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Tony & Chelsea Northrup
@tonyandchelsea
Tony and Chelsea Northrup are American authors and photographers recognized for their educational books, including Stunning Digital Photography. Tony is an award-winning author with more than 30 books published and millions of copies sold, with a technical background that combines his photography studies in Boston with a previous career in software. Chelsea began analog photography during high school and studied film at Connecticut College, developing a career that spans both photography and modeling internationally.
Together they run one of the largest YouTube channels in the industry, providing industry news, in-depth technical reviews, and live photo reviews. Its approach is primarily educational, seeking to inspire photographers around the world by analyzing data and teaching fundamentals. While Tony regularly uses high-resolution equipment like the Canon 5DS-R, Chelsea maintains her preference for cameras like the Nikon D810, balancing technical analysis with professional practice.
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Photographers WILL lose to AI if they don't do this
Published: Mar 30, 2026 · Duration: 18 min 45 sec · 14K views
Go to & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Tony" Talk to AI tony at The photography community is mad about AI, and I am too. But getting angry isn’t going to stop the technology from changing our industry. Instead of fighting the inevitable, I decided to start using AI to fight AI.
SIGMA V SONY: 15mm f/1.4 Lens comparison
Published: Mar 26, 2026 · Duration: 12 min 1 sec · 9.5K views
Go to & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea" Chelsea Mercado Northrup tests the Sigma 15mm F1.4 DC lens. It's is a compact, lightweight wide-angle lens for APS-C cameras and it's surprisingly versatile. At just 220g and $590, is it worth it?
Photography Just Changed Forever | Here's Why
Published: Mar 19, 2026 · Duration: 14 min 38 sec · 109K views
Go to & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Tony" After 30 years as a photographer and over a million photos in my Lightroom catalog, I am seeing the biggest shift in the industry since the transition from film to digital. In 2026, the "professional" portrait look—flawless skin, creamy bokeh, perfect studio lighting, and tight telephoto compression—is officially cringe. Because AI generators like…
The Hype is REAL: Sigma's 35mm f/1.4 hits the mark
Published: Mar 17, 2026 · Duration: 11 min 42 sec · 16K views
Go to & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea" Sigma released an update to their beloved 35mm f1.4 and addressed every issue photographers had: chromatic abberation, sharpness at close distance, focusing speed, and more. Chelsea takes the Sigma 35mm out into the real world to see how the updates actually perform.
ONE Light, PRO Portraits: with the Neewer Flash Q6
Published: Feb 28, 2026 · Duration: 12 min 4 sec · 19K views
Get the Q6 here: Discount code: NEEWER8LHQQQ Learn how to create stunning moody portraits with the NEEWER Q6 600Ws portable strobe! In this tutorial, I show you a simple one-light setup perfect for beginners. Discover how to use flash photography to create dramatic 70s-inspired portraits using just one strobe and a reflector.
Nikon Z9 Mark 2 LEAKS: Is the Sony A9 Mark 3 DEAD?!
Published: Feb 27, 2026 · Duration: 18 min 53 sec · 46K views
Go to & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Tony" Huge breaking news week in the camera world! We're diving into massive leaks for the Nikon Z9 Mark 2, which boasts a revolutionary readout speed that might just bury the Sony A9 Mark 3 and Sony A1. Meanwhile, Canon is flexing a 23-year "winning streak" while ignoring a 93% market crash, but their rumored dual-mode 54MP/24MP Canon R3 Mark 2 sounds…
The only lens you need? Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 REVIEW
Published: Feb 26, 2026 · Duration: 12 min 1 sec · 22K views
Go to & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea" Tamron's new 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD packs every portrait focal length you need into a lens that weighs under a pound. I tested it for portraits, travel, street, video, and close-ups in my hometown of New London, CT — and answered your questions from Instagram. Is this the compact alternative to the 35-150 we've been waiting for?
Luminar Neo's New Features Are Insane!
Published: Feb 25, 2026 · Duration: 8 min 28 sec · 12K views
Check it out at ^^ 10% Luminar Neo just dropped a massive update, and honestly, my head is exploding. From a brand new AI assistant that literally edits your photos just by typing to it in English, to seamless cross-device editing that lets you start on your phone and finish on your Mac—this update is a game-changer. I’m breaking down the craziest new features, including 1-click old photo restoration, Generative…
Leica's Biggest Risk in 20 years : The M EV1
Published: Feb 22, 2026 · Duration: 12 min 5 sec · 34K views
Go to & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea" Chelsea Mercado Northrup reviews the new Leica M EV1, including Leica's new feature that put this camera in a segment of it's own. For the first time in the history of the M-System, Leica has replaced the iconic optical rangefinder with a built-in 5.76 million dot electronic viewfinder, creating an entirely new category that hasn't existed in over…
The Camera Industry is About to Collapse: Here's Why/Nikon SUES Viltrox/Canon R7 LEAKED/Sony 180MP!
Published: Feb 7, 2026 · Duration: 16 min 36 sec · 118K views
Go to & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Tony" Breaking camera news: Nikon sues Viltrox, Leica might sell to China, and Sony reveals a massive 180MP sensor. Plus, why AI is costing photographers $50k a year. Sony has just dropped a bombshell with a new 180-megapixel medium format sensor—is this the future of the GFX and Hasselblad?
Boring photos at beautiful locations? You're doing this wrong.
Published: Feb 2, 2026 · Duration: 8 min 37 sec · 40K views
Join Me for In-Person Training! Get my rated book, Stunning Digital Photography: Does this sound familiar? You’re standing in a beautiful location, you snap a picture, and… it looks boring.
Don't Let cold KILL YOUR GEAR!: Winter Wildlife photo tips
Published: Jan 30, 2026 · Duration: 12 min 41 sec · 22K views
Go to & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea" Editing wildlife photos is easy! See my tutorial here: Chelsea goes over how to take wildlife photos in the winter including how to protect your gear, how to dress so you don't freeze before your photo opp, and a few techniques and camera setting to get better photos in snow! November 2-12th 2026: Contact me at ChelseaTheMercado@gmail.com to sign…
What's in MY BAG: TRAVEL with video gear and stills
Published: Jan 28, 2026 · Duration: 14 min 4 sec · 16K views
Go to & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea" See bonus footage on my other channel! Chelsea Mercado Northrup digs in her camera bag to show you the must have camera, lenses, and accessories she brought on her trip to Imaging USA. Prepared to capture a mix of video and stills, she shares which gear worked, what she could have left behind, and what she wishes she had instead.
I spent a year with the Canon R5 II and I was totally wrong
Published: Jan 21, 2026 · Duration: 7 min 42 sec · 63K views
Go to & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Tony" Buy the Canon R5 II: | My NYC workshops: I moved to NYC and swapped my Sony A1 for the Canon R5 Mark II. On paper, it looked like a downgrade. After shooting professionally with it for months, I have a LOT to say.
2025 Camera Brand Rankings | Who's Actually Innovating?
Published: Jan 12, 2026 · Duration: 14 min 58 sec · 40K views
Go to & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Tony" 2025 is officially over, and it’s time for "The Judge" to hand out the final report cards. I’m looking back at every major camera and lens manufacturer’s performance this year to determine who innovated, who stagnated, and who failed completely. We saw huge shake-ups this year—from political bans affecting DJI to Sigma doing the unthinkable with…
The $100 Camera That Looks Like Film | Camp Snap Pro Test
Published: Jan 6, 2026 · Duration: 11 min 16 sec · 25K views
Buy it at Is the Camp Snap Pro actually a "Professional" camera, or is it just a toy with a fancy name? I put this $100 digital rangefinder up against my $8,000 Hasselblad X2D and the iPhone 17 Pro to see if sensor size actually matters (spoiler: it might not). In this review, I break down the new features: the "real" xenon flash, the selfie switch, and the controversial control dial that features an "STD" mode…
The NEW NIFTY FIFTY: Canon's 45mm f/1.2 is only $469
Published: Dec 30, 2025 · Duration: 8 min 58 sec · 37K views
Go to & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea" Chelsea reviews Canon's new 45mm f/1.2 lens to see if it could truly replace the legendary nifty fifty. She tests environmental portraits, travel and street, food photos, and more. Technical tests include flaring, chromatic aberration, sharpness, and vignetting.
IT’S OVER: The TRUTH about the DJI drone ban
Published: Dec 23, 2025 · Duration: 17 min 3 sec · 271K views
The deadline has passed. As of December 23, 2025, the one-year "National Security Audit" mandated by the NDAA has expired without a clearance. This automatically triggers the FCC to add DJI to the "Covered List," effectively banning new authorizations and closing the loopholes that kept the company afloat in the US market.
DON'T Buy a Camera Yet: My 2026 Predictions Are WILD!
Published: Dec 22, 2025 · Duration: 14 min 20 sec · 101K views
Go to & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Tony" I’m putting my reputation on the line (again). Last year, I nailed the Nikon Z6 III and the Sony A1 II, but I also hallucinated a Sony Android camera that literally nobody else wanted. Now, it's time to look forward.
