Olloclip Active Lens: Get your iPhone ready for summer adventures and group selfies.
To say that we like iPhoneography is like saying Frozen was a marginal success. Yeah. No understatement: We are huge fans of iPhone picture-takin’ over here. Which is why I’m always excited to see what cool, new accessories are popping up to tack on to my...
The gorgeous new Epiphanie Bags collection: Goodbye synthetics, hello leather.
I’ve been a huge fan of Epiphanie Bags ever since we featured them here on Cool Mom Tech years ago and it’s been so exciting to see this mom-run business grow. So how cool to discover their new spring and summer collection that takes the bags in a huge new...
8 cool Mother’s Day gifts for photographers. We’d take all of them.
As we start looking around for cool Mother’s Day gifts, we realize not every mom is into keepsake pendants and baby footprint artwork. So for the photographer mom in your life who is always trying to capture those special moments with her trusty dSLR or...
Hooray! The Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer is here!
I’ve had my eye on the Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer ever since I saw it in action at CES 2015 a few months ago, and well, the day is finally here. Yep, this very cool little printer is available for purchase! This hand-sized printer hooks to your smart phone via...
5 smart selfie stick alternatives. Because OH NOES, NOT A BAN ON SELFIE STICKS.
The selfie stick struggle is real, friends. From major museums, like the MoMA and The Met in NYC to the Palace of Versailles in Paris, to sports stadiums, to musical festivals Coachella and Lollapalooza, the ban on selfie sticks shows no signs of slowing down. While...
Stylish bags for spring with something special hidden inside: Your DSLR camera
In an effort to up my photography game this year and well, get an actual hobby instead of laundry, I upgraded from an iPhone camera to shiny DSLR. But no way in you know what I’m going to lug it around in my already too-full tote, nor do I really dig the idea of...
Print your photos on the spot with the new Polaroid zip instant mobile printer
One of the gadgets I was most excited about getting my hands on at CES was the highly anticipated new Polaroid Socialmatic camera, which I saw in person, and yes, it’s awesome. But when I walked up to the booth and caught their new Polaroid Zip Instant Mobile...
Looking for a great gift for a camera-loving guy? ONA Bags has you covered.
Whether he goes for the rugged backpacker look or opts for a hip messenger style, you are sure to find just the right camera bag for your favorite photographer guy from ONA Bags. Actually, any of these finely crafted bags would look outstanding slung over your...
The new silicone GoPro camera cases: Like bubble wrap for your camera.
If you’re planning to give a GoPro camera to your favorite daredevil this holiday season, we found just the accessory to go along with this awesome gift. These silicone GoPro cases from Photojojo can help keep your GoPro from slipping out of your hand while...
The ONA Camera Strap meets charity:water and beautiful things happen.
Another case of style meeting substance: ONA Bags, the makers of ever-cool camera bags and accessories, has partnered with non-profit charity: water to create a new ONA camera strap called Sahel. The leather strap is of course stylish, with a canvas patch encouraging...
Oh, thank you Snappgripp, from owners of blurry iPhone photos everywhere.
I’d say that 99% of my iPhone camera roll consists of kid shots, often when I’m holding a baby in one hand and trying to maneuver the shutter button. Not the easiest way to take good pictures. Thankfully, there’s a product like Snappgrip to make any...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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