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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
At BlackRapid, we’re passionate about creating camera straps that let photographers move freely, shoot comfortably, and keep their gear secure—no matter the adventure. Whether you’re hiking rugged trails, capturing events, or shooting in the studio, our designs (like the breathable BLACKLINE series and reliable Safety Tether options) are built for real-world performance. We’re thrilled to …
BlackRapid Shines in Latest Camera Strap Roundups: Recognized as a Top Pick for 2026Read 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
This year’s BLACKRAPID Moto Ride took me through five states (Utah, Idaho, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming), and over 2,300 miles of adventure. Each year my close photographer friends and I go on a multi-state ride, hugging the backgrounds and exploring various states. Ron Henry of BLACKRAPID puts on the event. Ron rode in from California, …
BLACKRAPID Moto Ride 2025 – 5 States and 2,300 MilesRead More
BLACKRAPID 2025 motorcycle ride took us through Idaho, Oregon Montana, Wyoming, and Utah. Riding photographers came together from three different states on two wheels, chasing the open road and taking our time to soak in those epic photo opportunities. The weather treated us well for the most part—just a bit of rain rolling through Yellowstone …
The Blackline II Double Dual Camera Harness is a great way to carry two cameras. It’s breathable, sleek, and has a blacked-out logo. Well Digital Camera World gave it 5 stars, and here’s some quotes from their article: The reviewer explicitly highlights these strengths: The article emphasizes reliability, comfort, and professional-grade security. We appreciate Digital …
Digital Camera World Awards 5 Stars to BLACKRAPID BlackLine II (Double Camera Harness)Read More
Randall Ball Photography – Wildlife Randall Ball is an internationally award-winning wildlife and fine-art photographer with a background as a U.S. Marine combat photographer and former FBI forensic photographer. His work blends technical mastery with storytelling, capturing intimate moments of wildlife from across the globe. Do You Have a Good Photography Tip for Us? Technical excellence …
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
Music & Concert Photography The Tinfoil Biter, aka Ms. Pit Goblin, spawned in Japan, now lairing in the Big Apple stomping from venue to venue to capture one of the most visceral human experiences there is: concerts. She strives to push out work that breathes – alive with the same pulse she feels in the …
We came across this cool video BLACKRAPID produced years ago with our friend, Jasin Boland. It shows him visiting the US to spend time with photographers teaching an action photography class and photographing a man on fire, being interviewed on New Day, Seattle’s TV morning news show, as well as talking about how much he …
Jasin Boland Living the Moment with BLACKRAPID 12 Years AgoRead More
Hello BlackRapid Team, I wanted to reach out and share how much I love the Sport Strap! I’m an avid user and rely on it daily. What really stands out is the incredible comfort. The strap feels perfectly balanced and distributes the weight so well—even after hours of use, I barely notice it’s there. The …
