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Thanks to every photographer who’s shared a story, tip, or “in the wild” moment with us. BLACKRAPID Spotlights is where we feature working photographers — their work, their gear, and how they live the moment with a camera on a sling. If you use a BLACKRAPID strap and have something worth sharing, we’d love to …

BLACKRAPID Spotlights — Share Your StoryRead More

I carry BLACKRAPID straps every day as a portrait photographer. For my weddings or studio work, I use the Sport straps like the On Set or BlackLine. But when I’m out having an adventure (like on motorcycle trips), I reach for the Cross Shot. Here are some examples of photos taken while riding using the …

Why the Cross Shot is in my bag – Bry CoxRead More

Italian luxury wedding photographer Mariano Hotto is ready for the next one. And in this clip, he’s on location at a beautiful outdoor wedding in a historic villa in Tuscany — camera gear packed, BLACKRAPID strap on, and the gardens waiting. When you’re shooting destination weddings across Italy, France, and Spain, your gear has to …

Tuscany Wedding Day & New Camera Strap – BLACKRAPIDRead More

When the moment hits, you don’t have time to fumble with your gear. In this Instagram reel, we get a look at a photographer in the field with a BLACKRAPID camera strap — camera secure, comfortable, and ready to move the second the action starts. That’s exactly what “Ready for Duty” means. Whether you’re working …

Michael Pintar Shooting FAST-MOVING Rodeos with BLACKRAPIDRead More

From Singapore to the biggest stage in football — Edmund Wong (@muuund) just lived every sports photographer’s dream. During Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, Wong captured Cristiano Ronaldo scoring his first goal of the tournament… and making history as the first player ever to score in six different World Cups. …

World Cup Photographer uses BLACKRAPID StrapRead More

The results are in. After an incredible response from photographers around the world, Jasin Boland and BLACKRAPID founder Ron Henry have chosen the three winners of the exclusive On-Set Strap Giveaway. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BLACKRAPID camera straps (@blackrapid) The Prize: A Signature Strap Built for the Set Jasin Boland …

Winners of the Jasin Boland ‘On Set’ Strap ContestRead More

Congratulations to Sara Liberte Photography (saralibertephotography) for winning 3rd place in the BLACKRAPID x Jasin Boland ‘On Set’ strap giveaway. She made this Instagram Reel of her unwrapping her new strap. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sara Liberte (@saralibertephotography) It’s such a cool strap, and we’re excited that she’s got one …

Sara LiberteShares Instagram Reel Winning BLACKRAPID x Jasin Boland Camera StrapRead More

In our latest episode of the BLACKRAPID Podcast, we sat down with visual storyteller Zai (@zaitoldme) — a fine-art photographer and cinematographer whose work is defined by honesty, emotion, and a willingness to let the moment lead. While the full conversation is packed with inspiration, we pulled out five specific inspiring moments and turned them …

Zai on BLACKRAPID PodcastRead More

Wildlife photographer Matthew Bergsma shows how he works on a boat out on the water, photographing birds – trying to get the wings to just barely touch the water. And of course, he’s using a BLACKRAPID camera sling.

BLACKRAPID in the Wild – Matthew Bergsma, Wildlife Photographer Photographing Birds from a BoatRead More

We’re thrilled to share a fresh shot straight from the set: renowned unit stills photographer Frank Masi rocking our On Set strap (the Jasin Boland collaboration) while on location in the lush jungles of O’ahu! Frank sent us this photo himself, capturing him in full camo mode amid the tropical terrain—ready to blend in and …

Frank Masi Sporting the ‘On Set’ Strap – Out in the Field with a Hollywood LegendRead More