I’m Ivan Lo, a Chicago-based humanitarian photographer, graphic designer, and camera historian. Cameras have fascinated me ever since the first time I peered through the yellow-tinted viewfinder of my dad’s Ricoh AF-60D as a young child. After what felt like a lifetime of borrowing, I bought my very first camera, a modest digital point and shoot, during college and started getting serious about photography.

Fstoppers is an online community aimed at educating and inspiring photographers, videographers, and creative professionals.  Started in 2010 by founders Patrick Hall and Lee Morris, Fstoppers has grown into one of the top resources for photography lighting, gear reviews, business tips, behind the scenes, and industry news.