Guides and resources

Letting your experiences while shooting lead your edit - illustrated in my recent trip to Toronto.

This guide breaks down how content creators should invoice clients, step by step. It explains what an invoice is, what information it must include, how payment terms like net 30 work, and how to protect yourself with clear dates, payment details, and late fee terms. The goal is simple, make invoicing clear, professional, and routine so getting paid is not a fight.

This video explains how to use a teleprompter without sounding stiff or fake. It covers what to look for when choosing a teleprompter, why mirror size and mounting matter, and how the right software makes a bigger difference than the hardware. The key takeaway is to write your own scripts, use voice-tracking software for natural delivery, and be intentional about when a teleprompter helps and when it gets in the way.

Two lenses bought - One remains. The 1.33x anamorphic lens adds character and helps phone footage feel less like phone footage, despite an awkward design. The 58mm telephoto lens offers no real benefit over a modern phone lens and is not worth buying...

Learn how spec work builds skills, creative freedom, portfolio strength, and attracts paid brand opportunities.

Sensors get dirty. If you shoot in dusty places, gyms, beaches, or construction sites, it will happen. When it does, your images start to look soft, blotchy, or just plain bad.You can pay a shop to clean it, or you can learn how to do it yourself.

4 easy tips for a great flat lay photo - without needing expensive gear!

Some suggest that drone footage is getting predictable, so is a drone a good investment?

If your goal is to be heard clearly and consistently, you do not need to overthink it. The right cheap microphone can do the job, and in many cases, it already does.

This post compares three ways of shooting 35mm on Sony cameras, the Sony 35mm f/1.8, the Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4, and a 24–70mm G Master at 35mm. It breaks down size, autofocus, sharpness, color rendering, and price to help you decide which lens fits your shooting style, not just your budget.

This post looks at when expensive gear actually makes a difference and when it really does not. It breaks down how gear can help with specific shots, tough conditions, and saving time, while also calling out upgrades that solve nothing. The focus is on choosing gear for real problems, not hype.