Category Archives: Bags & Cases

Becki & Chris’ Camera Bag Tour – Promaster Camera Bag

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CAMERA BAGS  Features to look for in a camera bag: tons of space, lots of pockets, chest and waist straps, a tripod pouch, and style. It’s hard to find a backpack that ticks all those boxes, and style is usually the first one to go in lieu of practicality. Chris and I stumbled upon the ProMaster Cityscape Backpack last year in Vancouver at a local camera shop like Larmon Photo We shoot weekly vlogs for YouTube, as well as photos on a separate camera, so we were looking for a bag that would fit our whole kit. I have a tendency to buy camera bags that look nice yet … Continue reading →

Holiday Gift Guide: For the Adventurer

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Shopping for the adventurer in your life this holiday season? Check out our favorite photo gear picks below, and give them the perfect gift to help capture photos on their upcoming travels or next adventure. Photo Gloves – designed to keep your hands warm, the index finger and thumb tips fold back so you can still easily operate your camera while shooting in colder climates. Available in both 4-layer and knit ($24.95 – $34.95) Image:  @raysupply For photographers, travelers, commuters… and everyone in between, the Wandrd Prvke 21 backpack is the perfect combination of camera bag and all-around pack for travel. Special photo bundles start at $264.00, available at … Continue reading →

Tips for Creating Great Winter Landscapes

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With the arrival and departure of JONAS I thought it appropriate to offer tips on how to create great winter landscapes. Winter time, as are the other seasons, is an amazing time of the year to create amazing images. Aside from using your composition skills, there are some important tips you should be aware of to properly prepare yourself for shooting in the winter elements. Having lived in and weathered many winters in Upstate New York I can tell you that first and foremost DRESS APPROPRIATELY for the elements. Remember properly covering your head, feet and hands is key to … Continue reading →

Landscape Photography Tips

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We’ve all experienced let down after we’ve gone on vacation or even for a Sunday drive in the country through a beautiful landscape, you stop at several “Kodak Moment” signs at a scenic overlook to create beautiful images; you get home and anxiously review your images only to be disappointed! You images have no dynamics, they are for lack of other words flat and boring! You think to your self, “how can this happen to me?” Believe it or not but our eyes have been trained to view everything horizontally or in a landscape orientation. We have television, cinema and … Continue reading →

Travel Like a PRO with our Camera Bags

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The holidays are quickly approaching which means there will be lots of family traveling and vacationing. At Larmon, we know that traveling with photography gear can be a challenge. You want to be well-prepared but not bogged down with unnecessary items. And if you’re traveling with kids or other family members, you have additional luggage and items to consider. Here are some of our favorite tips from traveling photographers who know how to travel light while remaining prepared for any shooting situation:  Consider Your Schedule: How much time will you have to explore and photograph your favorite subjects? Consider your schedule … Continue reading →