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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 …
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.
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
On Set with Jasin Boland Strap ★★★★★ · Avoided Neck Surgery – Real Ergonomics Win · Hopper Stone · Jan 23, 2026 Jasin introduced me to the Black Rapid straps back in 2012. And the company doesn’t rest on their laurels just making one thing. They are constantly developing and refining their products. Besides allowing …
The Dakar Rally is one of the most grueling and exhilarating events in motorsport, pushing participants—and their gear—to the absolute limit. This year, renowned photographer Rodrigo Barreto returned from yet another thrilling coverage of the rally, and he’s singing the praises of BLACKRAPID’s latest innovation: the Double X Harness. As a seasoned professional who’s captured …
Rodrigo Barreto Conquers the Dakar Rally with BLACKRAPID’s Double X HarnessRead More
We just wrapped an incredible week at WPPI 2026 in Las Vegas, running the BLACKRAPID booth and capturing real, on-the-spot testimonials from photographers using our camera straps and slings! Watch this fun collage of honest reactions from pros and enthusiasts across the country — from wedding & portrait shooters to adventure photographers — sharing why …
WPPI 2026: Why Pros Have Used BLACKRAPID Straps for 10–16 Years (Honest Reactions)Read More
Australian travel portrait photographer Glynn Lavender joins the show to share his wild adventures leading photo tours in India, Bangladesh, and beyond. From dodging elephants and driving through fire on detours, to getting a gun held to his head in a Delhi mosque (and still getting the shot), Glynn’s stories are equal parts thrilling and …
Glynn Lavender, Travel Portrait Photographer is Featured on the BLACKRAPID PodcastRead More
Hey photographers, wedding pros, portrait artists — if you’re heading to WPPI 2026 in Las Vegas this March, we’ve got something special waiting for you. Mark your calendars: March 3–5, 2026 at the Rio Convention Center. The energy at WPPI is always electric — full of inspiration, new connections, and gear that makes you rethink …
Join Us at WPPI 2026 – Discover the Next Generation of BLACKRAPID Straps at Booth #314Read More
BLACKRAPID hosted Henry Diltz for a speaking event in 2014 at the BLACKRAPID headquarters, and the Seattle Weekly was there to write about it. Here’s a link to the original story. And here’s what they wrote: Last night Henry Diltz, an incredibly prolific and talented music photographer, stopped by the headquarters of local camera gear …
Henry Diltz at BLACKRAPID’s Studio, Featured Article by Seattle WeeklyRead More
Ron of BLACKRAPID chats with Matthew Bergsma, a wildlife and birder photographer. Hear how Matthew uses his outdoor time to both escape from the world while also becoming more connected with the wildlife around him. Hear his stories of photographing and watching owls in a river and observing their patterns, and hear his approaches and …
Matthew Bergsma, Birder Photographer Featured on BLACKRAPID PodcastRead More
Kevin Wilson, a rock and concert photographer in New York is featured on the most recent episode of the BLACKRAPID podcast. Ron Henry (founder of BLACKRAPID) and Kevin talk about Kevin’s line of custom hot sauce, shooting rock bands and nailing the timing of an image on stage, plus photographing fires for the NY Fire …
