The Lowepro Blog

Profile of Andy Katz

Katrina — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:55:28 +0000

He admits to chasing classmates—with camera in tow—around the playground as early as the third grade. Now Andy Katz chases adventures in places like Eastern Europe, India, Africa and the wine country of California (still with camera in tow). He’s published more than 12 books and has photographs showcased in museums, private collections and galleries—including [...]

Inside the Lowepro Event Messenger 250

Derrick — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:26:23 +0000

The new Event Messenger 250 is designed for urban photographers carrying an enthusiast DSLR, accessories, laptop, and/or a tablet. If you haven’t had a good look at it, here’s a 30-second overview with Lowepro’s own Jen recorded at WPPI, Las Vegas. Most shooters think the bag looks great. But my view is that its more [...]

Lowepro Pro Roller Lite – Yes, It Fits

Derrick — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:10:10 +0000

One of the coolest features in the Lowepro booth at WPPI 2012 is the pair of airline overhead storage compartments installed with our Pro Roller display. These are standard US airline overheads. I’ve seen larger versions on the bigger jets, and slightly smaller renditions on the commuter planes, such as the one I flew from [...]

WPPI Begins

Derrick — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:44:32 +0000

We’re thrilled to be exhibiting at WPPI, held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas (Booth #124). But we realize that many of you can’t make it to the show. So we’ve planned a little something extra this week for everyone who follows our show coverage. WPPI attendees leaving the Conference Center after class. Photo [...]

Keeping Up with Pro Shooter Andy Katz

Derrick — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:50:18 +0000

Photographers on the go need to stay organized without missing a step. I recently spent a morning trying to keep up with pro shooter Andy Katz while he moved from task to task. When he first arrived at his studio in Healdsburg, CA, he had his trusty Pro Roller x100 filled with gear from a [...]