Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
I’ve never seen bokeh like this before! This photographer DIYed a filter for a crazy spinning bokeh effect
DIY This popular YouTuber 3D-printed an unusual filter that creates spinning, shaped bokeh
I didn’t understand the sudden fascination with point-and-shoot cameras – until I took one on a trip
OPINION The point-and-shoot camera trend isn't just about size – it's about using a camera without distractions
After extending the deadline four times, the US TikTok ban is coming to a close. Is it too much to hope for the same thing for DJI?
OPINION A deal to keep TikTok active in the US is in the works. As an American drone pilot, I'm hoping it's a good sign for the DJI ban
Photographers saved 89 million hours – 12 work weeks each – using AI in 2025, study suggests
EDITING Data from Aftershoot indicates that photographers saved around 473 hours each during 2025 by using automated culling and editing
Luma AI Ray3 Modify: This new AI works with real cameras and actors to reimagine scenes, instead of starting from text
AI Luma AI's Ray3 Modify is a new model meant to remagine a video shot with a real camera and actual actors rather than starting with text prompts
Fujifilm’s instant film is so popular that Instax is increasing production again for the third time in four years
NEWS By the end of 2026, Fujifilm will have increased Instax production by 50 percent since 2022
These three new lenses are oddballs, but they’re outselling traditional optics in Japan as a 25-200mm zoom, 1.4x macro, and an unusually affordable f/1.2 lens top sales charts
TRENDS The list of best-selling lenses in Japan is topped by three new lenses that have unusual features
After going all-in on vertical video, Instagram is now coming to TVs. But as a photographer, I have some serious questions about Instagram’s TV test
INSTAGRAM Instagram is testing a new app for Amazon Fire TVs, but what about resolution limitations? And, what about still photos?
The Canon C400 is about to get open gate, as free cinema firmware for a handful of Canon cameras drops tomorrow
NEWS The previously teased open gate firmware for the Canon EOS C400 will launch on Thursday
The internet is furious over the Vanity Fair Trump cabinet portraits. But the photographer says the goal was “to reveal something more real”
OPINION The internet is furious over Christopher Anderson's Vanity Fair Trump cabinet portraits. But American politics do not feel pretty right now, so why should the portraits be pretty?
Fans spotted Taylor Swift using this unusual retro camcorder. I have one, and it’s my favorite cheap video camera
SWIFTIES Is Taylor Swift in her retro camera era? The Camp Snap CS-8 is a digital dupe of a film camcorder popular in the 1970s – and it looks like even Taylor Swift is a fan
The 2025 Word of the Year has nothing to do with photography, and yet everything to do with photography. Let me explain
OPINION Merriam-Webster has dubbed the word "slop" the 2025 Word of the Year, and I'm calling it a win for human creatives
Firefly's generative video is no longer just about the prompts. Adobe now has a web-based Firefly video editor – and the ability to upscale to 4K
AI Firefly video editor is a new beta web app for not just generating, but also editing AI video
AI was a key trend for 2025, but some of Adobe’s predictions for 2026 seem to focus on the one thing AI cannot do. I think this is the key to standing out as a creative in an AI world
TRENDS Yes, AI pops up in Adobe's 2026 Creative Trends Forecast, but so does emotion and authenticity
This Canon was the most popular camera in November. The second-place camera is a compact camera (but it wasn’t even close)
TRENDS Japanese retailer Map Camera has announced the best-selling cameras for November, offering an interesting glimpse into trends in camera tech
The new 7Artisans MF 50mm f/1.2 is an affordable nifty fifty for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras with a metal build, bright aperture, and attractive price point
LENS The 7Artisans MF 50mm f/1.2 doesn't have autofocus, but it's a bright prime with a metal build and a US$99 list price
These are the first-ever full-frame anamorphic lenses with autofocus. The new Sirui Astra lenses deliver a bright T/1.8 aperture and autofocus in a surprisingly light package
CINEMA The new Sirui Astra series brings a classic cinema look to full-frame cameras with autofocus and a lightweight design
Instant cameras are fantastic for film newbies. The popular Instax Mini 12 has just dropped to its lowest price yet
OPINION The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 has just dropped to its lowest price yet in last-minute holiday deals
These are the trendiest lenses of 2025. From newly-launched primes to versatile zooms, these are the top-selling lenses at one US retailer
TRENDS According to US retailer B&H, these are the top lenses of 2025 across all mounts
I love the Peak Design travel tripod, but it’s too expensive – normally. Today only, the aluminum version is a massive 45 percent off
DEAL For December 15 only, the Peak Design Travel Tripod in aluminum is a massive $180 off!
I risked the brand new Sony A7 V in a snowstorm to see how the camera handles one of the hardest subjects to photograph. The results are far from basic
OPINION The Sony A7 V isn't perfect, but it is an impressive leap up from the Sony A7 IV – particularly for wildlife and action
ChatGPT Photoshopped this photo for me. The results aren’t at all what I was expecting… I’m a pro photographer and I tried ChatGPT’s new Photoshop integration
OPINION I asked ChatGPT to use Photoshop to edit these photos for me – and the results were both good and bad
The f/2.8 used to be the gold standard for zoom lenses. Modern zooms are going even brighter – and it may just be my favorite photography trend yet
OPINION A growing number of zoom lenses go brighter than f/2.8 – and it may just be one of my favorite photography tech trends right now
