All in the Family
Hi my name is Pete Hill and I am the VP of Design here at Lowepro.
Earlier this summer I attended the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City. While the show is not focused on photography it is a great place to look at new materials and trends in rugged good-looking bags. It also represents my professional roots, with more than 25 years spent designing products in that industry. With such a long history in outdoor, the show is a great place for me to catch up with old friends and now their children.
At this summer’s show I was introduced to the niece of and old friend, Todd Skinner. Todd, a professional rock climber, was killed in a climbing accident a few years back and his passing left a void for me as it did all of his friends and family. So it was a real pleasure to meet his niece Becca. A college student and a hard working photographer, Becca was in Salt Lake to meet up with Lowepro photographer Chris Noble to work as his photo assistant on a shoot in West Water Canyon.
After meeting her I took a look at her blog and her site . It’s the work of a young photographer, but one that is putting the time in to create sincere work. As family of an old friend I wanted to make sure she had the right bag to support her work. The one she chose was the ProRunner 450 AW. She needed the size for all her gear and her computer. I am looking forward to getting her feedback.



