear protection while maintaining the minimalist look of an everyday bag. The Brooklyn-based brand says the Jumper Max is its most advanced bag yet, created for photographers, filmmakers, and content creators who want high-capacity camera storage without the typical appearance of a traditional camera bag.

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7Artisans’ New Adapter Puts PL Lenses on Most Mirrorless Cameras

7Artisans has announced a new PL Mount Adapter Kit designed to bring professional cinema lenses to a range of modern mirrorless camera systems. Priced at $179, the kit allows filmmakers and photographers to mount industry-standard PL lenses to any full-frame mirrorless camera and some APS-C ones.

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Amaran’s New Halo Series Bi-Color COB Lights Start at Just $119

Amaran has announced the Halo Series, a new lineup of studio-focused bi-color COB lights designed to deliver consistent lighting performance across a range of creator environments. The new family includes five models, the Halo 60x, Halo 100x, Halo 200x, Halo 300x, and Halo 600x, with power ratings ranging from 63 to 610 watts.

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Save Big on Wedding and Portrait Photography Gear

To celebrate the annual WPPI 2026 show for wedding and portrait photographers, which wrapped up yesterday in Las Vegas, B&H has a ton of great deals on cameras, lenses, lighting, and accessories favored by wedding, portrait, and event shooters. The wedding, prom, and graduation season is just around the corner, so there's no better time to gear up without breaking the bank.

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Llano’s New Fast Charging Case Powers Three Action Camera Batteries

Llano has introduced the AC3 30W Fast Charging Case, a compact battery charger designed for action camera users who need to manage multiple batteries quickly while traveling or shooting on location. The portable charging case can power up to three batteries simultaneously and supports a range of popular action cameras from several major brands.

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BorderTool Pro Brings High-End Digital Framing to the macOS Menu Bar

BorderTool Pro is a new macOS utility developed by Michael Damböck, a Fujifilm X Photographer, to streamline some of the more repetitive steps in a photographer’s workflow: adding borders, mats, and presentation-ready finishing touches to exported images. Built as a native menu-bar application, BorderTool Pro focuses on speed, batch processing, and preserving file integrity without requiring a full-fledged image editor.

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Godox Unveils Alink, a $40 Compact Wireless Mic for Cameras and Phones

Godox has introduced Alink, a compact wireless microphone system designed to simplify audio capture across cameras, computers, and smartphones. Marketed under the tagline “One Mic, Fits All,” the new system is positioned as a cross-platform solution for creators who move between different devices and production setups.

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Godox Introduces Entry-Level Studio Strobes Starting at $149

Godox has introduced the new SKIIIV Series, a pair of entry-level studio flash monolights designed for small- and medium-sized studios. Available in 300Ws and 400Ws configurations, the SK300III-V and SK400III-V aim to deliver consistent output and practical control at accessible price points.

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The Best New Photo Gear Announced at CP+ 2026

CP+ 2026 offered a wide-ranging glimpse at the current state of photography gear, showcasing experimental cameras, innovative lenses, hybrid accessories, and playful film releases. Unlike some previous years, no single flagship camera dominated the conversation. Instead, the show emphasized creative differentiation, workflow flexibility, and character-driven design across both mainstream and third-party products. Photographers attending the event were treated to a mix of high-end prototypes, practical tools, and fun, engaging releases that underscored the breadth of today’s industry.

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The Top Deals on the Accessories Photographers Need

While nothing excites photographers more than new cameras and lenses, like all the awesome new gear showcased this week at CP+ 2026 in Japan. However, accessories matter, too, and B&H has some awesome deals on tripods, backpacks, memory cards, and more right now.

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Flickr Announces Three-Day Immersive Photo Festival

Flickr has announced the debut of MODE by Flickr, a three-day photography festival scheduled for September 18–20, 2026, in Minneapolis. Conceived as an immersive, citywide gathering, MODE is designed to bring photographers out from behind their screens and into shared physical spaces for workshops, exhibitions, photowalks, live music, and keynote conversations.

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OM System and Millet Team Up for a Wearable ‘Photo Pocket’

OM System has announced the OM System × Millet Original Wearable Shoulder Photo Pocket II, a second-generation outdoor photography accessory developed in collaboration with Millet. The updated model builds on the concept of wearable, harness-mounted storage designed to give photographers faster access to lenses and accessories while hiking or climbing.

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Megadap Unveils World’s First Leica M to Canon RF Autofocus Adapter

A new adapter is aiming to bridge the gap between classic rangefinder glass and modern mirrorless cameras. Megadap bills its new M2RF adapter as the world’s first Leica M to Canon RF autofocus adapter, bringing motorized autofocus capability to manual focus Leica M-Mount lenses when used on Canon RF-mount cameras.

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Bolt Hunter Wants to Be the Storm Photographer’s Best Friend

Motion Horizons LLC has announced Bolt Hunter, a purpose-built lightning camera trigger that it describes as “the most advanced lightning photography tool ever built,” designed to address some of the most persistent challenges in storm photography, including missed daytime strikes, overexposed nighttime frames, and inconsistent shutter timing.

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Lomo Fisheye No. 2 Rodeo Denim Puts a Wild Spin on 35mm Film

Lomography has introduced the Fisheye No. 2 Rodeo Denim, a 35mm film camera that embraces distortion, spontaneity, and bold styling in equal measure. Wrapped in a denim exterior with orange accents, the camera pairs playful design with an unmistakable 170° circular fisheye perspective, turning everyday scenes into curved, immersive compositions.

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Asus’ New ProArt Color Calibration Ecosystem Helps You Achieve Accurate Colors

Asus is expanding its professional display ecosystem with the ProArt CaliContrO MCA02, a 3-in-1 colorimeter that combines precision color measurement, hardware and software calibration, and integrated display control into a single compact device. Aimed at photographers, video editors, designers, and other color-critical professionals, the tool reflects Asus’ continued push toward tighter integration between hardware, firmware, and software within its ProArt lineup.

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The Photographer’s Guide to Capturing Wildflower Superblooms

Once-a-decade superblooms are just starting to turn deserts of the American West into a photographer’s dream. For photographers, the challenge of capturing beautiful wildflower blooms is as thrilling as it is fleeting. Finding the right blooms, capturing their scale and variety, and conveying both their delicate details and the sweeping grandeur of the desert is an exciting opportunity. In this guide, I’ll share my approach to making the most of this extraordinary event, from planning and equipment to timing, composition, and even some scientific insight.

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How to Capture Unique Night Sky Landscapes

Drawing on decades of photographing nightscapes, this guide offers practical tips on Milky Way timing, scouting, blue-hour blends, and crafting strong foregrounds. Learn how to capture distinctive night sky landscapes through thoughtful planning, smart gear choices, and creative field techniques.

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The Best Deals on Third-Party Lenses

Finding the right lens for your camera can transform your photography, whether you’re capturing landscapes, portraits, city streets, or distant wildlife. This week’s B&H lens deals are organized by mount type, making it simple to find the perfect fit for your system while taking advantage of significant savings. From compact primes to super-telephoto zooms, these offers give photographers a chance to upgrade their gear without stretching the budget.

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Wildflower Superbloom Sweeps Death Valley for First Time in 10 Years

Across the deserts of the American West, a rare and widespread superbloom is taking shape, including in Death Valley National Park where it has already started. Following months of steady storms and snowmelt runoff, landscapes typically defined by sand and sparse vegetation are now covered in acres of vibrant wildflowers.

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Check Out These Rare Stereoscopic Photos of Andy Warhol In His Studio

The Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art in Washington D.C. has acquired more than 400 rare stereoscopic slides documenting daily life inside Andy Warhol’s New York studio, The Factory. Created in the early 1970s by artist and Warhol assistant Ronnie Cutrone, the images are now available for research, offering a three-dimensional view into one of the most influential creative spaces of the 20th century.

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How to Capture Unique Landscape Photos

What if creating a truly unique landscape photograph isn’t about finding somewhere no one has ever stood, nor simply revisiting the places everyone knows, but about noticing the extraordinary in both?