Photography Editor
Maya Laurent
Portrait and documentary photographer for 12 years. Maya edits our photography guides and still shoots mostly on a 35mm and a 50mm prime.
About LensSuite
We believe anyone can learn to make beautiful images.
LensSuite started with a simple frustration: learning photography and videography online meant wading through jargon, sponsored hype and ten-minute intros. We wanted a calm, well-edited place to actually learn — free guides, written by working creators, and gear advice you can trust.
The team
Who writes LensSuite
Video & Film Editor
Daniel Reyes
Independent cinematographer and colourist who has shot short films, music videos and brand documentaries. Daniel leads our videography coverage.
Gear Reviews Lead
Arif Rahman
Former camera-store technician. Arif runs our hands-on testing — every product he rates is used on real shoots for at least two weeks.
How we work
Our editorial standards
- 01
Guides are written by practitioners
Every guide is written by someone who shoots for a living, then edited for clarity and fact-checked against real camera menus and settings.
- 02
Gear is tested hands-on
We use every product we review on real shoots for at least two weeks. No reviews written from spec sheets or press releases.
- 03
Affiliate links never influence picks
We decide what to recommend first, and only then add links. Ratings are locked before anyone checks a commission rate.
- 04
We correct mistakes openly
When we get something wrong, we fix it and note the update at the top of the article.
Our affiliate promise
“We only recommend gear we'd tell a friend to buy. If a product isn't worth your money, we'll say so — even if it pays a commission.”
LensSuite is reader-supported and a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you buy through our links we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It keeps our guides free and independent.