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Gura Gear Becomes Tamrac and the Pace of Change

I’ve been using Gura Gear backpacks and accessories for a few years now, and have recommended their gear to students and friends without hesitation. I was also a member of their Pro Team, a special sponsorship program where I had the chance to try new products in exchange for feedback and suggestions based on real world testing. Last year, Gura…

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Field Test: Carbon Fiber Tripod and Ballhead from FLM

A good tripod and ballhead is one of a landscape photographers most important investments. Camera stabilization is critical to achieving the sharpest images, and the quality and operation of a tripod should be an enjoyable experience, not get in the way of your image making. So often that’s exactly what happens when we struggle with tripods, and either see them as…

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Notes and Observations From Photo Plus Expo 2014

I survived and enjoyed another Photo Plus Expo in NYC this past weekend, and it was my fourth in four years as an ambassador with Canson Infinity. I want to thank the entire staff and management at Canson for inviting me and being an amazing team to work with. That’s not something you often find in this industry, and it’s…

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What’s In My Camera Bag

I’m winding down my vacation with a few days camping at Acadia National Park, and with the little time I have to be online, I figured I would answer a question I often receive—what’s in my camera bag. While most of you know camera gear is really not a focus of mine, it is still critically important to success as…

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Joining the Gura Gear Pro Team

I’m really proud to have been invited to join the Gura Gear Pro Team, a select group of photographers that use and endorse Gura Gear bags and accessories. I have supported Gura Gear since the beginning when they released their first bag, the Kiboko 30L, and continue to use their products today. I think they make the best available backpacks…

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