
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

Neewer FS60B 60W Compact Pocket Bi-Color LED Light review: powerful lighting in a highly portable package
By George Cairns Published
Review Despite its compact dimensions, the FS60B delivers an impressive amount of light, although its need for an external power source adds extra weight and bulk to your kit bag

The Emeet SmartCam S600L review: Is it a webcam? Is it a ring light? Actually, it’s both!
By George Cairns Published
Review Record or stream better-looking footage with a superior webcam that boasts its own light source

Movavi Video Editor 2026: An affordable and feature-packed non-linear video editor
By George Cairns Published
Review This AI-powered video editing app gives you access to high-end post-production tools such as background removal and auto-subtitling

Godox RS100Bi review: a powerful yet portable light source for shooting on location
By George Cairns Published
Review This continuous LED is perfect for photographers and videographers who need a compact, constant light with an extra-long reach

Neewer Basics FL20 20W RGB Portable Photography Flashlight review: combines RGB color and creative projection effects in a compact, affordable package
By George Cairns Published
Review This highly portable LED flashlight adds color, shape, and drama to portraits without weighing down your kit bag

The best photo editing software in 2026: 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

Godox ML150Bi review: a continuous studio portrait light that you can use anywhere!
By George Cairns Published
Review Use a continuous LED to ‘model’ your portrait subjects with warm or cool light on location

We field-test the best cellular trail cameras to deliver video and stills to your phone
By Lauren Scott Last updated
buying guide Monitor and shoot wildlife without being there in person, using the best cellular trail cameras

Saramonic Air SE review: a compact ‘plug and play’ wireless mic set
By George Cairns Published
Review Sound loud and clear from a distance, even in super noisy locations

Apexel TeleMacro Pro 10X 2-in-1 Telephoto & Macro lens review: have a closer encounter with a wide range of subjects, both near and far
By George Cairns Published
Review Capture more cinematic-looking stills (and clips) on your smartphone with this powerful optical telephoto (and macro) lens kit

Best wireless microphones in 2026: 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

Best lavalier microphone in 2026: tiny mics to clip to your clothes
By George Cairns Last updated
Buying guide My pick of the best lavalier microphones for filmmakers and sound recorders – just clip them to a lapel and go!

Best iPhone microphone in 2026: get high-quality audio with your Apple phone
By George Cairns Last updated
buyers guide I’ve rounded up the best iPhone microphones to help you boost your mobile audio production

Xinbaohong Selfie Ring Light AJ-19: an affordable way to enhance your smartphone selfies
By George Cairns Published
Review Add a catchlight sparkle to your eyes when snapping a selfie and capture more detail in low-light locations

Best LED light sticks in 2026: my pick of light wands for photography & videography
By George Cairns Last updated
Whether you're shooting stills or video, the best light wands and LED light sticks offer a great lighting solution

Best camera backpacks in 2026: 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

AiXPi Ring Light 10" review: illuminate your vertically and horizontally oriented videos
By George Cairns Published
Review Improve the look and quality of your ‘talking head’ video recordings with this affordable LED

Godox Litemons LR30Bi review: soup up your smartphone selfies
By George Cairns Published
Review A pocket-sized ring LED for more polished-looking portraits on the go

The best gimbals for mirrorless and DSLR cameras in 2026
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
Buying guide The best DSLR and mirrorless camera gimbals can smooth out your footage and camera movements in ways that IBIS can't

FeiyuTech Scorp-C2 review: a highly capable mirrorless/DSLR camera gimbal
By George Cairns Published
Review Make reliably smooth moves with this quality-built stabiliser and enjoy effective AI-powered tracking

The best photo organizing software in 2026
By Mike Harris Last updated
Buying guide Store, find, and edit your images, with the best photo organizing software, both paid-for and free.

Hohem iSteady MT3 Pro review: make cinematic moves with your mirrorless camera
By George Cairns Published
Review Hohem’s top-of-the-range gimbal kit offers heavy lifting and AI-tracking to professional videographers

Pixelmator Pro 4 review: an effective alternative to Photoshop that works well on both iPad and Mac
By George Cairns Published
Review A powerful image editor and creative design app that slots perfectly into your Apple ecosystem, both in the office and on the go
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