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We are thrilled to announce that Kenro's Karoo 3-in-1 Photo & Video Tripod Kit has been recognised as Editor's Choice in the 'Support' category of Pro Moviemaker's renowned Gear of the Year 2025! Praised for its compact design, versatility as well as its affordability, the Karoo 3-in-1 Photo & Video Tripod Kit is perfect for filmmakers and photographers alike, who need a lightweight, portable and trustworthy solution.

Halloween is the ultimate opportunity to elevate your photography and filmmaking with atmosphere. Nothing transforms a scene quite like cinematic fog, and the Kenro Hand-Held Fog Machine Kit is the perfect tool for photographers, filmmakers, and content creators looking to add depth, drama, and a haunting edge to their seasonal shoots.

Have you ever seen photos with glowing light trails, glowing orbs, or mesmerising shapes drawn in mid-air? That magical effect is called light painting. In this beginner’s guide to light painting, we’ll explain how it works, what you need to get started, and how you can use Kenro’s compact lights and lightweight accessories to bring your ideas to life.

From home bakers and content creators to budding commercial photographers, food photography has become one of the most popular and creative genres around. Whether you’re shooting your breakfast for your Instagram photo dump or styling full dishes for your portfolio, getting great results is less about expensive gear and more about understanding light, composition and how to make your food look as good as it tastes.

Kenro is proud to unveil the latest addition to its Smart Lite creative toolkit – the KSLF101 Handheld Fog Machine, a compact and portable 30W smoke machine designed specifically for creative professionals. Ideal for photographers, filmmakers, content creators and set designers, the KSLF101 brings high-impact atmosphere and professional-grade performance to shoots without the need for bulky, high-maintenance kit. 

Flat lays are a powerful tool for content creators, small businesses, and Instagram enthusiasts alike. Clean, visually satisfying, and story-driven, they allow you to present products, ideas or moods in a beautifully stylised way. But as simple as they might look, there’s real technique behind a great flat lay, and it all starts with thoughtful styling, balanced lighting, and the right kit.