Dan M Lee
Dan M Lee is a professional travel and adventure photographer who has shared his knowledge with hundreds of individuals through his in-person wilderness photography training and thousands more through his writing. That includes a book, Creating Photography: The Professional Edge but the way to get involved is to join him on an expedition via kodiakphotoworkshop.com.
Dan has a broad range of photographic interests – and tech enthusiasm – which he can trace back to his first job, while still at school, in a photography shop in England. He has since been lured across the Atlantic to New York City where he undertakes commissions for numerous publishers.
His extensive traveling means he can be out of his home for more than half the year, which has also seen him develop an interest in smart security systems.
He is also a regular on the Not The Gear and The Grumpy Photographer podcasts.
Latest articles by Dan M Lee
![Best trail camera - camera trap at the Land of the Leopard national park in the Russia.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pjQNPDzL2FwsUDy9nKYaMc-320-80.jpg)
The best trail camera in 2025: for wildlife photography and nature watching
By Adam Juniper last updated
Buying guide Expert guide to the best trail cameras, tested to help you to track and photograph wildlife remotely, day or night
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Your grandma could take better pictures than those Miley Cyrus and Erin Moriarty post on Instagram!
By Dan M Lee published
Opinion If your grandma were taking photos today, she wouldn't make the same mistakes that celebs like Miley Cyrus and Erin Moriarty seem to deliberately copy!
![Holding a Jepwco G6 Sport hidden camera detector to spot a hidden camera lens in a shower with the glint of a lens visible in the viewfinder](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZiQyvaSVNEfwiYpEQaRDsh-320-80.jpg)
The best hidden camera detector in 2025: easily find bugs, trackers and spy cams
By Dan M Lee last updated
Updated Make sure you're not being watched using our expert pick of the best hidden camera detectors to locate spy cams and bugs
![An example of badly created AI image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LcCbDd6c6zoDjjWS85ewRP-320-80.jpg)
"Big companies need to feed their massive AI monster machines"—After the Adobe scandal, this is how to push back
By Dan M Lee published
Opinion A proposal which could make it easier to know software wasn't sharing your work without needing to read the small print
![RoboRock S8](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V4uR328nCcfMVAiCVpYfdJ-320-80.jpg)
Robot security camera? House drone? My pet's best friend? Or just a vacuum? Either way, sign me up!
By Dan M Lee published
Opinion Everything has a camera in it, and the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is an example of ways that camera can be made useful...
![Sony A7 iii](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HasWSqwJbZjyFtWDezxHZ6-320-80.jpg)
Sony has got nothing going on up top — and that's why I went back to Nikon
By Dan M Lee published
Opinion The Sony mirrorless cameras miss some obvious features that would really help me in day-to-day photography. Why?
![Losfom Z03](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZW84dmXQpoPTPpvSDwf5g6-320-80.jpg)
Losfom Z03 review: This body camera is also a clip – will it suit you?
By Dan M Lee published
Review A camera to clip onto clothes, hats, or anything to record whatever you like. It'll even light it up. Simple as that?
![Covid Street Photo - man with mask](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wiF6VRg2s2FwiR2z9VdGqT-320-80.jpg)
COVID is still hurting pro photographers in 2024. Why, and what can we do?
By Dan M Lee published
Opinion Is it time to bring a bit of red tape into the photography industry – for the sake of exploited photographers?
![Feminine-presenting Gen Z person wearing a dotted pink top, with pink eyeshadow and space buns, holding a blue smartphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mw7YjMQjRVcThJPVkg3WWf-320-80.jpg)
Did Gen Z kill photography?
By Dan M Lee published
Opinion Gen X did it, and some Millennials are photographers, but where did Gen Z go? Are the economics of photography failing the emerging generation?
![Firmware update](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WJNaaeNDRdqYSjrcK8WF9G-320-80.jpg)
"Yes, you SHOULD PAY for firmware updates on your camera – some, anyway!" says photographer
By Dan M Lee published
Opinion We're in a new world, and photographers are expecting features to arrive for free after they get their cameras
![HP Sprocket printers including Panorama](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QZiB55Rqk3FcMnWoCxxrU7-320-80.jpg)
Go big and party hard with the HP Sprocket Photobooth
By Dan M Lee published
News HP's photo printer range isn't just about small stickers – the Sprocket line is also looking at the event space
![HP Sprocket printers including Panorama](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QZiB55Rqk3FcMnWoCxxrU7-320-80.jpg)
"AI has ruined one CES, and it'll get worse". Where did the real products go?
By Dan M Lee published
Opinion Covid didn't do CES any favours, but at least there was new tech. This time it seems software is getting too much attention
![Canon VR](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a3whVsrPkNc4WRgDvVFS3J-320-80.jpg)
Canon looks into the future with two eyes – or is that dual fisheyes – at CES 2024
By Dan M Lee published
CES 2024 Though we've seen evidence at previous shows, we can confirm Canon is still pushing VR content creation
![LG at CES 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j7hsoi4yZiCxwYxov8Z9Hg-320-80.jpg)
How can a monitor win an innovation award? By being LG Smart Monitors
By Dan M Lee published
CES 2024 The LG Smart Monitor MyView Range comes with webOS, meaning they don'e even need a computer to work!
![LG at CES 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4bY4vUV8pCfy9yumoQR69g-320-80.jpg)
World's first TV you definitely have to dust behind – meet LG's transparent OLEDs
By Dan M Lee published
CES 2024 While it might not find its use at home, there are no doubt all kinds of display innovations about to be unleashed
![HP Sprocket printers including Panorama](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/54zKYCfdgr4gs8heRpboH8-320-80.jpg)
Print different-sized stickers for your locker with the HP Sprocket Panorama
By Dan M Lee published
CES 2024 The Bluetooth HP Sprocket printers are ideal for printing straight from your phone, and the Panorama brings flexibility
![Hestia](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FbqUJK95d99bumJfxGSoQS-320-80.jpg)
Hestia launches world's first mobile phone-based 25x star spotter
By Dan M Lee published
CES 2024 With a cradle for a phone, this 25x telescope device should last longer than any individual camera phone
![RoboRock S8](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jqt6La65F39F77vvCvZsMb-320-80.jpg)
Roborock: The first roving robot pet camera that can pick up behind your dog!
By Dan M Lee published
CES 2024 Sure, it's a robot vacuum, but it's got a camera on it and it might be able pick up some of the things your pet drops
![Never Look Back camera](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CPwWTEksTcKvLgccJxvcyh-320-80.jpg)
Anti-creep camera – clips to your back and checks your rear for stalkers
By Dan M Lee published
CES 2024 If you're going for a run – but aren't sure who's following you – this new body cam seen at CES is constantly checking your six
![PhoneCam as seen at CES 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jR8ZWZGmHrTPW824U5zJLa-320-80.jpg)
"World's first" miniaturized bodycam will call your friends for you if things get bad
By Dan M Lee published
CES 2024 An affordable wearable camera, PhoneCam, seems to be taking aim to disrupt the bodycam and actioncam markets
![Duet AI](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/935JxXn49mJ4NkB87kv7d3-320-80.jpg)
Google Duet AI for Workspace: time for creators to be great in the sheets?
By Dan M Lee published
CES 2024 Google Duet AI – showed at CES2024 – is an AI-powered assistant that is available for Google Workspace users
![CES 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VX44fGSi9vst3M4krUTY3Z-320-80.jpg)
Sony's CES 2024 presentation puts creatives first – offers new XR glasses – and shows off driving a real Sony car with a PlayStation controllers!
By Dan M Lee, Adam Juniper published
CES 2024 Sony's CES 2024 presentation is a mixed bag, with the A9iii camera on display but a lot more weird and wonderful tech too
![CES 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/idMfBDRSGrxH93G4JT8LSe-320-80.jpg)
CES 2024: Live from the show floor at Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show
By Dan M Lee last updated
CES 2024 The latest from our man on the ground at CES 2024, regularly updated.
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