BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Murray Close | Photographing Hollywood Movies with Murray Close OVER THE COURSE OF MY CAREER THERE HAVE BEEN various pieces of equipment that come along and fundamentally change the way I work. The Leica M6, the Canon 5d MK III, and my introduction to BLACKRAPID camera strap support system are a …
Spotlight
Photographers share their backgrounds, stories, photo tips, and what’s in their bag -- one thing they all have in common is that they all joined the BLACKRAPID revolution!
Outsourcing Your Post Production
BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Brett Florens | Outsourcing Your Post Production HERE IS WHY OUTSOURCING YOUR POST PRODUCTION WILL BENEFIT NOT ONLY YOUR BUSINESS BUT YOUR PERSONAL LIFE TOO. As you grow in your photography business you may find yourself spending more time behind the computer than the camera. MANY OF US CREATIVES BELIEVE THAT …
Istanbul in 48 Hours
BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Clement Hodgkinson | ISTANBUL in 48 hours OUT OF A BLUR I came up with an idea, dialed my mates number and well here’s what happened… Me: “Hi man, well you know how it’s my 18th in 2 weeks, I don’t really feel like just partying you fancy going travelling for 48 hours …
Mailbox Peak
BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Daniel Holmes | MAILBOX PEAK, North Bend, WA GET OUTSIDE! I am sitting at home on a Monday night after a long first day back in the office and the phone rings. “Hey man, I am thinking photos and hike tomorrow, you in?” This was of course a call from the media guru, …
Cuba
BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Clay Cook | CUBA Feel free to enjoy this track while you read 😉 “HOW WAS CUBA?” When I’m asked “How was Cuba?” unlike most countries I’ve visited, it’s pretty simple to explain the cool cars and architecture. What isn’t easy is to explain – the people, fashion and culture. It’s an explosion …
Access Project Volume 3
BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Ben Horton | ACCESS PROJECT VOL. 3 THE ADVENTURE BEGINS On a typical campaign shoot, you book a model that looks right for what you‘re shooting, and you don‘t think too hard about what kind of skill set they have. Your own skill set is limited to how well you can change the …
Access Project Volume 2
BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Ben Horton | ACCESS PROJECT VOL. 2 WE WANT DOWN As a photographer I‘m always trying to find a different angle to photograph from so I can make the image unique, and so I eschew the idea of photographing a landmark from a viewing platform. Bri and I had done a short hike …
Access Project Volume 1
BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Ben Horton | ACCESS PROJECT VOL. 1 WAKING UP WITH BEARS I‘ve been woken up by bears sniffing my head in Alaska, I‘ve encountered wolves in the arctic, mountain lions, crocodiles, sharks, and more. Needless to say, I‘m fairly comfortable with the idea that these animals have no real interest in people, and …
Live The Moment // Zach Scott
Mr. Sounder, Zach Scott is much more than just a professional soccer player. He is a loving husband, and a great father. Hard work and resilience has defined his career and now he is an integral part of one of the best teams in the MLS. His present and proactive mindset has earned him much …
Behind The Scenes: Keatley x BLACKRAPID x The Tutu Project
Keatley Photo came by BLACKRAPID Studios to take their #kickcancer photo in support of The Tutu Project. Get a behind the scenes look at this game of thrones influenced shoot and a taste of Keatley’s process. Big thanks to Gigantic Squid for the post work on the photo as well! www.keatleyphoto.com www.thetutuproject.com www.blackrapid.com www.giganticsquid.com
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Live The Moment // Lindsey Van
World champion ski jumper Lindsey Van fought for her sport to be in the olympics and won. Finally she took flight at the 2014 winter games in Sochi.
Live The Moment // Jasin Boland
Live The Moment with motion stills photographer and BLACKRAPID ambassador Jasin Boland. Jasin talks about the company and how the camera straps make his job easier and more comfortable.