As a photographer who spends a lot of time working with natural light — whether I’m shooting outdoor portraits, still life in windows, or content on the move — I’m always curious about new tools that claim to help tame harsh sunlight or cut through reflections. So when PolarPro reached…

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Ever start a recipe, only to realize you’re missing a key ingredient? Don’t worry—it happens to all of us! Whether you’re out of baking powder, avoiding dairy, or need an…

I encountered Damaru Baba in a make-do tent just after sunset, on the bank of the Ganges. He invited me in for chai tea, but was a man of few words and preferred to sit together in silence, as he slowly moved his prayer beads between his fingers. Damaru would…

Until recently, I was fairly ambivalent about one-pan pasta recipes. I appreciate them in a pinch [here’s a longtime favorite; and this is my total comfort food], but I sometimes find that when the pasta is cooked in a sauce the whole time, it doesn’t quite get that al dente…

Godox announces its first mini TTL flash: the iT30 Pro. At just 120 g, it delivers lightning-fast TTL auto-exposure in any lighting condition, beautiful, balanced images instantly. Flip out the built-in diffuser for soft, flattering light, then wirelessly sync up to other lights or triggers with the integrated 2.4 GHz…

Using the right backdrop is a crucial part of your food photography setup. Fortunately, there are now many options readily available from most photography supply stores. But if you want to add a personal touch or customize it to your specific needs, you always have the option to make your…

If you want to multiply your use of skills and test yourself, work on Milky Way panorama photography. Photographing and stitching a simple landscape panorama has challenges. A single Milky Way image has a different set of challenges. When you work to do both at the same time, that’s what…

For the veggies: I typically do sweet red peppers sliced into rings, and green beans cut in half or thirds (about a heaping cup of each). Other veggie options: Fresh spinach would also be great (hardly needs any cooking time – only about 1 minute, so add right at the…

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. I love coconut cream pie, but let’s be real, I’m not always up for all that work. This Coconut Lush layers on creamy, coconut-filled goodness that disappears fast. It’s my…

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