The Camera Life

First and foremost, on behalf of Justin, Jim, Yelana, and myself, wishing you all a Happy New Year for 2025. We sincerely hope that you find the inspiration, passion, and joy to get out and capture...

The images in this article were captured by Justin Castles using the Canon R5ii and R1 with the RF 50mm F1.2 lens Over the weekend of 11 to 13 October, Justin (Lucky Straps founder) and I (Lucky St...

  This is one of the videos from my 30 Day Challenge where I filmed myself making images straight out of camera and then posted the images and video on that same day. On this day (day 13) I went c...

While it may be spring here in Australia, it’s autumn in the northern hemisphere - fall, as our American friends call it. As an Aussie kid, it has always baffled me why they call it fall in the US....

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been less motivated to get out and about with your camera over the winter months. Seasonal funk affects many visual creatives, as the cold, windy, and we...

In our latest Lucky Straps blog, we’ll discover the seven steps to better camera gear care. It always amazes me to see photographers who’ve clearly spent thousands of dollars, not looking after the...

Before you rush out the door on your next photography adventure, take a few minutes to ensure you pack your camera bag essentials. Have you ever been out on a shoot, miles from home, only to realis...

All too often, we see, hear, and consume marketing hype around a product's quality, durability, environmental impacts, and manufacturing process. In a world of fast fashion, mass production, and qu...

Walk with me as I hunt for beautiful sunrise light with my Canon R3 and the RF 70-200 2.8.