My Hasselblad editing workflow is intentionally built around the iPad Pro instead of a traditional desktop setup. Here’s how I use the X2D II 100C, Phocus Mobile 2, Photomator, and a mobile-first workflow while traveling.
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Living with the Hasselblad X2D II + 28P: First Real-World Impressions
After less than 24 hours with the Hasselblad X2D II 100C and XCD 28P lens, I took the camera on its first real-world outing: a hike up Sugar Loaf Hill in St. Croix. Here are my early impressions on design, portability, usability, and the overall experience of entering the Hasselblad system for the first time.
Unboxing the Hasselblad XCD 28P: My First Lens for the X2D II 100C
After unboxing the Hasselblad X2D II 100C, it was finally time to open the lens I chose to pair with it: the Hasselblad XCD 28P. Compact, lightweight, and designed for travel, this lens may end up becoming my favorite part of the system.
Why I Bought a Hasselblad (Even Though I’m Not a Professional Photographer)
There’s something interesting about cameras. Some are designed to help you capture as much as possible, as quickly as possible. Faster autofocus. More frames per second. Better tracking. More features packed into menus and submenus. And then there are cameras that seem designed to slow you down. That’s what attracted me to the Hasselblad X2D…
My First Ride in a Waymo Fully Autonomous Car
I recently took my first ride in a fully autonomous Waymo vehicle in Phoenix, Arizona. The technology was impressive, but what stood out most was how intuitive, calm, and surprisingly normal the entire experience felt.
Building Coast Clear in Two Days with AI
I built and submitted a mobile app to the App Store in about two days using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and what it means for product development.
Testing Apple’s “Vehicle Motion Cues” on the Ferry from St. Croix to St. Thomas
Apple recently introduced Vehicle Motion Cues, an accessibility feature designed to reduce motion sickness when using your phone in a moving vehicle. While waiting to board the QE IV ferry from St. Croix to St. Thomas, I decided to test the feature somewhere a little different—on the open water.
Why Designers May Have the Advantage in the Age of AI
AI can now generate dashboards, landing pages, and even entire apps. But the more technology automates design assembly, the more valuable human creativity becomes. In a world flooded with AI-generated products, designers who understand experience, emotion, and storytelling may have the biggest advantage of all.
Apple Vision Pro (M5) Review
I recently purchased the Apple Vision Pro (M5) and spent several days testing it across the things I do every day—email, Slack, documentation, spreadsheets, WordPress, browsing, and even connecting it to my MacBook as an external display. It’s one of the coolest pieces of technology I’ve ever used. But after the initial awe wore off…
Origin’s AI Make Finances Easier
Origin Financial isn’t just another budgeting app—it’s a daily financial assistant. With AI-powered recaps, forecasts, and insights, it helps me stay on top of my money effortlessly.