How I Cured Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS) and Focused on My Photography Goals I’ve finally learnt how to overcome gear acquisition syndrome in photography and I’d like to share what helped me. In today’s fast-paced world of photography, it’s easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of buying new gear. Whether it’s the … Read more
Last Updated March 2nd 2026: I moved to Scotland in January 2026 having spent over a decade in the Philippines. The Fuji X-T5 and X100VI really suited the way that I shot in south east Asia but equally, I have found I am really enjoying using both cameras here in my new home on the … Read more
Are you ready to take your Fuji XT5 street photography to the next level? If you’ve been searching for the best settings to optimize your camera for dynamic, fast-paced environments, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the key settings I use on my Fujifilm XT5, including custom function … Read more
Last Updated May 9th 2026: I have been shooting with a lot of different cameras lately including ones from OM System and Nikon but I continue to shoot Fujifilm as much, if not more than any other system. While I’m testing out other gear for the website (all paid for by me) I still use … Read more
Are you looking for Fujifilm X100VI alternatives? If you’re like me, you’ve probably been eyeing the Fujifilm X100VI with its stunning image quality and sleek design. But, like many, you might have found it nearly impossible to track one down due to its high demand and limited stock. It’s been a real challenge getting my … Read more
Last updated: March 2nd 2026 — Over the past year or 2, I’ve found myself re-connecting with photography in a deeper way, thanks in large part to the X-T5 and the birth of my second daughter, Isabelle. Capturing her early milestones has made the camera feel even more integral to my everyday life. I’ve … Read more
Last Updated: 26th November 2025:I’ve recently had to reconsider where I bring up my daughters and have made the decision to move back to Scotland from the Philippines. As I plan for that move — and for a return to the Scottish Highlands — OM System has quickly moved near the top of my kit … Read more
I just turned 41 and having sold my business in the last 6 months I find myself searching for a purpose in life. As a child many of us had ambitions of changing the World or making a difference in some way. I was no different. I grew up with a great sense of social … Read more
Sony A7III vs A7IV In this post I am putting the Sony A7III vs A7IV to see how the two compare. Is the Sony A7IV worth upgrading to from the Sony A7III? I originally owned a Sony A7III back when it was released in 2018. I was pretty impressed with it as you can see … Read more
Sony A7 IV best settings In this post I’m going to walk you through the best settings for your Sony A7 IV. I’ll start by helping you to setup the camera out of the box and then move on to the best settings for photography on the Sony A7 IV. This article contains affiliate links. … Read more