Intrepid Freelancer

The Rode VideoMic Go II is a brand new shotgun microphone that only costs $99. It debuted in January 2021 and it is a miniature, stripped-down version of the popular Rode VideoMic NTG, which came...

https://blog.suzi-pratt.com/rode-videomic-go-ii-review/

After 6 months of using the Rode Wireless Go 2 to film travel vlogs and in-studio talking head videos, we have our long-term review of the product. Here are the good and bad points about this aff...

https://blog.suzi-pratt.com/rode-wireless-go-2-new-mobile-app/

Unlock hidden features on your GoPro action camera with GoPro Labs! This experimental program allows users to download an optional firmware update to their GoPros to try out custom features. Many...

https://blog.suzi-pratt.com/gopro-labs-2021-update/

What are neutral density (ND) filters and how do you use them? Today I'll explain what ND filters are, how they differ from other filters such as polarizers, and when to use them when shooting ph...

https://blog.suzi-pratt.com/neutral-density-filters-explained-use-photography-videography/

When it comes to couple vlogging or filming videos with multiple videos, camera audio options tend to get messy. Martin and I are very familiar with this challenge since we travel vlog each of ou...

https://blog.suzi-pratt.com/best-vlogging-microphone-two-people/

What is the best GoPro mount for making travel videos and vlogging? There are tons of mount options out there, and which one is best for you depends on the situations you'll be filming in. In thi...

https://blog.suzi-pratt.com/top-6-gopro-mounts-travel/

As a self-employed photographer, the scary truth is that you now have a bigger tax responsibility. But the good news is that you are also entitled to deducting photography business expenses from ...

https://blog.suzi-pratt.com/track-photography-expenses/

As 2018 draws to a close, it seems appropriate to do my final blog post of the year: the annual review. 2018 marks SIX years in business as a full-time freelancer, and six years of writing an ann...

https://blog.suzi-pratt.com/annual-review-2018/

Earlier this year, I started a blog series loosely called, "How I am Learning to Make YouTube Videos." It's now been several months later, and I'm happy to report encouraging numbers indicating s...

https://blog.suzi-pratt.com/how-to-grow-your-youtube-channel/

It's been six years since I last bought a full-frame camera, and suffice to say lots has changed in the world of digital cameras. That is why I recently pulled the trigger on a brand new Sony A7R...

https://blog.suzi-pratt.com/new-camera-got-sony-a7riii-sort-switching-canon/