Tom Shu

Hi! I’m a Washington State-based professional photographer and filmmaker. I quit my corporate job in 2018 to pursue this passion full-time and have been lucky enough to work on projects all over the world with brands such as Visa, Airbnb, and prAna. Here are examples of the work we do in case you're wondering. My goal with all these articles is to help you out, so if you ever have any questions just send me an email at [email protected], DM me at my Instagram @tom.shu or leave a comment on any of the articles!

What is ISO? A Simple Explanation With 10 Real-World Examples

November 9, 2020November 7, 2020 by Tom Shu

image of night sky with stars over a lake

Our simple explanation of ISO demystifies what it is through 10 real-world examples.

Rule of Thirds in Film Photography (With 6 Examples)

April 3, 2021October 30, 2020 by Tom Shu

image of entrance to mount rainier national park with rule of third grid line

Rule of Thirds is even more important in Film Photography. Find out how I used this compositional technique in 6 examples!

Ultimate Guide: 10 Best External Hard Drives for Photographers

June 11, 2021October 21, 2020 by Tom Shu

This Ultimate Guide covers our 10 favorite HDD and SSD external hard drives specifically for all you photographers.

Gordon Ramsay Masterclass Review (I Cooked 6 Recipes)

January 12, 2021October 4, 2020 by Tom Shu

image of a seared salmon filet on top of soup

The course is filled with a treasure trove of practical information that will quickly elevate your cooking. Check out the 6 recipes I tried below too!

31 Best Photography Tips for Beginners

May 14, 2021September 13, 2020 by Tom Shu

image of a lagoon reflection with palm trees surrounding the lagoon

Here are 31 of my absolute favorite beginner photography tips to help you get started!

Aaron Sorkin Masterclass Review: An Inside Look

January 12, 2021September 10, 2020 by Tom Shu

image of one of the classes for aaron sorkin masterclass

If you’re interested in the Aaron Sorkin Masterclass, check out our first hand review which contains all the information you need to know to figure out if its right for you!

Garry Kasparov Masterclass Review: A Beginner’s Take

January 12, 2021August 30, 2020 by Tom Shu

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If you’re interested in the Garry Kasparov Masterclass, check out our first hand review which contains all the information you need to know to figure out if its right for you!

Jimmy Chin Masterclass Review: Professional Photographers Opinion

January 12, 2021August 22, 2020 by Tom Shu

screenshot of chapter 1 of the course. image is of a mountain range

If you’re interested in the Jimmy Chin Masterclass, check out our first hand review which contains all the information you need to know to figure out if its right for you!

Ultimate Guide: Best Lightweight Travel Tripod – 10 Options

June 11, 2021August 12, 2020 by Tom Shu

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Our Ultimate Guide includes our favorite budget, mid-range, and premium lightweight travel tripods.

Ultimate Guide: 10 Best Drones for Beginners

January 16, 2021August 1, 2020 by Tom Shu

image of LA skyline

Our Ultimate Guide covers are favorite budget, mid-range, and premium beginner drones.