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5 First Aid Kits That Every Photographer Should Own

Michael DeStefano August 12, 2022

Whether you have a full-time production studio, only shoot on location, or just do a little landscape or bird photography for fun on the weekends, you should own at least one of these first aid kits possibly even 2 or 3 of them. Everyone has some sort of box or drawer full of first aid items either at home or in their office. Maybe you even have a roadside kit in your car. Most people however tend not to really think about first aid until something happens and then maybe they go looking for something thinking I should probably have a first aid kit or station for when this happens.

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A Review of MindShift Gear's Newest Series of ROTATION 180° Adventure Backpacks

Michael DeStefano September 16, 2020

MindShift Gear has just updated their popular ROTATION 180° series of adventure bags with the new 22L, 34L, and Pro 50L+ V2 editions, each completely redesigned with new features for active photographers who need to always be on the move. 

I have used and reviewed just about every adventure photography backpack on the market at this point, and each has its own unique features and characteristics that try to set them apart from the competition. As I have said in all my bag reviews, I believe in the right tool for the right job. That means I don't want one bag that gets by as a jack of all trades; I want a couple of bags that do exactly what they are designed for exceptionally well. MindShift Gear attempts to separate themselves out in the adventure bag market with their very unique quick access secondary rotational waist pack system.

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'The World at Night': An Astrophotography Book by Babak Tafreshi

Michael DeStefano August 25, 2020

The night sky is photographed more today than ever before, and yet, dark sky areas are shrinking at incredible rates. That's something The World at Night (TWAN) program and Babak Tafreshi are trying to educate others on with this new book and the amazing collection of images within. This book is more than just a beautiful look at the night sky. Babak Tafreshi has gathered over 34 photographers from 20 countries to contribute over 200 stunning images of distant galaxies, planets, and once-in-a-lifetime celestial events. I can only imagine the amount of work involved in bringing all these photographers together, but not just that, doing it with a purpose beyond just sharing their work.

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One last shot from Joshua Tree. I've spent weeks hiking and exploring the outback and yet there is so much more to see. Hopefully things get better and I'll be able to return later this year. Looking forward to it. #Hiking #camping #climbing #adventu
Joshua tree is one of my favorite place to cam, hike, and climb in the US. There is just something about both the community of people often found in and around the camping grounds and the ability to be alone in a wilderness that probably hasn't seen
Oasis in the desert. After a 15 min downpour the desert came alive like nothing I'd seen before. Pockets of water like this are a gathering point and help to sustain the local wildlife. #Hiking #camping #climbing #adventure #adven
Boston is starting to come alive again as spring slowly shows itself. Longer evenings means better photo opportunities as the Charles River area becomes more active. 
#bostonphotographer  #sailinglife #bostongram  #igboston #igbostonhoods&n
I'm doing a new workshop this may for @psphotofestival out in Joshua Tree. It's going to be on nightscapes and astrophotography, exploring the beautiful desert night skies.  We will also have @skywatcherusa on site doing gear demos of their various s
I'm one of the photographers featured in @tethertools  Insight + Inspiration series vol. 6 Outdoor photography guide. It's got several great behind the scenes stories including my winter surf shoot. There are lots of free guide downloads so check the
I don't think I took a single bad photo during this photoshoot. Between the Leica SL2 and the extremely talented @tom_jung_  ever shot is filled wit so much detail and personality.
Check out my review on Fstoppers Link in bio.
#bostonphotographer #le
Shot on the new Leica SL2. Really happy with the level of detail the new sensor can capture and of course that Leica feel.
Check out my review on Fstoppers Link in bio.
Model: @tom_jung
#bostonphotographer #leicasl2 #theleicalook #leicaphotography #l
Here is something different from me. Shot on the new Leica SL2 just announced today.
I love when I get to work with unique personalities and Tom here was definitely a character. Check out my review on fstoppers, link in bio.
Model: @tom_jung_
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