Camera Gear
—The best cameras and tips for family moments.
Camera Reviews & Posts
Filter Holder System vs Screw-In Filters: Why I Carry Both
Why a landscape photographer carries a 100mm holder kit AND a screw-in polarizer — what each is actually for, and when each one wins.
How to Shoot Long Exposure Water Photography (Real Settings)
The real camera settings behind 8 long-exposure water shots — from a 20-second glass-flat lake to a 1/15s waterfall, explained step by step.
Best Photography Spots in the Alps & Germany: A US Traveler's Guide
The real photography spots worth the jet lag — Alps, Dolomites, Black Forest and the Baltic coast, shot on Nikon and grouped for a US road trip.
Outdoor LEGO Photography: Shooting Toy Sets in Natural Light
Our indoor toy photography stage covers most of the craft — but not the outdoors. Here's what changed when we took LEGO sets into real forests and onto real sand.
PMI SmokeNINJA Fog Machine Review: The Toy Photography Secret Weapon
Weeks behind a LEGO diorama with the PMI SmokeNINJA: the dry ice mode that pools fog on the stage, the haze mode that paints the background, and an honest verdict.
Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S Review – The Landscape Lens I Never Leave Home Without
Bought in December 2020, still in my kit: the Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S is the compact, weather-sealed, filter-friendly ultra-wide that makes full-frame landscape travel light. A 5/5 for its purpose.
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Review – The Lens That Does 80% of Life
Wide enough for the room, long enough for a portrait, fast enough for a dim living room at bath time. The lens that basically lives on my Z8. A 5/5.
Nikon Z 40mm f/2 Review – The Best Value in the Z System
The cheap, tiny prime that's lived in my kit since 2023. Light, sharp, fast for low light — the grab-and-go lens when the f/2.8 zooms are too much camera.
Featured Camera Gear
Our top picks for family photography
Filter Holder System vs Screw-In Filters: Why I Carry Both
Why a landscape photographer carries a 100mm holder kit AND a screw-in polarizer — what each is actually for, and when each one wins.
How to Shoot Long Exposure Water Photography (Real Settings)
The real camera settings behind 8 long-exposure water shots — from a 20-second glass-flat lake to a 1/15s waterfall, explained step by step.
Best Photography Spots in the Alps & Germany: A US Traveler's Guide
The real photography spots worth the jet lag — Alps, Dolomites, Black Forest and the Baltic coast, shot on Nikon and grouped for a US road trip.
Buying Guides
Best cameras and gear for family photography
Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S vs VR S II: Which Should You Buy?
We've shot the original Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S for over five years and rate it a flat 5. Here's how it stacks up against the new VR S II - and which one you should actually buy.
Best Drones & Action Cameras for Families (2026 Guide)
Our dad-tested guide to the best drones and action cameras in 2026: from the sub-250g DJI Mini 4 Pro to a budget AKASO action cam. Capture the family from new angles.
Best Instant Cameras & Photo Printers for Families (2026 Guide)
Our dad-tested guide to the best instant cameras and photo printers for families in 2026, from the classic Instax to phone printers and rugged kids' cameras.
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Brand portals for our camera and lens reviews — Nikon and beyond.
