Hey guys, this is Mark here from a site called Shotkit. Thanks for having me here on the BLACKRAPID blog – it’s truly an honour. I started Shotkit back in 2014 to scratch my own itch of wanting to know what my favourite photographers carried in their camera bags. EVERYONE KNOWS THAT A GOOD CAMERA …
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Introducing Groovy, our first upright camera strap line.
GET INTO THE GROOVE AND #LIVETHEMOMENT WITH BLACKRAPID’S NEW GROOVY LINE. “BLACKRAPID introduces Groovy, our first upright camera strap line. We based it on the iconic fashion of the late sixties and early seventies where bohemian babes flowed with flower power and guitar straps rocked at Woodstock, and took inspiration from the timeless aesthetic of …
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BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Stefano Bonetti | Traveling and Rock Climbing with the Curve Breathe
BEAUTY IS ALL AROUND US, THE TASK OF THE PHOTOGRAPHER IS JUST TO SHOW IT TO EVERYONE. Hi everyone! I’m Stefano, I’m 26 and I’m an Italian photographer. I’m here to talk about my photography and share some experiences and shots I took during my trips. I LOVE NATURE AND I LOVE THIS PLANET. My …
It’s Here! The camera strap designed by women for women – Nicole Elliott by BLACKRAPID!
#LiveTheMoment in Comfort and Style! INTRODUCING A BRAND-NEW CAMERA STRAP DESIGNED BY WOMEN FOR WOMEN – THE NICOLE ELLIOTT BY BLACKRAPID. Your camera should be an extension of you, not an annoyance to carry. Your camera gear should add to your creative energy – not inhibit it. Taking its cue from the way women …
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BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Dave Williams | Photographing Miami From a Helicopter
BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Dave Williams | Photographing Miami From a Helicopter BLACKRAPID HAS HUNG AROUND MY BODY IN SOME WAY ON THE VAST MAJORITY OF MY PHOTOSHOOTS FOR THE ENTIRE TIME I’VE BEEN SHOOTING PROFESSIONALLY. I was working side by side with Peter Treadway when we discovered these awesome straps and although I’d patented …
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BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Marc Serota | Photographing Hurricane Irma in the Florida Keys
BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Marc Serota | Photographing Hurricane Irma in the Florida Keys I GUESS IT’S COMING UP ON A YEAR NOW AND THE MEMORY OF DRIVING DOWN MY STREET THE MORNING AFTER HURRICANE IRMA HIT THE FLORIDA KEYS STILL STICKS VERY CLOSELY IN THE BACK OF MY MIND. A neighborhood that was once …
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BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Alisha Lovrich | Photographing with the Double Breathe Slim in New Zealand
BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Alisha Lovrich | Photographing with the Double Breathe Slim in New Zealand HI GUYS! I’m Alisha, a 25-year-old photographer all the way from Auckland, New Zealand and I’d like to share a little bit about myself and experience in the world of sports photography and beyond! MY PHOTOGRAPHY WORK VARIES QUITE …
It’s Gettin’ Hot In Here!
It’s Gettin’ Hot In Here! | Seattle WA SUMMER MONTHS ARE HERE AND CAR INTERIORS GET HOT!🔥 On an average summer day, a car interior reaches 116 degrees F (47 degrees C) and the car dashboard gets even hotter, a whopping 157 degrees F (69 degrees C)! 😮🔥 [source: Live Science] WARNING Don’t leave your expensive …
BLACKRAPID Guest Post by LaRae Lobdell | Photographing Photographers on a Ferry, Seattle WA
BLACKRAPID Guest Post by LaRae Lobdell | Photographing Photographers on a Ferry, Seattle WA The word serendipity isn’t used enough and today I hope this favorite word of mine brings you a little happiness as you begin your work week. A FEW DAYS AGO, we were taking a ferry ride from Bainbridge Island to downtown …
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BLACKRAPID Guest Blog Post by Ambassador’s Erin McGrady + Caroline Whatley | BLACKRAPID Classic Retro RS-4
BLACKRAPID Guest Blog Post by Ambassador’s Erin McGrady + Caroline Whatley | BLACKRAPID Classic Retro RS-4 A CLASSIC IS A CLASSIC FOR A REASON: it’s reliable, it’s highly functional, it’s of superior quality and it’s stood up to the test of time (ten years!). This strap meets all of those criteria and so it’s no …
BLACKRAPID Guest Review by Ambassador Kevin RC Wilson | BLACKRAPID Tripod Jacket
BLACKRAPID Guest Review by Ambassador Kevin RC Wilson | BLACKRAPID Tripod Jacket BLACKRAPID Ambassador Kevin RC Wilson recently went out to capture images of the New York skyline at night and took along our new Tripod Jacket. HERE’S WHAT HE HAD TO SAY. “The BLACKRAPID Tripod jacket is amazing for the landscape photographer who’s on …
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My experience with BLACKRAPID Cross Shot Breathe
BLACKRAPID Guest Blog Post by Fabio Gianesini | My experience with BLACKRAPID Cross Shot Breathe A FEW YEARS AGO I WAS LOOKING FOR A GOOD CAMERA STRAP I WANTED IT TO BE COMFORTABLE, made of good materials and strong enough to permit me to carry heavy lenses too, like a 70-200mm, without problem. I found …