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.

Why the Way You Carry Your Camera Is Affecting Your Images

After several decades in the field, I've come to believe that carry systems are one of the most underestimated variables in photography. Most photographers...

DJI Ban Update: FCC Fines Eight Companies $25,000 Each Over Alleged Drone-Tech Front Operations

Quick Facts: Story: New DJI ban escalation as the FCC targets alleged front companies ...

What Makes a Photograph Truly Timeless?

Over the past three decades, I've carried a camera just about everywhere I've gone. Those experiences did far more than fill hard drives. They...

Bird Photography in the Rain: Why Wet Weather Produces Your Best Shots

I've been photographing birds for more than thirty years. A large part of that time has involved working with other photographers to help them...

Kodak Ektacolor Pro and Ektapan: Is Your Portra Rebranded?

Quick Facts: Topic: Kodak Ektacolor Pro and Ektapan film explained Launched: March 24, 2026 by Eastman Kodak Ektacolor Pro: Rebranded Kodak Portra (ISO 160,...

How to Edit Photos for Print

I've been editing photos since the 1990s, first in a darkroom, then in early digital software, and now across three decades of workflows spanning...

Lewis Hine’s Child Labor Photographs: The Camera Behind a National Reform

Quick Facts: Project: Lewis Hine Child Labor Photographs Years made: 1908 to 1924 Photographer: Lewis Wickes Hine (1874 to 1940) Client: National Child Labor...

Nikon Z50II Firmware Update 1.10: What Changed and Why It Matters

Quick Facts: Update: Firmware version 1.10 Camera: Nikon Z50II Released: July 6, 2026 Headline change: Manual aperture in shutter-priority (S) video Menu rename: Cloud...