The Best Gifts for Photographers in 2025 (That They’ll Actually Love)

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S pile of lots of camera bags of all different kinds including those from Peak Design, Lowepro, Manfrotto and others.

I’ll let you in on a secret. Every photographer you know — even the ones who swear they’re minimalists — has a quiet obsession with camera bags and straps. There are a million gifts you could buy for the photographer in your life, but if you’re not quite ready to splash out on a new … Read more

Fujifilm in the Philippines: Why I Choose It Over Every Other System

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The Fujifilm GFX100S camera on a black background in dramatic light. Photographed in my studio in the Philippines

Living and working as a photographer in the Philippines has taught me a lot about what really matters in a camera — and it’s why, after owning almost every major system, I still choose to shoot Fujifilm for my own work. Over the years I’ve owned Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic and OM System bodies alongside … Read more

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 vs XF 23mm f/1.4: Which Fast Fuji Prime Should You Choose?

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The Fujifilm 18mm 1.4WR lens next to the Fujifilm 23mm 1.4WR lens on a balck background in dramatic light.

It’s no coincidence that the three most popular fixed-lens cameras — the Fujifilm X100VI, Ricoh GR III, and Leica Q3 — all use approximately, either the 28 mm or 35 mm equivalent focal lengths. These two angles of view have long been favourites for street, travel, and everyday photography. They let you include more of … Read more

The One Habit That Transformed How I Photograph My Kids

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A photo of a young girl enjoying the snow. Black and white photo taken on the OM Systems O-M1 camera with the Olympus 25mm 1.2 Pro lens.

Okay everybody, look at me — 1, 2, 3, say cheese!” It’s the universal language of photographing our kids. If you’re anything like me, your parents probably put you through this routine thousands of times. And just like most kids, you probably froze up, felt awkward, and muttered under your breath: “Not Dad with his … Read more

Best Interchangeable-Lens Cameras for Travel 2025

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The Fuji X-T5 camera next to the Nikon Z6III photographed on a black background in very dramatic light.

Update October 2025: Note on Compact Cameras:If you’re looking for genuinely pocketable cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI or Ricoh GR III, I’ve covered those separately in my dedicated Best Compact Cameras for Travel Photography 2025 guide. This article is different — it’s for people who want a more capable travel camera system with interchangeable lenses, … Read more

Best Lenses for Travel Photography with the OM System OM-3 in 2025

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The OM Systems OM-3 camera held in a hand at a bar near a tropical beach in beautiful afternoon sun light.

I’ve owned and shot with a huge variety of Micro Four Thirds lenses over the years — everything from the tiny Olympus 9–18mm (which I used while shooting for travel companies up in the Outer Hebrides over a decade ago) to most of the modern PRO lenses. ⬇️ Jump to the Lenses When I came … Read more