
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

The best camera backpacks in 2025: carry cameras, lenses, and accessories in comfort
By George Cairns last updated
Buying Guide The best camera backpacks have plenty of room for all your camera gear – and a whole lot more besides – and keep it organized, secure, and comfy to carry around all day long

The best iPhone for photography: from the iPhone 16e to iPhone 16 Pro Max
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Updated The best iPhone for photography can help you capture stunning images and professional videos

Saramonic Air review: Record your and an interviewee’s voice wirelessly from a distance
By George Cairns published
Review This kit’s mini transmitter mic can make your voice sound loud and clear even if your mouth is a tiny dot in the distance!

The best gimbals for mirrorless and DSLR cameras in 2025
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Updated The best DSLR and mirrorless camera gimbals can smooth out your footage and camera movements in ways that IBIS can't

Boyamic 2 review: Enjoy the ‘safety net’ of on-board recording
By George Cairns published
Review Capture pro-level audio quality from a distance and harness an effective AI noise cancellation feature

Harlowe Sol 5 Spectra Creator Kit review: a stylish, portable and colourful LED
By George Cairns published
Review This solidly built, eye-catching RGB light will suit social media content creators who want to show off their kit

Best portable fog machines in 2025: get smokin' shots with these creative gizmos
By George Cairns published
Buying Guide Elevate your portrait and product photography to creative new heights, courtesy of fabulous fog machines. Here are my recommendations…

Maono PD300X USB/XLR Podcasting Microphone review: look and sound like a voiceover pro
By George Cairns published
Review Capture clean, clear and intimate audio to help you connect more effectively with your audience

Boya Boyalink 3 review: an entry-level solution to improving your audio
By George Cairns published
Review Capture clean, clear audio from a distance, but don’t turn your back on the camera!

Ulanzi FM01 Filmog Ace smoke machine review: add atmospheric effects to your clips and stills
By George Cairns published
Review Fill empty space and enhance a location’s lighting with a range of volumetric smoke effects

Best lavalier microphone: tiny mics to clip to your clothes
By George Cairns last updated
Buying Guide Our pick of the best lavalier microphones for filmmakers and sound recorders – just clip them to a lapel and go!

The best photo organizing software in 2025
By Mike Harris last updated
Buying guide Store, find, and edit your images, with the best photo organizing software, both paid-for and free.

Viltrox K90 RGB Light review: a dual lighting kit that’s a springboard to creative lighting
By George Cairns published
Review This portable dual tube light kit will elevate your portrait photography and video shoots to the next level

Best wireless microphones in 2025: record crisp, clear audio at a distance
By George Cairns last updated
Buying Guide Record crisp, clear audio at a distance, with the best wireless microphones

Wandrd Stratus Photo 18L review: a compact but surprisingly capacious photo backpack
By George Cairns published
Review Use padded hook-and-loop dividers to configure this compact backpack to suit your specific photography needs

Brevite The Jumper Photo Backpack review: a compact yet capacious (and colourful) camera backpack
By George Cairns published
Review If you like to travel light then this minimalist backpack could be perfect for your needs

Colbor CineFlare CF5 review: the foggiest handheld fog machine that I’ve encountered!
By George Cairns published
Review If you need to quickly fill a location with atmospheric fog then this handheld device will do the trick

Apexel 10-in-1 Phone Lens Kit: an impressive collection of smartphone lenses and filters at a low, low price
By George Cairns published
Review Expand the range of your smartphone photography and add creative in-camera effects with this wonderfully priced kit of lenses and filters

The best iPhone microphone in 2025: get high-quality audio with your Apple phone
By George Cairns last updated
buyers guide We’ve rounded up the best iPhone microphones to help you boost your mobile audio production

Apexel 2-in-1 Wide Angle & Macro Phone Camera Lens review: go wider and closer!
By George Cairns published
Review Expand your smartphone camera’s wide-angle view and capture better bokeh in macro shots

The best photo editing software in 2025: retouch, fix and enhance your images
By Mike Harris last updated
Buying Guide This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity

Apexel 36X lens kit review: give your smartphone a monster telephoto reach
By George Cairns published
review Boost your smartphone’s optical zoom range and capture a wider range of subjects and cinematic looks

Emeet Piko+ webcam review: stream 4K footage from a tiny webcam
By George Cairns published
Review Dual lenses, a large sensor and AI-assistance enable you to stream high quality footage from this palm-sized webcam
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