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Catching Up with the Photography Life Team

One of the nicest things about Photography Life is that it is both owned and run by real photographers. I've had a great time writing and editing here, so I thought I'd sit down virtually with some of my team members and talk to them a bit about their own...

Nikon Z 1.4x and 2.0x Teleconverters Review

Nikon Z 1.4x TC and 2.0x TC Teleconverters

Today, I'll be reviewing Nikon's first teleconverters for the Z mirrorless system: the TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x. These two teleconverters multiply your focal length by 1.4× and 2.0× respectively, but they also reduce your maximum aperture by one and two stops respectively. How do the Nikon Z TCs hold up in...

My New Favorite and Most-Used Camera Accessories

In this guide, I wanted to round up some of my favorite small accessories for photography. I’ve been traveling the last few weeks, and I’ve made use of all these products either in preparation for my trip, or while on the road. Here they are! Note that Photography Life is...

Taking Better Pictures Isn’t Always About Photography

Three years ago, near the start of the pandemic, my photography ground to a halt. There’s still a gap in my Lightroom catalog where May and June 2020 should be. I’m glad that my break was temporary, but it crystalized to me that there’s more to being a good photographer...

Luminar Neo Review: A Revolution in Photo Editing?

For a while now, editing photos has been about more than just Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom. A number of other companies have popped up in recent years like mushrooms after the rain. One that you may have heard about is the company Skylum, with their Luminar Neo software. Does the...

Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8 Review

For this review of the Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8, I've tested the lens extensively both in the field and in the lab. This is one of the smallest, lightest full-frame lenses ever made, and not just by Nikon. But how does it perform? Pancake lenses like the Nikon Z 26mm...

Five Free, Open-Source Photo Editors To Try in 2025

When it comes to image editing, most people probably think of commercial applications like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or Phase One's Capture One Pro. And indeed, these are by far the most popular. On the other hand, there are some serious open-source photo editing programs that can replace commercial programs for...

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Review

I've been shooting with the Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S for just over a year, and I've finally completed all of the extensive lab testing necessary to publish a full review (including testing both TCs). This lens is large, heavy, and optically excellent - built to Nikon's highest standards, with...

Pergear 35mm f/1.4 Review

Lenses with a fixed focal length of 35mm are among the most popular ever. It stands between wide angle and normal lenses, taking the best of both. They can provide a nice field of view, minimal distortion, and a pleasant depth of field. In this review, I'll take a look...

Pergear 14mm f/2.8 Review

Pergear’s 14mm f/2.8, full-frame lens is a very interesting option for Sony, Nikon, Canon, and Leica mirrorless photographers. After all, it reaches wide and bright, yet costs under $300. But can it really deliver? I tested this budget ultra-wide in the field, and here's what I found. First, to understand...