Howard Gotfryd

Senior Copy Editor and extraterrestrial Howard Gotfryd honed his publishing skills at the City University of New York, Newsweek, Sports Illustrated for Kids, and Us Weekly magazines. His prime directive is to clean up other people's messes, professionally and personally.

Latest Articles

Shooting Better Food Photos in Natural Light

2 years ago

It’s summertime, so naturally, barbecues and family gatherings are on the roster for many of us. Summer is a time for rest and relaxation, good weather, and dining al fresco. There is a good chance you’ll want to document your picnics, barbecues, and the food and beverages you’ll be serving. We all love to do that, especially in recent years. If you want your food photos to stand out while…

Food Photography

Lighting & Accessories

Photography Lighting Equipment

Down at the Idiot Jam

2 years ago

For me, playing guitar has always been a way to share an afternoon or evening with others, expressly devoid of politics or religion, conversational topics I avoid for political and religious reasons. Music is a common language that is its own form of communication, so in the spring of 2001, I joined an online discussion forum, sponsored by an industry magazine. I was thrilled by the idea of…

Musical Instruments

Live Sound Gear

5 Battery-Powered Amplifier Solutions for Busking Musicians

2 years ago

If you are a singer/songwriter/musician who has been itching to get back out in public to perform in the warm weather, the most flexible solution for busking in public spaces is a battery-powered guitar amplifier that will provide hours of dependable play time and can handle the kind of punishment the street can dish out.…

Guitar Amps

Guitar Accessories

Musical Instruments

A Few Basic Tips for Cleaning and Polishing Your Guitar or Bass

2 years ago

The B&H SuperStore is not a well-known retailer of musical instruments. It’s true that our audio department has offered synthesizers, keyboards, controllers, and digital pianos for a long time, but we’re probably not the first place you think of when you’re thinking about guitars, basses…

Pro Audio

Polaroid Originals Stranger Things Edition: For Capturing those Stranger Moments

4 years ago

Just when you thought you were saved from the Upside Down, Polaroid Originals brings you the Stranger Things Edition i-Type Camera and instant film. The original OneStep Polaroid camera, from 1977 (for those of you who may remember the 1970s), was the inspiration for the design…

Instant Cameras

Film Cameras

Point & Shoot Cameras

New Lowepro Flipside AW II Backpacks Take a Whacking and Keep on Packing

5 years ago

Lowepro has just announced the redesigned line of Flipside AW II camera backpacks. The tough, new backpacks sport a similar look and feel to the previous models, with fabric and design upgrades that include a variety of laptop/tablet accommodations, and they do retain the security features and ease of access of the company’s signature Flipside design. The Lowepro…

Photo Bags

Back to School: What’s in Your Bag?

9 years ago