Photographers on the go need to stay organized without missing a step. I recently spent a morning trying to keep up with pro shooter Andy Katz while he moved from task to task. When he first arrived at his studio in Healdsburg, CA, he had his trusty Pro Roller x100 filled with gear from a recent assignment. Inside the roller, he had images that he was anxious to print. So he parked the x100 and sent a photo to his large format HP printer.

Next, it was time for an outdoor portrait shoot. He was scheduled to shoot Lowepro’s own Suzanne Knowlton. She wanted images at the height of her pregnancy, so she commissioned Andy for the shoot. (This is how I found out about the assignment and convinced them to let me tag along.) Andy chose the Pro Messenger 180 AW for the outdoor session. He commented that it held everything he needed to capture these shots, but it didn’t get in his way as he worked.

Andy got some terrific photos of Suzanne. (BTW: she just delivered a healthy baby boy a few days ago.) And I enjoyed observing how a fast moving pro uses his roller for transporting gear from point A to point B, then working out of a more nimble shoulder bag during the shoot itself.

You can see more images from this shoot on the Lowepro Flickr page. And thanks to Andy Katz for letting me crash his party.

Derrick Story is the Photography Evangelist for Lowepro.

“You cannot go to Antarctica and return unchanged.” John Paul Caponigro posted that on his blog after one of his recent workshop adventures. When you see his stirring imagery of this remote landscape, you’ll understand what he means. John Paul is an internationally renowned fine artist whose work has been purchased by collections as diverse as Princeton University, Estée Lauder, and the Smithsonian.

A contributing editor to Digital Photo Pro and a columnist for the Huffington Post, he is the author of Adobe Photoshop Master Class and the DVD series R/Evolution. His Antarctica Project is a multifaceted endeavor which includes photography, travel, workshops, exhibits, publication and raising awareness. Read our in-depth profile of John Paul Caponigro and get inspired by this imagery ambassador and Loweprofessional.

We think you’ll be inspired by our video profile of Seth Resnick. We’re pleased to call him a friend of Lowepro. A sought-after photographer who leads sell-out photography workshops and takes aspiring enthusiasts to all corners of the world, Seth shares some insights about the road to success.

See how he blends strong color with bold, graphic images to create his signature style at his web site. View our video here or on the mylowepro section of our web site (go to the Video button and then to Loweprofessionals section).

Our friend Todd Williams likes snowy trails, raging surf, dirt roads, gutsy rodeos, interesting characters and out-of-the-way places. It shows in his passionate and vivid imagery.

His childhood in Minnesota influenced his love for photography and the outdoor world. And his decision to move to New York City to pursue his professional career gave him the opportunities to expand his talents.

Todd’s crisp and inviting photography has inspired his clients—like Polaris Industries, Nike, Scott USA, Smith Optics, and HMK USA—to request his talents season after season.

Read our profile of editorial and commercial photographer Todd Williams.

Our thanks go out to John Paul Caponigro for sharing his expertise on the Art of Traveling during his webinar today. For any of you who missed this educational and inspirational event, we’ll provide a brief recap below. You can experience the complete webinar in a few days on our web site. Visit our Ask the Pro page for information on this, past and upcoming webinars.

John Paul discussed how he prepares for making the most of a photography adventure, both physically and mentally. He touched on a crucial first step: the art of packing. He focused on choosing the right camera bag to make the journey easier. Two of his favorite Lowepro bags are the Pro Roller x100 (wheels are a good thing!) and CompuDay Photo 150.

He also shared his secrets on the creative components of traveling: research, goal setting, storytelling and journaling. Each of these components is core to the adventures he takes and workshops he leads in some of the most beautiful and remote places on the planet. You’ll want to see the sites he searches, apps he uses and books he looks to for guidance.

An internationally renowned fine artist, John Paul is based in Cushing, Maine. Learn more about his imagery, workshops, newsletter and upcoming trips by visiting his web site.

Robert Beck catches an epic snowboarding moment

Winter X Games POV from Robert Beck

This just in!

Two more over-the-top and cool images from sports photographer Robert Beck.

You can see that Aspen is the place to be this weekend for the pinnacle in winter action sports and athletic artistry. Thanks so much for taking time to share this with us, Robert.

Robert Beck sent us these fabulous images straight from Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado where he is covering the 16th annual Winter X Games. More than 200 of the world’s best athletes in skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling take part in this four-day competition.

Check out these photos: a shot from the men’s slopestyle elimination, plus one of Robert with his gear—that’s a Pro Runner 450 AW backpack in the foreground) one of his Lowepro go-to bags).

Robert’s impressions of covering this event? He shares them here.

“All work and no play! The X Games are all about long days. We start at 9am and get home at 11pm. We got about ten inches of snow Thursday night and it’s a beautiful morning today. The games are almost a sensory overload—there’s always something going on. Shooting guys hucking mega ramps on skis? Shooting guys doing flips on snow mobiles?
Yes. So much action. So little time!”