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Smallrig setup for Lumix GH6
It’s about time I got a cage! I have enough cine lenses now to warrant it, and I have to admit, I had so much fun making my rig! Here is a full breakdown with all part numbers for the Lumix GH6!

My Showreel 2023!
here are some highlights of my videography journey.

Open Gate - What is it and why is it AWESOME?!
I love the open gate function on the Lumix GH6. here are three ways I use it day-to-day and why you should too!

Lumix GH6 for weddings -- how did it do?
As a hybrid shooter — both photo and video — I was very intrigued as to how the Lumix GH6 would perform for weddings. So come along to my first paid job with the GH6 and see how I got on!

The EVERYTHING Preset: The All-In-One Photo and Video Wedding Photographer Solution
Dear Reader, I’ve worked tirelessly on this new preset pack. I do not say that lightly. My entire photography/videography career, I’ve wanted a preset that just WORKS, for both photo and video.
I was forever editing them both separately, sometimes editing in a completely different style from job to job. It was making my workload heavier and frankly it was doing my head in.
So here it is. After many moons of tweaking: my EVERYTHING preset.

3 Reasons why your camera gear doesn't matter (and 1 time when it does)
There have been a lot of weighty discussions lately about gear. The Sensor Size War of 2019 is still raging online where ever you look. It’s all a big stupid, isn’t it? Here are my thoughts on the matter.

A Realistic and Honest Guide to BlackBox and Stock Footage
I’ve been using the services of Blackbox for my stock footage now for almost a year, and I have to say, it is not only a brilliant service, but a brilliant community to be a part of.
But Blackbox is not a get rich quick scheme. Here is an honest and levelled guide to Blackbox and the stock footage industry in 2019 and beyond.

Photography: Why you should ALWAYS charge what you're worth
The photography industry is a funny old beast. Of course, you have your absolute prodigy’s — as you do in any industry — but the rest of us? I reckon it’s all smoke and mirrors.
What I mean is, once you’re good — like, good enough to charge for your work, you know your stuff inside out, you’re prepared, you’re a boss — how do we really differentiate one photographer from the next? Why does one photographer charge £5000 a day, and another £500?

10 Must-Have Software Tools for Creators
As a professional photographer/videographer, Youtuber, and creator in general, I’ve tried a LOT of software and subscriptions over the years. These are the ones that I use all the time, and the ones I believe have helped me considerably. This list is quite broad, including time-management, social media aids, and ways to deliver products to your clients. But hopefully there will be something for everyone here. Check them out!

10 Ways To Make Money Online as a Creator
I’ve been making money with my camera and Internet connection solely now for about two years. I quit my Day Job to pursue photography — mostly wedding photography to begin with, which I still do — but during the winter months I sort of fell in love with figuring out other revenue streams.
Because there’s not a better feeling on the planet than randomly making money while you’re in your PJs watching Netflix. And that’s the power of passive income. Needless to say, I’m a fan. So here are 10 revenue streams that I use and make money from. And you can too!