https://www.martinwongphoto.com/blogPhotography, gear, cosplay and video posts by Martin Wong.en-usTue, 03 Nov 2026 08:13:14 +0000https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/will-the-iphone-duo-change-how-we-watchhttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/will-the-iphone-duo-change-how-we-watchMon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Instagram is testing horizontal videos up to 90 minutes. Why I think the iPhone Duo's big screen could change how we shoot and watch, from 3:2 to open gate.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/insta360-luna-pro-unboxing-setup-every-accessory-testedhttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/insta360-luna-pro-unboxing-setup-every-accessory-testedSun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Insta360 Luna Pro unboxing and setup, testing every accessory: mini fill light, wide-angle lens, case, and filters.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/these-lights-are-surprisingly-good-for-on-the-go-photography-inkee-gca30c-gc150https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/these-lights-are-surprisingly-good-for-on-the-go-photography-inkee-gca30c-gc150Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Testing two portable INKEE lights: the 150W GC150 with a Bowens mount, and the inflatable 30W RGB GCA30C tube.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/insta360-luna-ultra-is-a-vlogging-camera-beasthttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/insta360-luna-ultra-is-a-vlogging-camera-beastWed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Insta360 Luna Ultra is a dual-lens 8K gimbal camera with a detachable screen-controller, zoom, 10-bit log, and slow motion.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/nikon-just-made-a-full-frame-camera-for-iphone-users-nikon-z5iichttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/nikon-just-made-a-full-frame-camera-for-iphone-users-nikon-z5iicThu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Nikon Z5IIc: full-frame, no viewfinder, a fully articulating screen, aimed at iPhone users, $1,399.95 at announcement.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/how-i-shot-these-cinematic-metal-gear-photos-cdawgva-cosplaying-old-snakehttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/how-i-shot-these-cinematic-metal-gear-photos-cdawgva-cosplaying-old-snakeMon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000How I shot cinematic Metal Gear photos of CDawgVA as Old Snake: three-light cyan and orange setup, smoke, and props.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/why-i-m-choosing-the-iphone-duo-over-the-18-pro-maxhttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/why-i-m-choosing-the-iphone-duo-over-the-18-pro-maxSun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Why I, a photographer, am choosing the iPhone Duo over the 18 Pro Max: I use my phone more as a screen than a camera.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/i-shot-vertical-portraits-with-an-anamorphic-lens-whyhttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/i-shot-vertical-portraits-with-an-anamorphic-lens-whyTue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Not a tutorial: shooting vertical portraits with an anamorphic lens on the Nikon ZR, and how much you crop.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/this-850-anamorphic-lens-has-autofocus-sirui-astra-75mm-t1-8https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/this-850-anamorphic-lens-has-autofocus-sirui-astra-75mm-t1-8Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Sirui Astra 75mm T1.8 1.33x anamorphic lens has autofocus at around $850. I tried it on the Nikon ZR.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/san-diego-comic-con-2026-i-vlogged-comic-con-with-only-this-tiny-camera-insta360-go-ultrahttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/san-diego-comic-con-2026-i-vlogged-comic-con-with-only-this-tiny-camera-insta360-go-ultraMon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000I vlogged San Diego Comic-Con 2026 almost entirely on the tiny Insta360 GO Ultra.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/the-5-levels-of-a-photography-businesshttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/the-5-levels-of-a-photography-businessFri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000The 5 levels of a photography business, from technician to CEO, and why scaling isn't just booking more clients.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/how-to-connect-insta360-mic-pro-to-iphone-complete-setup-guidehttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/how-to-connect-insta360-mic-pro-to-iphone-complete-setup-guideTue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000How to connect the Insta360 Mic Pro to an iPhone: app setup, e-ink display and QR code, Bluetooth, and the receiver.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/we-surprised-cosplayers-with-a-giant-billboard-at-anime-expo-2026https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/we-surprised-cosplayers-with-a-giant-billboard-at-anime-expo-2026Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000At Anime Expo 2026, Riot Games had me photograph cosplayers and put them on a giant digital billboard an hour later.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/insta360-mic-pro-vs-dji-mic-2-vs-r-de-wireless-pro-real-audio-testhttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/insta360-mic-pro-vs-dji-mic-2-vs-r-de-wireless-pro-real-audio-testTue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Insta360 Mic Pro vs DJI Mic 2 vs RØDE Wireless PRO: indoor, wind, noise cancellation, and badminton court tests.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/my-30-minute-cosplay-photography-workflow-explained-stella-chuu-s-akalihttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/my-30-minute-cosplay-photography-workflow-explained-stella-chuu-s-akaliSun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000My 30-minute cosplay workflow with Stella Chuu's Akali: 85mm, 16mm wide, action posing, and props.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/insta360-mic-pro-unboxing-the-wireless-mic-that-does-more-than-audiohttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/insta360-mic-pro-unboxing-the-wireless-mic-that-does-more-than-audioFri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Unboxing the Insta360 Mic Pro: 32-bit float, multi-transmitter kits, timecode, and a customizable display.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/i-photographed-an-olympic-champion-in-cosplay-on-ice-amber-glenn-as-qifreyhttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/i-photographed-an-olympic-champion-in-cosplay-on-ice-amber-glenn-as-qifreySun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Photographing Olympic champion Amber Glenn in Qifrey cosplay on ice, with a 360 drone, flash, and video lighting.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/i-filmed-an-olympic-gold-medalist-with-dji-s-new-avata-360-dronehttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/i-filmed-an-olympic-gold-medalist-with-dji-s-new-avata-360-droneTue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Filming Olympic gold medalist Amber Glenn on ice with the DJI Avata 360: unboxing, stitching, and flying.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/this-26-filter-makes-your-photos-look-cinematichttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/this-26-filter-makes-your-photos-look-cinematicThu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000A $26 blue streak filter gives you anamorphic-style lens flares without a cinema lens.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/this-battery-charger-sorts-tests-and-organizes-everything-ostation-2-prohttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/this-battery-charger-sorts-tests-and-organizes-everything-ostation-2-proFri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Ostation 2 Pro holds 12 AA and 12 AAA, cycles charging, and flags failing batteries.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/i-recreated-the-viral-video-game-loading-screen-trend-at-ren-fairehttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/i-recreated-the-viral-video-game-loading-screen-trend-at-ren-faireMon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Recreating the viral video game loading screen trend at the Ren Faire with a Nikon Zf, DJI RS5, and a 100W RGB light.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/this-tiny-rgb-light-is-way-more-powerful-than-i-expected-zhiyun-fiveray-m60-ultrahttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/this-tiny-rgb-light-is-way-more-powerful-than-i-expected-zhiyun-fiveray-m60-ultraFri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000The ZhiYun FIVERAY M60 Ultra is a 60W RGB light about the size of a phone, with CCT, RGB and effect modes.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/the-hardest-part-about-being-a-content-creatorhttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/the-hardest-part-about-being-a-content-creatorTue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000The hardest part of being a content creator isn't creativity. It's creating when you don't feel like it.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/charalanahzard-is-now-alanah-pearce-last-minute-flour-fire-photoshoothttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/charalanahzard-is-now-alanah-pearce-last-minute-flour-fire-photoshootTue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000A last-minute flour fire photoshoot with Alanah Pearce: lighting, first tests, and making the fire bigger.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/why-nab-doesn-t-feel-the-same-anymore-nab-2026https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/why-nab-doesn-t-feel-the-same-anymore-nab-2026Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000Why NAB 2026 didn't feel the same: a shift from broadcast gear toward creators, modular lights, and smaller rigs.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/the-correct-order-to-set-aperture-shutter-speed-and-isohttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/the-correct-order-to-set-aperture-shutter-speed-and-isoWed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000The correct order to set aperture, shutter speed, and ISO: story first, then motion, then exposure.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/wondercon-2026https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/wondercon-2026Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000A day at WonderCon 2026 collecting cosplay clips.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/one-bag-full-setup-camera-gimbal-laptop-pgytech-onemo-sling-baghttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/one-bag-full-setup-camera-gimbal-laptop-pgytech-onemo-sling-bagMon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000The PGYTECH OneMo Sling bag fits my Nikon ZR, two lenses, a full gimbal setup, and a laptop.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/ai-is-ruining-real-estate-listings-this-should-be-illegalhttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/ai-is-ruining-real-estate-listings-this-should-be-illegalMon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000AI images in real estate listings without disclosure are false advertising. Here's what I found as a former real estate photographer.https://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/how-i-get-hired-again-again-as-an-event-photographerhttps://www.martinwongphoto.com/post/how-i-get-hired-again-again-as-an-event-photographerThu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000How I get rehired as an event photographer: arrive early, shoot branding and emotion, capture culture, and recognize patterns.