Love is in the air!

Stikna Photography is kicking off the year with some exciting upgrades in gear, capabilities, and creative services that I am genuinely looking forward to sharing with clients and followers. Today I want to highlight three that go hand-in-hand: my new Coalax Lancer 300 backpack, Valentine’s Day photo sessions, and the addition of the Insta360 X4 to the Stikna toolkit.

First, let’s talk about the Coalax Lancer 300. As someone who often shoots sports, events, real estate, and lifestyle work in the same week, carrying the right gear efficiently is essential. The Lancer 300 solves that problem in a way most backpacks simply never have. The internal layout accommodates camera bodies, lenses, drones, chargers, and accessories without forcing compromises on protection or accessibility. Add in the built-in 300w power bank and it becomes one of the most versatile field photography bags available. This rig now lets me charge cameras, drones, and mobile gear on the go, which keeps shoots moving and helps ensure I never miss an opportunity due to dead batteries.

For anyone looking to upgrade their own kit, I teamed up with Coalax to share my affiliate link here: https://tidd.ly/49Z40Lm. If you pick one up through that link, you support my work while investing in legitimately useful gear.

Second, we are heading toward one of my favorite seasonal opportunities for portrait work: Valentine’s Day. Whether it is couples, families, engagements, or themed concepts, Valentine’s sessions allow me to create images with more intentional styling, more emotion, and more control of environment than most sports or event shoots. Bookings are now open, and the calendar fills early, so if you want a session (outdoor or lifestyle), now is the time to reach out.

Finally, Stikna Photography has expanded into immersive content creation using the Insta360 X4. This device changes the dynamic of storytelling by capturing full 360-degree perspective that can be reframed for traditional social formats, highlight reels, or behind-the-scenes coverage. For sports, it means dynamic sideline angles impossible to capture with a standard camera. For real estate, it gives spatial context future buyers appreciate. For lifestyle shoots, it adds motion, energy, and creativity that stand out online. Over the next few weeks, you will see more X4-based content across my channels as I continue to push the creative boundaries of what Stikna Photography delivers.

If you’re interested in a Valentine’s Day shoot, curious about immersive 360 content, or want to learn more about the Coalax Lancer 300, feel free to get in touch. I am always happy to discuss projects, answer gear questions, or explore creative concepts.