Sean Simpson

My photography journey began when I found a passion for taking photos in the early 1990s. Back then, I learned film photography, and as the methods changed to digital, I adapted and embraced my first digital camera in the early 2000s. Since then, I've grown from a beginner to an enthusiast to an expert photographer who enjoys all types of photographic pursuits, from landscapes to portraits to cityscapes. My passion for imaging brought me to PhotographyTalk, where I've served as an editor since 2015.

Event Photography Tips: Gear, Workflow, and Staying Sharp for Hours

I've been shooting events for over 30 years. Weddings, corporate galas, concerts, fundraisers, school ceremonies. If there's a crowd and something worth documenting, I've...

The Most Expensive Camera Ever Sold: Inside the $15 Million Leica 0-Series No. 105

Quick Verdict: The most expensive camera ever sold is a 1923 Leica 0-Series No. 105, the personal prototype of designer Oskar Barnack. In June...

Insta360 Luna Ultra Goes on Sale at B&H Before Its Official Reveal

Quick Facts: Product: Insta360 Luna Ultra gimbal camera Sensors: Dual lenses, 1-inch CMOS plus 1/1.3-inch CMOS Top video: 8K30, with 4K120 slow motion Optics:...

New Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 and 600mm f/4 “Big White” Lenses Rumored With a Built-In Teleconverter

Quick Facts: Lenses: Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM and RF 600mm f/4L IS USM (successors rumored) ...

Jacob Riis and the Photographs That Exposed How the Other Half Lives

Quick Facts: Photographer: Jacob August Riis (1849 to 1914) Book: How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York Published: 1890,...

Panasonic Lumix ZS300: The Travel Zoom That Became Japan’s No.1 Compact Camera

Quick Facts: Product: Panasonic Lumix ZS300 / TZ300 (TX3 in Japan) Sensor: 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS Lens: Leica-certified 24-360mm equivalent, 15x optical zoom Video:...

Viltrox Unveils AF 75mm f/1.8 Evo and 90mm f/2.2 Evo APS-C Portrait Primes

Quick Facts: Products: Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 Evo and Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 Evo Format: APS-C portrait primes Mounts: Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm...

Why You Should Print Your Photos: Stop Letting Your Best Work Die on a Hard Drive

Quick Facts: Topic: Why you should print your photos as a habit Skill level: All levels Time required: One print order to start Main...