Cotton Carrier Enthusiast Wins Award!
Our friend, and brilliant wildlife and landscape photographer, Connor Stefanison, has won 1st prize for Best in Show for the North Shore Challenge.
The really interesting thing about Connor, is that in viewing his portfolio you will find it is all world-class work…all at the the age of under 20 years old!
Connor’s stunning work is full of images a seasoned pro would be thrilled with, and you can see more of him at www.connorstefanison.com
Keep your eye on this young talent over the next few years…and decades to come!
Here is a little more on the contest which Connor’s otherworldy image from Mamoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone cinched the award.
“The North Shore Challenge brings together CAPA camera clubs throughout British Columbia and the Yukon, and is regarded as one of the biggest CAPA contests of the year. Each club enters ten images of any subject matters, and a group of three professional judges score each image. My club (Lions Gate) has a history of winning this competition, although this year we scored 2nd place. On a brighter side, i was fortunate to have my image earn Best in Show. I took this image of Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park this past new year’s day. Many think a lot of work has been put into this image, but it is simply a single image with minor adjustments.”
African Wildlife Safari with Marina Cano!
For all our North American (and worldwide) friends who like to travel, here’s some food for thought…
One of our fantastic pro photographers, Marina Cano, is offering personalized wildlife safari in Africa all this year. Based on the stunning work Marina has in her portfolio, if Africa has been on your wish list like mine, now may be the time to consider a visit and to join up with Marina to learn all the techniques Maria employs, with the glorious African backdrop as your setting.
Check out Marina’s tour info at http://
To learn more about Marina, and view her stunning work, go to:http://500px.com/MarinaCano
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Marina Cano Loves Cotton Carrier!
Marina Cano is a brilliant landscape and wildlife photographer, based in Cantabria, in the North of Spain. Her work has been published around the world and has won numerous international awards. Her must-have book entitled Cabárceno is filled with stunning imagery Marina took over three years in the largest park of wildlife in Europe of the same name.
“My experience with the Cotton Carrier is like a revolution. I have to be able to shoot instantly carrying two cameras without any effort. In nature or wildlife things change very quickly and you need to have your equipment ready instantly in a really secure and comfortable way.”
Any photographer looking to learn from the best, in one of the most dramatically image-rich places in the world, can meet Marina for a once-in-a-lifetime personalized photo tour. Contact Marina at marinacano@photo.net for the experience of a lifetime!
You can see Marina’s stunning work at www.marinacano.com and www.500px.com/marinacano.
To inquire on a personalized photo tour with Marina, you can reach her at marinacano@photo.net.
REVIEW: The Human Pace takes the Cotton Carrier for a hike.
Kevin Smith of the website “The Human Pace” put our system through the paces.
“…the Cotton Carrier system works really well. The construction is solid, and so far, has withstood many hikes and multi-day backpacking trips through the Sierra Nevadas. The accessibility to the camera, without having to carry it in your hand or dig in your backpack, is exactly what I wanted…
With the Cotton Carrier you’ll never walk away from a great outdoor shot because your camera is inaccessible. I’ve been very happy with it overall. The vest is now a part of my “Must Take” list for every backcountry adventure.”
Cotton Carrier Gear Review from TheHumanPace on Vimeo.
The Cotton Carrier Kid
This fun video was done by Kenrick Block when Cotton Carrier won an Innovation Award.
Cotton Carrier wows Cannes Film Festival
“As the last time, i took the time to send you news from France. I’m always fan of your system and i use and promote it on my productions and workshop. [Also, the] 64th Film Festival at Cannes where i’ve made during 15 days five corporate video for all the partners of the festival (Orange, Remy Cointreau, HP, Renault….) On the spot i took all my HDSLR gears to start my factory. All your system was always associate….
Third Event at “Salon de la photo 2011″ at Paris October 6-10th. It has been a reel success. Complete madness !!! All the public of photographers wants to know more about your system. As you could see, i work with your amazing system as a good french ambassador !
Best regards from Paris
Sébastien
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Tony Bynum with his Cotton Carrier in the Rockies
“I couldn’t do without it!” When Tony Bynum hiked the Wilcox Pass region of the Canadian Rockies, he wore his Cotton Carrier Camera Vest system for its comfort, security and instant availability so he would never miss a shot.”
Bear Necessities
Our friend and esteemed Canon of Explorer of Light, Lewis Kemper recently took a trip to Lake Clark, Alaska, where the opportunity to shoot bears has never been so abundant.
Lewis had an assortment of long lenses with him to capture these magnificent creatures from safe distance, and found the use of the Cotton Carrier Steady shot to be invaluable. Lewis had this to say about the experience:
“This was also the first trip using the Cotton Carrier Steady Shot, which fit nicely in the back pocket of the photo vest. When the 800mm got to be too much I would take off the camera with the 100-400 and mount that on the Steady Shot and be ready to go! In the past I had just hand held the 100-400 when doing this kind of work, but the advantage of the Steady Shot was I could always have the camera at the ready without every having my arms get tired. This was a real blessing when I did a two hour boat tour in Homer after the bears.”
You can check out more on Lewis at www.LewisKemper.com and if you want to really learn from this pro, join him on one of his photo tours for the experience of a lifetime!
