Flashlight Review: Wurkkos T1
Detailed review of the Wurkkos T1 tactical flashlight/torch. This 21700 format light uses a Cree XFLSNA LED for 5500 max lumens, and 415m throw. There is also a red, green, blue, and white floody side light.
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IEM Buying Guide 2026
Detailed buying guide looking at the best In Ear Monitors (IEMs) in a range of different price brackets up to $400. This article includes many excellent budget IEM options.
Flashlight Review: Noctigon KR3 (NTG35 2700K)
Review of the 18650 format Noctigon KR3 flashlight/torch with triple NTG35 2700K LED emitters. This light is the little brother to the popular Noctigon KR4 flashlight.
Review: Maono DGM20 USB Microphone
Review of the Maono DGM20 USB Microphone. This budget condensing microphone includes a pop filter, noise cancelling mode, and RGB lighting.
Light Painting Gallery
My biggest photographic passion is light painting. With over a decade of experience, I am one of Australia's most prominent light painting photographers. This genre of photography can be defined by the "intentional addition of artificial light to a long exposure photograph". My styles include creating art nouveau inspired light plants, illuminating woodlands and other interesting dark landscapes.…
Thermal Imaging Portraits Gallery
Thermal Portraits - thermography is an experimental and fascinating niche of photography that I am currently exploring. These portraits are created using the latest generation of advanced thermal imaging cameras. These cameras detect infrared (IR) radiation emitted, transmitted, or reflected from the imaged subject. Stephen Knight is a Light Painting, Night Cityscape, Portrait, and Thermal Imaging…
Cityscapes Gallery
Cities are a photography playground, with scenes ranging from futuristic, to historic, or moody and gritty. Photos from London, Sydney, Paris, Melbourne, Seoul, and of course my home city of Brisbane, are featured in this gallery. Stephen Knight is a Light Painting, Night Cityscape, Portrait, and Thermal Imaging photographer based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Lost Places Gallery
I have been fascinated by Urbex (Urban Exploring) photography for many years. Photography in "Lost Places" includes portraits, colourful long exposure light paintings, and cinematic illumination. Stephen Knight is a Light Painting, Night Cityscape, Portrait, and Thermal Imaging photographer based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Portraits Gallery
I don't do "normal" portrait photography. What I do like to create, is long exposure light painting portraits, with magical light trails surrounding the model. I also like to create moody cinematic night portraits with light only from portable light sources. More portraits are also featured in my "Lost Places" and "Thermal Portraits" gallery.
The Art of Black Fiber Optic Portraits
Tutorial article explaining how to create colourful black fiber optic brush light painting portraits.
Review: SmallRig SP Air Spotlight
Review of the SmallRig SP Air Spotlight. This 36 degree spotlight can be used to shape beams or project gobos, and is compatible with the SmallRig RF 10C and RF 20C portable zoom lights.
Light Painting with Electroluminescent Wire
Electroluminescent (EL) Wire is one of the most budget friendly light painting tools. This tutorial article looks at the flexibility of using EL Wire for light painting photography.
Review: Thermal Master P4 Thermal Camera
Review of the advanced Thermal Master P4. This USB-C dongle thermal camera, can be used with Android phones, and has dual thermal/IR and visible light cameras.
Review: SmallRig RF 20C Portable Zoom Light
Review of the SmallRig RF 20C portable zoom light for photography and videography. This spotlight is the big brother of the RF 10C and RF 05B. There are 5 LEDs for Red, 5600K Daylight White, Purple, Orange, and Cyan.
Review: SmallRig RT190 Reversible Portable Studio Tripod
Review of the SmallRig RT190 Reversible Portable Studio Tripod. This light stand is less than 1kg in weight and can extend to 190cm in height.
Review: Thermal Master P1 Thermal Camera
Review of the Thermal Master P1 Thermal Camera. This budget consumer and semi-professional device can attach to Android and iOS phones, plus PCs via USB-C.
Review: SmallRig RF 05B Portable Zoom Video Light
Review of the SmallRig RF 05B. This is a compact, bi-color (adjustable CCT), video and photography portable zoom light. It is supplied with a wide range of beam modifiers.
Flashlight Review: Nitecore EDC07
Review of the Nitecore EDC07 flashlight/torch, a TV remote shaped 1,500 lumen light with high CRI warm white, neutral white, and cool white output.
Ants On A Melon RGB Critter BT - Analog vs PWM Settings
Review article testing the difference between Analog and PWM modes when using the Ants On A Melon RGB Critter flashlight for light painting photography.
Liminal Photography on a Cruise Ship
Tutorial article on how I captured a set of liminal space photos on empty cruise ship decks at night.