
George Cairns
George has been freelancing as a photo fixing and creative tutorial writer since 2002, working for award winning titles such as Digital Camera, PhotoPlus, N-Photo and Practical Photoshop. He's expert in communicating the ins and outs of Photoshop and Lightroom, as well as producing video production tutorials on Final Cut Pro and iMovie for magazines such as iCreate and Mac Format. He also produces regular and exclusive Photoshop CC tutorials for his YouTube channel.
Latest articles by George Cairns

Godox IVM-S3 review: double-barrelled shotgun mic
By George Cairns published
Review Capture interview sound in noisy locations with this double-barrelled shotgun mic kit

Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack review: travel smart
By George Cairns published
Review This compact cube transforms into a backpack, providing a lightweight way to transport kit and clothing

Social media has demonstrated that you can teach an old dog tricks. Here are 5 photo and video techniques I’ve learned
By George Cairns published
feature Get creative with your clips and stills using these social-media-inspired tips, tricks, and techniques

7Artisans DMic-S wireless microphone review
By George Cairns published
Review Get your voice heard loud and clear - even from a distance - without blowing your budget

Joby Beamo Reel Color LED review
By George Cairns published
Review Add a touch of color to your location portraits with this lightweight and highly portable LED

DxO FilmPack 7 review
By George Cairns published
Review Give your digital photos an analog look with this versatile vintage film emulator

DxO PhotoLab 7 review
By George Cairns published
Review Process your Raw files to perfection using AI-assisted denoising tools and downloadable optics modules

The iPhone 15 Pro Max's cameras have reignited my passion for photography!
By George Cairns published
OPINION With its 120mm zoom and Portrait bokeh for telephoto subjects, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is my go-to camera for work and play

Joby Beamo Studio Deluxe Lighting Kit review
By George Cairns published
Review Light up your life - or your face at least - with this budget home studio lighting kit

Godox Virso / Virso S 2.4GHz Wireless Microphone System review
By George Cairns published
Review Record high-quality wireless audio from a distance with this versatile mic system

How a photo walk helped me capture a favorite location with new eyes
By George Cairns published
feature Shooting with other photographers opened my eyes to creative new angles and subjects

Why do I still shoot stock if I only get 10 cents a sale?
By George Cairns published
Opinion Picture sales may be pitiful, but video clips are the key to a useful passive income

Best digital asset management software for photographers
By George Cairns published
buying guide This is the best DAM software to help you control your ever-growing collection of precious photo and video files

My smartphone produces stabilized video, so why on earth should I buy a gimbal?
By George Cairns published
opinion Despite optical and software smartphone stabilization, there are still so many advantages to using a gimbal

Hohem iSteady M6 Gimbal review
By George Cairns published
Review Add Hollywood-style moves to your smartphone footage with this plug-and-play gimbal

Why I choose to shoot on the iPhone while my DSLR gathers dust
By George Cairns published
opinion As a dyed-in-the-wool DSLR user for decades, I now shoot almost exclusively on the iPhone. Here’s why…

The best photo culling software: AI apps to help you find your best shots
By George Cairns published
Buying guide We’ve gathered a collection of photo culling apps to help you find those specs of gold amongst the dirt!

Hobolite Micro Creator Kit review
By George Cairns published
Review This mini bi-color LED combines a stylish retro design with the power to creatively enhance your portrait photos on the go

Zhiyun Molus G200 review
By George Cairns published
review The Zhiyun Molus G200 is a powerful LED that's a perfect accessory for professional studio video shoots

Hohem iSteady MT2 Gimbal review
By George Cairns published
Review This groovy gimbal uses AI to follow your every move using organically smooth pans and tilts

Zhiyun Crane 4 review
By George Cairns published
Review Capture a range of smooth Hollywood camera moves with this heavy lifting gimbal

Lowepro PhotoSport X 35L Backpack review
By George Cairns published
Review This cross between a sports backpack and a photography kit bag is more suited to general outdoor pursuits than it is to the specific needs of photographers

SmallRig RM120 RGB Video Light review
By George Cairns published
Review This highly portable yet powerful LED will cast a wide range of colours and animated effects on your still and video subjects
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