Thoughts & Insights
Writing about photography, workflow optimization, and building tools for creative professionals.
Burst2GIF vs ezgif: Which GIF Maker Fits a Photographer's Workflow?
ezgif is free and runs in the browser. Burst2GIF is $29 and lives inside Lightroom. I break down when each one wins — file quality, privacy, and the workflow math for photographers.
Burstio Alternative for Mac: Turning Camera Bursts into GIFs on Desktop
Burstio converts iPhone bursts to GIFs, but there's no Mac version — and camera photographers need a desktop workflow anyway. Here's how to do the same thing with RAW bursts in Lightroom.
GIF Brewery Alternatives for Mac in 2026 (From a Photographer Who Needed One)
GIF Brewery is abandoned — Gfycat shut down in 2023 and the app hasn't seen an update in years. Here are 6 real alternatives for Mac, sorted by what you actually make GIFs from.
Burst to GIF: The Complete Guide to Turning Burst Photos into Smooth Animations
Learn 3 ways to convert burst photos into GIFs and MP4 videos. Compare Photoshop, online tools, and the fastest method — directly from Lightroom.
How to Export GIF from Photoshop: Complete Guide (And a 10-Second Alternative)
Step-by-step Photoshop GIF export tutorial for photographers. Plus a faster alternative that skips Photoshop entirely.
How to Shoot Burst Photos for Perfect GIFs: A Photographer's Guide
Camera settings, shooting techniques, and best practices for capturing burst sequences that make smooth, professional GIFs.
How to Make a GIF in Lightroom (Yes, It's Actually Possible Now)
Lightroom can't export GIFs natively. Here are 3 workarounds — including one that does it in 10 seconds without leaving Lightroom.
10 Best Wedding Moments to Capture as Burst Photos (and Turn into GIFs)
A wedding photographer's guide to the moments that make the best burst-to-GIF animations for client galleries.
How to Deliver GIFs in Your Pic-Time and Pixieset Wedding Gallery
Step-by-step guide to adding animated GIFs and MP4 videos to your client wedding galleries on Pic-Time and Pixieset.
Lightroom Video Export: Everything Photographers Need to Know
What Lightroom Classic can and can't do with video. Plus how to create MP4 videos from your photos without leaving Lightroom.
GIF vs MP4 for Photography: Which Format Should You Deliver?
A practical comparison of GIF and MP4 for photographers. File size, quality, compatibility, and when to use each format.
The Old Way vs The New Way: Making GIFs from Photos in 2025
12 steps in Photoshop or 3 clicks in Lightroom. A side-by-side comparison of the old and new way to create GIFs from burst photos.
Cinemagraph Photography: How to Create Living Photos That Stop the Scroll
What cinemagraphs are, how to shoot them, and how burst photos can create similar living-photo effects for your portfolio.