Hillary K. Grigonis
The US Editor of Digital Camera World, Hillary Grigonis has more than a decade of experience in journalism with a focus on photography and technology. Her work has appeared in Business Insider, Digital Trends, Pocket-lint, Rangefinder, The Phoblographer and more.
A current Fujifilm and former Nikon shooter, her background in reviewing camera gear means she’s handled everything from cheap Instax to medium format mirrorless. Her camera bag includes a wide range of gear from a DJI drone to a newly added vintage film SLR.
On the weekends, she photographs portraits and weddings at Hillary K Photography. While she’s turned her passion for photography into a career, she still considers photowalks a break from work, while she also includes reading, hiking, kayaking and camping among her most-loved hobbies.
Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis

Do AI beauty filters also affect how intelligent you think people are? New study reveals fascinating findings
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
News Study participants who identified as male were more likely to rank edited images of women with lower intelligence scores

Take photos with a Google Pixel? You’ll soon be able to adjust camera settings faster
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Google is re-instating a shortcut that it previously removed to declutter the camera app screen

Wedding photographer admits scamming brides out of thousands – here’s what couples need to watch out for
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A photographer in Texas pled guilty to felony theft in a case involving at least 12 clients. Don't let the same happen to you!

Did Kodak just monopolize the color film market for photographers?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Kodak confirms new limitations that effectively raises third-party film prices

TikTok’s attempt to stop pending US ban is turned down in court. What does it mean for creators?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A US Court of Appeals has turned down ByteDance's claims that the ban violates the First Amendment

Google’s new generative AI can imitate a “Polaroid”, replicate product photos and turn stills to video
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Google's latest Imagen 3 and Veo demonstrations highlight some key capabilities

Photographer says she was wrongfully arrested after photos proved she was in another state
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
News The wedding photographer has now filed a lawsuit for wrongful arrest in the Nevada case

Adobe predicts surrealism will trend in 2025, but can photographers join in without AI?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
The software company's 2025 trend predictions feature heavy use of AI – but there are some key takeaways for photographers

Northern Lights dance with volcanoes & meteors in “unprecedented” photos from 2024
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Abnormally high solar activity treated photographers with multiple light shows over the course of 2025, even from southern locations

The Zhiyun Crane 4E camera gimbal is designed to ease up on both wrists and wallets
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
The newest gimbal from Zhiyun tweaks the ergonomics and price of a well-loved model

This viral arrest could serve as a warning for all street photographers
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Opinion “Filming in public is legal," policed noted, but the arrest is a clear example of crossing the line

Switching teams from iPhone to Android no longer means losing key photos
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Live Photos can now be transferred from iOS to Pixel devices using the Android Switch app

Even those who are against AI can probably get behind this AI camera that “sees” for the visually impaired
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
News Seekr is a wearable camera that helps describe the world using AI

New Sirui 40mm T/1.8 promises spectacular flare in a compact, autofocus anamorphic lens
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Besides anamorphic flare, the lens offers a range of unique bokeh shapes

TikTok finally admits beauty filters impact sense of self, limits feature for teens
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Users under 18 will soon lose access to "beauty" filters while others will be labeled as altered

Lomography joins half-frame bandwagon with the cute, cheap Lomourette
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
The Lomourette sits on the more affordable end of a growing number of modern half-frame cameras

Apparently, AI photo editors think people shouldn’t have veiny hands or big gums
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
The updated AI-based photo editor Evoto raises some key questions on AI-defined beauty standards

Camera brands killed off the compact camera too soon, but is it too late for a revival?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Opinion Despite promising numbers, point-and-shoots are still far from the heyday of the 2000s

Instax and Google photo printer collab is a matching dream, but is it worth the cash?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OCD mobile photographers rejoice, you can now match your Instax printer to your phone

This odd camera is trending – and it shows that camera brands don’t understand what influencers want
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Influencers are turning to an aging camera to find the features they want

Well, that didn’t take long – the Sony A1 II is already seeing delays in Japan
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Sony Japan issued a notice that early supply of the new flagship camera is limited

Could AI spell an early death for VR cameras? New iPhone app tries to do just that
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
news The Teleport iOS app uses AI rather than tech like LiDAR to create 3D spaces

Is Samyang releasing an autofocus lens for the Canon RF mount? Leaked images suggest so
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Opening up Canon's RF mount cameras to more third-party brands could mean more affordable lens options
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