Written by: Colby Brown

There is no doubt that photography as a whole has changed over the last decade. Not only are more people interested in the art form, but advancements in technology have helped to make powerful cameras smaller and more affordable than ever. While DSLR sales are starting to get eaten up by their lighter and more affordable mirrorless cousins, point-and-shoot cameras have long been cannibalized by the growing smartphone market. In many ways, the power and quality of the camera in a smartphone has become THE key differentiator for many people looking to get a new phone.

Words and photos by John Pangilinan

I typically don’t shoot models, and while I surround myself with cars and car culture, I really don’t shoot vehicles too often. It’s not that I don’t enjoy it, but I have too many talented car photographer friends in the industry that simply are experts in this field, so I usually leave these projects for them. But when KW Suspensions told me their creative concept for the shoot I couldn’t turn this project done as I’ve worked with the company for several years at various levels, and they supply me with suspension for my project cars. The project called for two shoots with two different models in two locations and with several vehicles for images to be used for marketing materials including two posters.

We get it. As photographers, we’re so used to just grabbing our cameras and rushing to the next shoot that we often forget to check our gear first. If you’re using the Custom SLR C-Loop, please make sure to always check your C-Loop’s tightness before using it with your camera.

Add this to the list of cool gadgets you never knew you needed. Selected by Men’s Journal as one of the “Best Camera Add-Ons of 2013,” the ProDot Shutter Button Upgrade is a tactile, adhesive dot that makes your shutter button easier to press, and makes for a smoother shooting experience.