Travel Photography Gear

Stop Paying the ‘Luxury Logo Tax’ for a Piece of Metal: The $34 Pro Tripod Secret

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Stop Paying the ‘Luxury Logo Tax’ for a Piece of Metal: The Pro Tripod Secret

Are you still a sucker for shiny logos? Seriously, look me in the eye and tell me why you’re considering spending over $100 on a tripod at a big-box retailer. Is it because the box is pretty? Or do you just enjoy subsidizing a CEO’s third yacht? If you’re still buying camera gear based on … Read more

Stop Donating Your Paycheck to Jeff Bezos: The Pro Tripod Secret They Don’t Want You to Know

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Stop Donating Your Paycheck to Jeff Bezos: The Pro Tripod Secret They Don’t Want You to Know

Are you still paying a “Brand Tax” on your photography gear, or do you actually like throwing money away? Look, I get it. You want your shots to be steady, and you think spending a fortune at a big-box retailer guarantees quality. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t. Most of those “name brand” tripods you see typically … Read more