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BLACKRAPID Guest Post by Mark Condon | Peek inside the Camera Bags of the World’s Best Photographers

blackrapid — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 06:58:03 +0000

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 DOESN’T MAKE A GOOD PHOTOGRAPHER,

but most of us in the photography industry are passionate about the camera gear we use, and we’re all a little curious about the gear used by our peers!

OVER THE YEARS, SHOTKIT HAS MORPHED INTO A POPULAR RESOURCE FOR ALL THINGS PHOTOGRAPHY AND GEAR RELATED,

but the goal of the site is still to provide an accessible place for both beginners and pros to have a snoop inside the camera bags of photographers.

After receiving so many submissions from photographers around the world, I’ve been given a unique insight into the most popular photography gear in use by professionals today… and of course, BLACKRAPID is a name that keeps popping up.

The BLACKRAPID Double Breathe as used by motorsports photographer Andrew Hall.

IT’S INTERESTING TO SEE DIFFERENT TRENDS EMERGE IN THE INDUSTRY,

particularly how mirrorless cameras are disrupting the throne that’s been held for so many years by the trusty DSLR.

Whatever your stance is on using a camera with an EVF vs a traditional OVF, the future of cameras which rely on cumbersome mirrors to capture images is looking admittedly bleak.

Personally, I made the switch to mirrorless cameras for my wedding photography work earlier this year and have been enjoying the experience… although I must say there are still times when I miss my DSLR.

The BLACKRAPID RS-7 Curve as used by fine art photographer Amani Alshaali.

AS FOR SHOTKIT, I’LL CONTINUE TO PUBLISH IN-DEPTH REVIEWS ON THE LATEST CAMERA GEAR

to help both beginners and professional photographers who need advice about their next purchases… not to mention of course those of us with a dose of the dreaded G.A.S.!

I definitely don’t condone buying gear for the sake of it, or amassing a whole arsenal of camera accessories that hardly gets used. I’ve taken a rather minimalist approach to my wedding photography, in a hope to encourage creativity through limitation, often using just one camera body and one lens for an entire day.

That said, I still think it’s worthwhile to invest in new gear from time to time if it helps with your motivation and creativity, and let’s face it, we do all like new toys after all

FROM PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOWING OFF THEIR BEST WORK AND FAVOURITE PHOTOGRAPHY GADGETS AND GIZMOS, TO GEAR REVIEWS, BUSINESS ADVICE AND CREATIVE INSPIRATION, THERE’S SOMETHING ON SHOTKIT FOR EVERYONE.

If you’re reading this and thinking that you’d like to have your work featured on Shotkit, then come on over and get involved! Whether you own one camera or ten, I’d love to have you on-board.

Mark Condon from Shotkit.

Mark Condon is a photographer and founder of ShotKit, the popular blog that gives readers an inside look inside the camera bags of some of the most highly regarded photographers around the world.

Find out more about him on his website ShotKit.com, and be sure to follow him on Instagram @shotkit and his Facebook page, ShotKit.

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BLACKRAPID Podcast EP41 – Do You Shift?

blackrapid — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 11:17:25 +0000

Our first video podcast welcomes Seattle filmmakers, Alder Sherwood and Jeremiah Kaynor of Corvus Eye Productions (“The Divine Marigold’s”, “All My President’s”, “Timetravel_o”). Their new project “Do You Shift?” is a documentary film that is seeking “Shapeshifters” in countries and cultures throughout the world. The documentary will explore many aspects of Shapeshifting in history, mythology and pop culture through interviews with people who experience shapeshifting today.

http://www.shapeshiftingfilm.com

http://www.corvuseyeproductions.com

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Live The Moment // Zach Scott

blackrapid — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 11:10:45 +0000

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 respect. BLACKRAPID is proud to call him a friend, and totally ecstatic that he uses our products to make it easier to capture all the important moments in his life. #livethemoment

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BLACKRAPID Podcast EP39 – Tony Roslund

blackrapid — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 11:06:55 +0000

Tony is a third generation photographer it is in his viking blood. He grew up in the studio, his first job was in the studio and now he is 40 and he owns the studio. He lays his hat down in Spokane, WA with his incredible family and his talented studio crew. His bread and butter is product, real estate, and food photography. In addition to being behind the camera he also teaches workshops in the winter and is a staff writer for the photography blog Fstoppers. Check out his site and his work and follow him on all the social platforms! http://www.tonyroslund.com

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BLACKRAPID Podcast EP13 – Jasin Boland

blackrapid — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 10:11:50 +0000

Motion picture stills photographer Jasin Boland has captured world famous poster images for Hollywood blockbusters such as The Matrix, Bourne Identity, and Mission Impossible. Hear Jasin tell you first hand how he gets the shots, gets the jobs, and what makes him just about the coolest guy in the biz. Also tune in for TONS of great tech tips for shoot action photos!

http://www.jasinboland.com

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BLACKRAPID Podcast EP12 – Robert Knight

blackrapid — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 10:08:32 +0000

Ever wonder what it’s like to pick up Led Zeppelin from an airport in Hawaii? Robert M. Knight will tell you. We welcome the legendary rock photographer Robert M. Knight for a special 60 minute episode. Plus special guests Emree Franklin & Haley Mclean, two amazingly talented musicians leading the charge of Robert’s latest project in collaboration with Fender and Guitar Center, “Brotherhood Of The Guitar”

http://robertmknight.net

http://www.rockprophecies.com

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BLACKRAPID Podcast EP11 – Ron Martinsen

blackrapid — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 10:23:16 +0000

Media Queen Susie fills in and talks with no nonsense photo gear blogger and published photographer Ron Martinsen about his photography and his wildly popular site that informs buyers and can save you millions in gear expense. Wanna learn how to get the best gear AND work on zero sleep? Tune in!

www.ronmartblog.com

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BLACKRAPID Podcast EP10 – (b)School Founder

blackrapid — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 10:15:28 +0000

After shooting weddings for over 17 years, Chris Becker has made a career out of making great work and developing great relationships. Now with [b]-School, a photog community website dedicated to uniting and educating shooters of all types, Becker is forging a new tool to building your community and promoting your business.

http://thebschool.com

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BLACKRAPID Podcast EP08 – Brian Hartman

blackrapid — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 09:59:51 +0000

Ron talks with 3 time winner of The Knot’s Best of Weddings Award. One half of a husband and wife team, Brian shares his techniques, experience, and info about his workshop at BLACKRAPID Studios April 13th.

http://photoelan.com http://www.soularensemble.com

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BLACKRAPID Podcast EP07 – Bradley Laina

blackrapid — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 09:55:37 +0000

Ron talks with musician, composer, friend, and director of BlackRapid Music, Bradley Laina about his experience in the music biz, exciting music projects, and the future of BLACKRAPID Media. What’s it like to sing a STYX song in front of 500 people while a contortionist performs next to you? Find out here!

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