Every year, I compare the new iPhone to my professional camera, the Canon R5. Last year's iPhone 15 Pro had lackluster results, but I can confidently say this year's iPhone 16 Pro has much more to talk about, including a "secret" update that completely blew me away.

Shift lenses, or tilt-shift lenses, are pretty rare across all brands and seem to be quite an engineering challenge. Most of us thought that their ability to zoom was impossible, but Laowa seems to have proven otherwise.

Whether you are still trying to find your footing or decades deep into a creative career, sooner or later a basic question comes for us all: Should you continue down the same path, or is it time to take a turn?

In this article, we'll explore the ingredients for a great photo and find out which are the most important.

Viltrox, as you know, has established itself as a go-to brand for photographers looking for quality glass at a more affordable price. The Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 takes that ethos a step further, offering a compact, lightweight option that seems tailored for street photographers and travelers. With its discreet design and modest f/4.5 aperture, this lens feels like it’s made for those who prioritize portability without sacrificing sharpness.

With the rise in popularity of AI-generated images and AI-generated modifications of photographs, there has been an increased desire for transparency regarding whether AI was used wholly, or even in part, in creating an image. To aid in making this determination, Adobe is expanding the capabilities of its Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) by announcing the creation of a web-based tool called Adobe Content Authenticity.

Apple has announced the release of the latest iMac, which features the new M4 chip and integrates Apple Intelligence, Apple’s AI-driven personal assistant. The updated iMac, now available in a range of vibrant colors, brings improvements across performance, display, and connectivity, all within its thin, streamlined design. The iMac is now available for pre-order, starting at $1,299, with availability beginning November 8.

Sadly, the world in which we’re living has become more polarized, with hatred splitting communities and war tearing countries apart. Many people roll their eyes when the holidays approach, but perhaps we should all be happy it’s only a few weeks away and think about what would help other photographers and brighten their days.

Apple has introduced a revamped Mac mini featuring the new M4 and M4 Pro chips, aiming to offer a smaller, more powerful desktop solution. At 5 inches square, the new Mac mini is the company’s smallest desktop yet, built around Apple silicon’s energy efficiency and a redesigned thermal architecture. This new model also represents Apple’s first carbon-neutral Mac, part of its commitment to reduce its environmental footprint.

As a professional commercial photographer, my main priority has always been to capture the perfect still image whether for client delivery or personal project.

Film production equipment is notoriously expensive. But some of the most helpful tools can still be had for a song.

Benro makes some superb tripods, so I had high hopes for the quality of their monopod. Putting it through its paces, there was something about it that surprised me.

No, that's not a dog flying a helicopter to save people from the raging hurricane floodwaters in Florida. It's an AI-generated image made via ChatGPT. But while I've clearly labeled it as such in the lead of this story, there are folks out there creating and spreading arguably more realistic AI images that purport to be of the current hurricanes.

Canon has introduced its latest offering, the RF-S 7.8mm f/4 STM Dual lens, designed specifically for content creators focused on virtual reality (VR) and 3D production. The new lens, compatible with the Canon EOS R7, provides an immersive 3D viewing experience and aims to simplify VR and spatial content production.