
Hillary K. Grigonis
The US Editor of Digital Camera World, Hillary K. Grigonis has more than a decade of experience in journalism with a focus on photography and technology. Her work has appeared in Business Insider, Digital Trends, Pocket-lint, Rangefinder, The Phoblographer, and more.
A current Fujifilm and former Nikon shooter, her background in reviewing camera gear means she’s handled everything from cheap Instax to medium format mirrorless. Her camera bag includes a wide range of gear from a DJI drone to a newly added vintage film SLR.
On the weekends, she photographs portraits and weddings at Hillary K Photography. As a former photojournalist, her work favors a mix of documentary and posed styles. While she’s turned her passion for photography into a career, she still considers photowalks a break from work, while she also includes reading, hiking, kayaking, and camping among her most-loved hobbies.
Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis

Lightroom has a new slider – and it’s a game-changer for fixing red skin. Meet the new Color Variance tool
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TUTORIAL Lightroom's new Color Variance slider can help even out skin tones in seconds – or add more color contrast to landscapes

I photographed the fall colors with a compact camera. This is the feature that I missed the most
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION I took a photo hike with the tiny yet high-end Fujifilm GFX100RF. This is what I captured

You probably missed some major editing news this week. Here's a recap of everything announced for Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Firefly, and more at Adobe Max
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
ADOBE MAX Adobe Max 2025 has brought some key changes to Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Firefly, and more

Adobe wants to make video editing more like photo editing. This new beta tech looks like a game-changer for hybrid shooters
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
ADOBE Project Frame Forward is an AI tool that allows video editors to edit the first frame of a video, then apply it to the rest of the clip

The new Lightroom is here – and honestly, I haven’t been this excited since Smart Masks. Here’s everything new on Lightroom (and how to use it)
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
LIGHTROOM The latest update to Lightroom includes AI-Assisted Culling, as well as a new slider and refreshed tools

I just got a glimpse at the future of Photoshop – and it includes relighting photos using AI
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
ADOBE Adobe's 2025 Sneaks include several imaging tools that could potentially make their way into future Photoshop versions

The trendiest lenses right now are actually the weirdest. All-in-one lenses, and unusual new optics are trending at this photo retailer
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS The list of trending lenses at one US retailer shows all-in-one zooms and unusual focal lengths are in

Photoshop 2026 is here, but its best features are actually hidden. Here’s what you missed and where to find it
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
PHOTOSHOP Photoshop 2026 includes several new AI layers – and a new color adjustment layer

Adobe is creating a chatbot with Lightroom and Instagram integration to ease the pain of social media
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Project Moonlight is an AI chatbot that works with Lightroom and Instagram to help creators plan social media content

These new minimalist camera bags are inspired by compact cameras and running gear for lightweight carry
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
BAGS Moment's new lightweight series of camera bags includes a backpack and three slings

Moment wants to make photo vests cool at last with this running-inspired vest that even holds a laptop
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Moment Exposure is a photography vest inspired by runners vests for lightweight gear carry

I hate culling photos. Can AI make the process easier? Adobe thinks so as AI culling arrives in Lightroom
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION AI culling is coming to Lightroom in public beta to filter out-of-focus shots

Can a custom AI create images more like yours? Creators will soon be able to customize their own AI using their own images on Adobe Firefly
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Adobe will soon allow creatives to customize their own Firefly model using their own images

This lightweight, retro mirrorless camera has only been around for a few days, but it’s already a best-seller at this retailer
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS The list of trending cameras for October includes the brand new Fujifilm X-T30 III, a luxury medium format mirrorless, and more

Cheap point-and-shoots and luxury compact cameras are fighting for the top spot on this retailer’s trending list
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS B&H's list of trending compact cameras for October is a mix of both cheap and luxury, old and new

This Nikon nifty fifty lens is the cheapest its been all year – and it's the perfect upgrade from a kit lens
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 just dropped to its lowest price in months, with $200 off this popular budget portrait lens

Adobe may be about to make the biggest Photoshop and Lightroom announcements of the year. Adobe Max 2025 is coming. Here’s what that means
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Get ready, the biggest Photoshop and Lightroom updates of the year could be coming next week as Adobe Max opens in California on October 28

Looking for a cheap camera? Point-and-shoots might not be the best option anymore
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION If you're looking for a cheap camera, you may want to consider more than point-and-shoots, as trends push prices higher

"We have never designed a sensor before by ourselves.” Sigma is sharing insight into why the new full-frame Foveon camera sensor, first promised in 2018, is STILL under development
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Sigma's CEO says the full-frame Foveon is still in development, despite technical issues creating years of delays

Fujifilm’s retro X-T series is now a threesome – but is the launch of the Fujifilm X-T30 III a welcome budget camera, or just plain confusing?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Fujifilm lineup is getting confusing with the new X-T30 III, but the retro, compact design has a clear audience

The new Leica M EV1 is going to make some photographers mad. But I don't think Leica’s first M-series with an electronic viewfinder is a bad move
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Leica M EV1 isn't replacing the M11 and it may ease photographers into the M series with its controversial electronic viewfinder

Fujifilm’s new 13-33mm zoom lens is so tiny that it makes the X-T30 III kit lighter than the X100VI
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Fujifilm XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 OIS is Fujifilm's smallest and lightest lens yet and comes in at $399 / £329 / AU$649

The five-star DJI Mic Mini has just dropped to its lowest price – and it makes a great gift for content creators
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL The DJI Mic Mini has just dropped to its lowest US price yet at $99 for two mics, a receiver, and the charging case bundle
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