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Start Here: Street Photography Tips, Tricks & Gear

BY Joe Donoghue May 15, 2026 Start Here, Street Photography

Street-art mural of a man on the right holding flowers toward a woman walking away on the left, with a large rock-like figure in the foreground and blue graffiti tags in the background.

Street photography is one of the most accessible, challenging, and rewarding styles of photography you can explore. You don’t need a studio. You don’t need elaborate setups. You just need curiosity, timing, and a camera you trust. The beauty of street photography is that it captures life exactly as it happens. Fleeting expressions, dramatic light, interesting people, architecture, weather, movement—it’s all unfolding around you in real time. And for many photographers, this is where the obsession begins. That’s what the Start Here series is all about. Henry’s isn’t just where photographers shop—it’s […]

Macro Photography Starts Here: Essential Tools for Precision and Detail

BY Joe Donoghue May 8, 2026 Macro, Start Here

Macro photo of a honey bee clinging to the edge of a green leaf, collecting pollen with its fuzzy body visible in focus.

Macro photography opens up a completely different world. It’s where tiny details become massive subjects. Textures you’d normally overlook—petals, insects, water droplets—suddenly become the entire story. But capturing that level of detail isn’t just about getting close. It’s about control. Control of light.Control of focus.Control of movement. That’s why building a proper macro setup matters. If you’re getting started—or looking to level up—this guide breaks down the essential tools that help you create sharp, intentional, and professional macro images. Core Stability: Why Your Tripod Matters More Than You Think In macro photography, […]

Start Here: Moving to Mirrorless — What to Do with Your Lenses

BY Joe Donoghue March 27, 2026 Lenses, Start Here

Most photographers find themselves in a similar position when moving to mirrorless. After years of building a kit around a DSLR system, the camera body may change, but the lenses — often trusted, familiar, and still capable — remain. With modern mirrorless cameras offering significant advancements in autofocus, image quality, and video performance, the question becomes less about whether to upgrade, and more about how to adapt. Should existing lenses be carried forward with an adapter, or is it time to invest in glass designed specifically for mirrorless systems? Start […]