Simon and Phil do a thorough in-depth review of the GoPro Hero 12 Black camera, based on six months of Simon using it in a variety of situations. Even though it’s an action camera, it’s surprisingly well-suited for parents who spend more with their kids time at the park or on the beach rather than […]

What do you do when family comes to visit? Take photos! But there’s more to it than just a simple answer. In this episode Simon and Phil share their thoughts on three big questions: What camera gear to use? How to know when something is worth photographing? What to do with all the photos after […]

Phil’s oldest child, now a freshman in high school, is on the football team which means Phil has had a lot of cool opportunities to take photos of him and the rest of the players. He’s now the official team photographer, and in this episode we talk about how he got here, some of the […]

Phil and Simon return to Camera Dads after a five-year hiatus! We haven’t been podcasting but we have been camera dad-ing, and in this episode we talk about the things we have been learning over the past few years as well as our vision for the show going forward. It’s great to be back, and […]

Phil and Simon tackle the sometimes-tricky subject of what to do regarding videos of kids. From DSLRs to mobile phones, 4K to digital frames, this is a lively discussion that any parent with kids and a camera is sure to appreciate. We’d love your thoughts on the issue as well, so please feel free to […]

Sigma’s new 40mm f/1.4 Art lens is an amazing piece of glass, and is capable of creating some astounding images. But is it a good choice for busy parents? Listen to, or watch, Simon’s review to find out.

Phil and Simon discuss everything they use to carry their camera gear, from simple straps and backpacks to full-on luggage systems such as the Peak Design Travel Backpack.

Phil and Simon share their thoughts on how to know when to bring the Big Camera And All Your Lenses vs. just packing a mobile phone or pocket camera. While we don’t necessarily arrive at an answer, we do have a lot of fun along the way…

Is the Fuji X100F the ideal camera for busy parents? Despite its high price tag, it offers a massive number of features that could very well appeal to parents looking to upgrade from a pocket camera or their mobile phone.

Phil and Simon talk discuss everything you have ever wanted to know about family portrait sessions. Phil shares his experiences with getting regular formal photos taken at a local shop called Portrait Innovations in his hometown, and Simon shares his thoughts as the person who is usually on the other side of the camera taking […]