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The Harlowe Pocket Flash Changes the Game for Portable Studio Lighting

A Fresh Approach to Compact Flash Design I’ve been watching the compact flash market closely over the past year, and I have to admit I’m intrigued by what Harlowe has just announced. Their new Pocket Flash represents something I haven’t seen before in this category: a serious attempt to merge flash and continuous lighting into a single, genuinely portable unit without sacrificing either function. At $149, it’s positioned firmly in the premium tier of compact flashes.

June 5, 2026

Gear Reviews

Best Lighting Gear for Portrait Photography in 2026

Best Lighting Gear for Portrait Photography in 2026 I’ve been shooting portraits for twenty years, and I can tell you this with absolute certainty: your lighting setup determines everything. The lens matters. The camera matters. But lighting? Lighting is the difference between a snapshot and a portrait worth framing. The problem is that portrait photographers face a choice: go with continuous light for its simplicity and what-you-see-is-what-you-get predictability, or embrace flash for its power and versatility.

January 17, 2026