Gear I Use

Most of the gear I use is reasonably expensive.  Actually, I'm not sure that it makes sense to use the word reasonable in reference to things like a $5000 camera body or $7000 lens, but such is the life of a photographer.  Today, however, I want to talk about a great piece of gear that costs about 20 bucks.  That's right, I said $20.

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Part 2

So...I'm sure most of you figured out that I was shooting the Markus Naslund pre-game ceremony and Vancouver Canucks hockey game.

 

Markus Naslund's number being retired

More after the jump...

Part 1

So, for the two part reveal...

The Hall of Heroes at Rogers Arena

Photo and more after the jump...

Something Different...

I'm shooting for Canadian Press tomorrow.  I haven't really done much work for the wire services in over 15 years.  I'm not telling you what it is, you'll have to check back tomorrow and Sunday for updates.


Can you guess what I'm going to be covering?

Behind the picture...

Doing this job is a privilege.  It is a privilege that I have worked very hard to earn, and with it, the right to call myself a photographer.  Part of what makes it a privilege is that occasionally I get to see some things, do some things, and meet some people who are very interesting.  Every once and a while I meet someone who is fascinating, someone who is known around the world, and is making history.

A few years ago I had the chance to meet two of those people at the same time.  It was, to say the least, an awesome experience.  The word awesome gets overused, especially in less that truly awesome circumstances.  This was not one of them.

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The Way I Roll...

Literally... I roll my camera case these days.  I have gotten to the age where I no longer feel the necessity to prove my manhood by carrying 45 lbs. of equipment slung over one shoulder.  At least that's what I tell myself, the reality is that I can't carry that much gear anymore, even if I wanted to.  I use a Think Tank, Airport International, and when I need my laptop, a Think Tank Urban Disguise 60, on most jobs these days.  Certainly there are times when everything has to go in a backpack, because a roller isn't practical, but anytime I can save my back, I will.  Even though I use an assistant on most jobs, I still lug gear around, and wheels are the way to go.

Photo and more after the jump...