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Best Tech in 2025-2026 for Creative Pros PhotoshopCAFE Picks

The best products of the year (2025-2026) (AKA Colin’s Gear Guide) 2025 is almost gone, but what isn’t, is all the exciting tech and gear we need to make our creative stuff. I wanted to…

Now There’s a Platypod for Everyone!

If you’ve spent any time in the photography world over the past few years, you’ve probably heard the name Platypod tossed around in conversations about travel gear, tripod alternatives, or clever tools for tight spaces. …

Delta Makes the Difference

By Larry Tiefenbrunn, MD CEO and inventor, Platypod Pro LLC Don’t get me wrong. I absolutely love tripods. I personally own about a half a dozen of them of all different brands. I use them for…

My “18th Annual Gonzo Holiday Photo Gear Guide” Is Here!

Yes, my friends, it’s that time again (well, actually, it’s a little bit late this year, but let’s not dwell on that), because here it is — it’s my “18th Annual Gonzo Holiday Photo Gear Guide.” No…

Here’s my Holiday Photo Gear Guide (from Photoshop User magazine)

We just released the December issue of Photoshop User magazine, which includes my “17th Annual Gonzo Holiday Photo Gear Guide”, and I have the entire issue of the magazine here for you to download completely…

Lindsay Adler Transforms Images On Location with OCF II Light Shaping Tools

By Steve Hanratty Sponsored Post For photographers everywhere, it’s important they find their unique style. That’s why light shaping tools can help them be more creative—and distinctive. Photo: Jen Helinga “Clean, bold, and graphic, presenting…

Turning a Standard Upside Down

By Skip Cohen Sponsored For those of you who don’t know my background, I’ve spent my life in the photography industry. And in all those years, I’ve never been involved with any company or products…

Platypod: Knocking it Out of the Park with Platyball

By Shiv Verma Sponsored Just recently, I had the opportunity to test drive a new ball head, the Platyball. Not available for direct sale until later in the year, it was a preproduction version designed…