Jon Stapley
Jon is a freelance writer and journalist who covers photography, art, technology, and the intersection of all three. When he's not scouting out news on the latest gadgets, he likes to play around with film cameras that were manufactured before he was born. To that end, he never goes anywhere without his Olympus XA2, loaded with a fresh roll of Kodak (Gold 200 is the best, since you asked). Jon is a regular contributor to Creative Bloq, and has also written for in Digital Camera World, Black + White Photography Magazine, Photomonitor, Outdoor Photography, Shortlist and probably a few others he's forgetting.
Latest articles by Jon Stapley
How to use Shopify: tips for beginners
By Jon Stapley published
Setting up an online business? Hit the ground running and start selling with our tips on how to use Shopify.
The best iPhone gimbal in 2024
By Jon Stapley last updated
These are the best iPhone gimbals for stabilising video.
The THX logo: a (non-exhaustive) history
By Jon Stapley published
The audience is listening as we take a look back at the journey of the THX logo over decades.
The Starbucks logo: a history
By Jon Stapley published
We look back at the history of the Starbucks logo, and how it evolved to one of the most recognised marks on the planet.
A history of the Samsung logo
By Jon Stapley published
We trace the history of the Samsung logo, from its beginnings in 1930s Korea to the global fame it enjoys today.
XP-Pen vs Huion: which is right for you?
By Jon Stapley last updated
In our XP-Pen vs Huion guide, we look at the pros and cons of the tablets offered by each manufacturer.
Wacom vs XP-Pen: Which is for you?
By Jon Stapley last updated
How to decide between Wacom and XP-Pen.
The Miami Dolphins logo: a history
By Jon Stapley published
We look at how the Miami Dolphins logo has evolved over the 57 years of the team’s history.
The NBA logo: a history
By Jon Stapley published
The NBA logo is one of the most enduring in professional sports. Here's how it came to be.
The Philadelphia Eagles logo: a history
By Jon Stapley published
We look at how the Philadelphia Eagles logo has evolved, from its beginnings in the 1930s right up to the present day.
The NFL logo: a history
By Jon Stapley published
We look at the history of the NFL logo, from its origins right through to the present day.
The history of logos: how the logo became what it is today
By Jon Stapley published
We take a look back at the history of the logo, from its earliest origins to its possible futures.
The best 20th century logos, as picked by the pros
By Jon Stapley published
Revisit some iconic graphic design as our experts nominate the best 20th century logos from history.
These are the best simple logos, as picked by the pros
By Jon Stapley published
Here are the most effective simple logos ever created, nominated by experts across the design industry.
Twinmotion 2022.2 review: is it now the best 3D visualisation tool?
By Paul Hatton published
In motion We dig into the latest raft of updates to a seminal 3D creation tool in our Twinmotion 2022.2 review.
How to use Procreate to paint a female sci-fi character
By Audra Auclair published
In this Procreate tutorial, Audra Auclair shows how to tap into music to inspire a cyborg femme concept.
The best Pride logos this year
By Jon Stapley published
Spotlighting the brands supporting the LGBTQIA+ community this year.
Apple vs its rivals: how the tech giant ended up on top
By Craig Grannell published
We look back at the story of Apple to relive some of the most famous rivalries in tech history.
10 games that defined Apple systems
By Craig Grannell published
Take a trip back in time with the most important Apple games in the tech giant's history.
The best TikTok cameras
By Jon Stapley published
Look your best on TikTok as we run through all the finest phones and cameras to use on the platform.
Here’s why the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will have a 200-million-pixel camera
By Jon Stapley last updated
It’s not just about image detail.
Mark Zuckerberg responds to metaverse mockery with new selfie
By Jon Stapley published
“It was taken very quickly to celebrate a launch.”
The best iPhone photos this World Photography Day
By Jon Stapley last updated
Why don’t ours look like this?
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