Vanguard Endeavor ED II Binoculars (10×42) With winter over, spring migration has begun. I have seen many species of birds in my local area, including the familiar singing sparrows. If you are an avid ornithologist and are interested in good quality binoculars at a reasonable price, I recommend the Vanguard […]
On April 8th the Technical Image Press Association assembled in Lisbon, Portugal to vote on the 2018 TIPA Awards in 40 imaging industry categories. Editors of 29 professional, amateur, and business photo magazines and online sites from Asia, Australia, South America, and North America, with a delegate from the Camera […]
It’s time for Spring Migration. For many birdwatchers, the spring migration period is the most exciting time of the year. It is a time of change, with the departure of winter visitors and arrival of summer migrants. Whether you live on the coast or inland, you will see birds moving. […]
broncolor recently announced HS technology for the Move 1200 L packs. This allows full flash sync at shutter speeds up to 1/8,000s. The broncolor ad concept was to capture a skateboarder “jumping over the sun”. I decided to add another level of complexity by including a smoke grenade – more […]
One of the most daunting things to do as a photographer is to travel with your expensive gear. There have been moments that I carried a bag of gear worth more than the car that dropped me off at the airport! That’s a pretty serious stress point as you navigate […]
Murphy’s Law follows a photographer just as your little sibling did in grade school – “What can go wrong, will go wrong”. We work with technological marvels that can be temperamental: the weather, which is even less predictable; people, who can sometimes be more volatile than the weather! The list […]
The Importance of Traveling Light by Remy Musser When travelling for extended periods of time, choosing the right equipment is crucial. PARIS, FRANCE – DECEMBER 9, 2016: View of famous Louvre Museum with Louvre Pyramid at evening. Louvre Museum is one of the largest and most visited museums worldwide. My […]
The internet is teeming with advice for the next generation of professional photographers. Advice givers say developing a niche expertise early on in a pro photography career is the only way to stand out in today’s increasingly-competitive industry. But generalist photographer Floyd Dean’s career and success path shares a different […]
Recently, Vanguard Professional Elizabeth Gadd dropped us a line. We were happy to hear that she’s been loving a particular couple of products we offer, as they especially came in handy on her recent trips to Medicine Lake and Brandywine Falls, BC. In her own words… “Absolutely loving the Sedona backpack! […]
I recently had the opportunity to visit The DuPont State Forrest in North Carolina after finishing up a photography workshop in Charleston, SC. Having a couple days to kill during my drive North, I decided to take a look around The North Carolina High Country. After a quick Google search […]
