Update – September 2025: I still shoot with Micro Four Thirds cameras for most of my travel photography — the size, weight, and image quality remain the perfect balance for me. These days I’m using the OM System OM-3, which you can read about in detail here. If you’re looking for something even smaller, my … Read more
Updated October 21st 2025: Hard to believe it’s been nearly eight years since I asked Russ to write this review. By 2017 I was already deep into mirrorless systems, but I actually returned to the D850 myself in 2018–19 and used it for about six months. In my view, it remains the best DSLR ever … Read more
Is it safe to travel in the Philippines? As many of you will know I have been living in the Philippines for about 3 years now. I first visited these beautiful islands in 2006, attracted by the natural beauty and friendly reputation of the people here. With the fairly recent election of President Duterte … Read more
I have read many, many photography books over the years to try and find the best portrait photography book. The best one that I have read in a very long time comes from World renowned portrait and Fuji X Photographer Damien Lovegrove. Damien is a very well respected portrait photographer and creates some of the … Read more
Last Updated 1st November 2025: The Fujifilm X-T2 was really where I believe Fuji started to get things right with their cameras. The X-T1 showed a lot of promise and the X-Pro1 was magical but flawed. The X-T2 improved things in many areas and it was a camera that I really enjoyed shooting and owning. … Read more
Last Updated October 23, 2025:This article comes from a time when I regularly shot Nikon DSLRs — and honestly, they’re still fantastic cameras even today. I’ve always had a soft spot for the D7200 and D750: the D7200 for its great handling and ideal size, and the D750 for its incredible high ISO performance at … Read more
Yesterday, December 27th I was happily going about my business doing a little work and trying to relax after over-indulging on Christmas day when my partner called me over to her outside the front of our house. I wrongly asumed that she wanted me to help to carry the shopping in. However as I walked … Read more
Last updated 1st November 2025:It’s funny looking back over this older article now and seeing that these three brands are still the main systems I shoot today. I’m currently using the OM System OM-3, OM-1 Mark II, Fuji X-T5, X100VI, GFX100S, plus the Nikon Z6III and Z8. I still get cold sweats thinking about this … Read more
10 Photographers To Follow On Facebook Photographers Worthy of Your Follow On Facebook There are many phenomenal photographers to follow on Facebook throughout the world that deserve recognition. This list includes 10 of those photographers that post amazing work on Facebook for followers to enjoy. Included are fine-art photographers, wildlife photographers and many more. 1. … Read more
Hi Everyone, It’s been over a week since my last post mostly thanks to the fact that I am incredibly busy at the moment. I am getting married in January and the paperwork required here in the Philippines is very time-consuming to arrange and obtain. I am also in the process of sorting out … Read more