Explaining the Versatility of the Pentax 645z


I’m often asked a couple of questions when people see that I shoot medium format: what was my reason for choosing it, what does it afford…

My Favorite Lens is Held Together Only by Tape, Glue & Willpower


Recently on one late morning, I was standing in my office in St. John’s Newfoundland. In 12 hours, I would be hopping on a plane and…

The Canon 5Ds is Perfect for Macro Beauty Photography


If there exists a photographer who never reads new camera and lens reviews in an attempt to find out what new gear they will want –…

Capturing Jet Flares Requires Years of Practice and a Trustworthy Camera


In my line of work, the camera is not the most important thing. There are so many other factors that come into play that can make or break…

Pushing Visual Limits with a 1/2000 Shutter Sync


For months, I had racked my brain on what would be my first photoshoot with the Hasselblad H6D-100c. I wanted it to be something that…

My First Experience with a Mirrorless Camera and EVF


The last few years mirrorless has become all the rage. If you look at the forums and online comment sections, you’d think that anything but…