Latest articles by George Cairns
SmallRig RF 10C LED photography flashlight review: a clever pocketable spotlight
Review Put your portrait models in the spotlight and add dramatic colors and textures too!
Telesin C40 Portable Smoke Machine review
Review Enhance your portrait and product shots with a range of creative smoke effects
7 tips for better model photography in 2025
FEATURE After trying these out this year, I discovered some tips to try for even better model shoots in 2025
Boya Mini microphone review: a minuscule mic with big sound
Review If you need a tiny mic that can still go the distance then the Boya mini is the one for you
Harlowe Blade 5 & 10 Bi-Color & RGB Tube Light Kit review
Review Add colourful light to any location with these portable, compact (and magnetic!) LED tubes
Lensgo Smoke S Mini Fog machine review
Review Add cinematic texture, depth, and atmosphere to your model and product shoots
RØDE Wireless Micro review: perfect entry-level wireless mic kit
Review This pocket-sized ‘plug and play’ wireless mic kit will dramatically enhance your smartphone audio recordings
My income from stock photography dried up… but I have a new way of making money from my photos
OPINION Stock photography is dead …but you can still earn decent money for your photos by licensing them for book cover use
I’m turning off my iPhone’s AI Camera and going ‘old school’ with my photography, thanks to Halide 2.5’s Process Zero
OPINION Apple's AI-assisted cameras can't beat old-school editing
Neewer Cage for iPhone 16 Pro review: turn your iPhone into a pro camera rig
Review Get a better grip when shooting video and stills using this versatile iPhone 16 Pro cage
Apple iPhone 16 Plus review: bigger is better
Review The iPhone 16 Plus provides a larger display without the need to blow your budget on an iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 review: catching up with the Pros
Review The iPhone 16’s video, audio and photo quality means you can leave your DSLR at home, especially when going on vacation!
Neewer CB200C COB RGB LED video light review
Review Add a wide range of colors and effects to your studio shoots with this powerful LED
Neewer Teleprompter X14 III review
Review Talk directly to a camera with confidence and always stick to your script!
Godox Cube-SC Wireless Mic review
Review A marvellous mini mic kit for smartphone users who want to sound great but travel light
Adobe Premiere Elements 2024 review
Review Convert long clips into slickly edited social media sequences complete with graphics, transitions, and effects
Apple Pencil Pro review: edit your work with pro precision
Review The Apple Pencil Pro provides an intuitive and ergonomic way to interact with your iPad Pro
Saramonic Blink500 ProX B2R review
Review This wireless smartphone and camera-compatible mic goes the distance without signal loss!
Reolink Argus 4 Pro review
Review Enjoy a 180º view of your property in 4K and full color (even at night!)
Hobolite Avant Max and Hobolite Mini Max Creator Kits review: go big, or small, with retro lighting
Review A pair of powerful and attractive studio and location lights that will turn heads as well (as illuminate them!)
Sharks on a plane! Cinematographer Andrew Rodger talks cult hit 'No Way Up'
INTERVIEW Cinematographer of chart-topping movie 'No Way Up' talks the kit and technical approach behind the disaster-horror hit
RØDE Magnetic Smartphone Accessory Mount review: simple but effective
Review Expand your MagSafe-compatible smartphone’s shooting options courtesy of this simple but effective gadget
Zhiyun Cinepeer Weebill 3E review: bigger payloads at a smaller price
Review This heavy-lifting stabilizer lets you make smooth cinematic moves with a heavy DSLR payload
