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My current favorite backpack is the Shimoda Action 25L. Big enough to carry two camera bodies, three lenses, Rode mic, speed light, other accessories and still have plenty of room left. The straps are super comfortable and I love it has large pockets. I have also used it for out of town weekends, it holds couple of clothes.

Second favorite is the Brevite Jumper, pretty small, doesn’t look like a camera backpack, but it holds a good amount of gear.

My least favorite backpack is the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 25L. After the hype died out, I realized how bad of an overprice backpack it really was. On paper it sounded like a great backpack, revolutionary with side access, but in day to day it was a horrible experience. Even though it was a 25L, like the Shimoda, it felt like a 15L. I couldn’t really fit a lot of gear and it would rattle like crazy. The straps are super thin, I can’t believe after all the engineering that went into the bag how bad the straps were. It always left me with shoulder pain.

What are yours?

I love the Mavic 2 Pro, bought it day one and it’s been a beast. I haven’t had any issues or reasons to upgrade, other than having to connect my phone to the remote or can’t charge via USB-C.

Looking at the Mavic Mini 5 Pro, I like it can shoot vertical and it also has a 1” sensor. The wind resistance tests I saw on YouTube look very promising. I also love that’s way smaller and lighter. Anyone has owned both can compare them? I usually do event and cityscape photography. Thanks.

Feel free to share yours. Thanks.

Ever since I was a kid I loved drawing, but never really learned. Now I feel there are so many styles that it’s overwhelming. I want to draw doodles, since I feel it’s the easiest, but also more realistic cartoon characters and people faces. What’s a good way to start and develop my own style? Thanks.

Hi, I’m an event photographer/videographer looking to work together with someone who can edit videos of events. Usually one minute long of Quick one second to five seconds of people dancing having a good time, DJs playing, showing the venue. I’m looking for multiple transitions, speed ramping, rotating, adding captions sometimes, getting creative, adding the brand/event logo, and color grading sometimes.

Other requirements:
Please be able to deliver in a timely manner (24 hours or less).
Have previous experience with events.
Be able to re-edit depending on the client’s needs.

Please send me your rates. I’m looking to work with someone long term. I’ll have 1-5 videos per week, depending on clients needs. Thanks.

I was thinking about getting a website to look more professional. Since Adobe Portfolio is free and already included with LR subscription. I’ll just get a domain name. I think I can get creative. How much do you usually pay for your website? Thanks

Hi, I did several gigs for free and now I have enough material to begin charging. I’m also more confident with my experience. I do event and nightclub and I usually reach out to people through instagram.

Any advice how you guys reach out to new potential clients and how do you bring up your rates? I’m also in the process of networking over making money, do you charge less of what you would normally charge? Thanks.

If it has NATO rails even better. Thanks.

I love wooden side handles, unfortunately they are fixed. Are there any adapters to turn fixed side handles into rotating side handles? Thanks.

Hi,

I currently use a Godox V100 and two Lume Cubes for event, which they serve me well. Now I’m looking to get into more professional portraits and product photography and on site portraits.

Question is the Godox AD300 a good starting point? I like it can be run on batteries for street portraits and on site portraits as well. I can also attach an umbrella. Thanks.

Hi, I have come across several different light panels to record events in low light. I’m looking for a reliable light no more than $150 bucks to have setup on my camera rig, or I can handhold. I thought about the Amaran Ace 25x and Smallrig RM120 RGB. Quite honestly I don’t know what the differences are or what I should be looking for. Thanks.