Comments on: What’s In Your Backpack, Ryan Libre, Professional Photographer?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:10:00 +0000

Great article Ryan! Always a pleasure to see what’s up w/ your pack.
And, I’ve taken your advice: getting into The Matador Network is great already!

Bon Voyage!

By: ryan libre

ryan libre — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:06:37 +0000

Hello,

i can’t comment on the BBC photos per say, but it is never easy to live off of ones art, especially when done independently. Dont expect to make all you living from photography overnight, it takes most everyone years to transition. Keep shooting and keep improving

By: ryan libre

ryan libre — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:01:55 +0000

Hello Hkam Aung, sorry i just saw this comment!

here is the link to the Manau festival photos
http://ryanlibre.photoshelter.com/gallery/Kachin-Manau-Dance/G0000u9lF833BxWU/P0000PB2D5wce1Vw

By: David Hardwick Photography

David Hardwick Photography — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:36:41 +0000

Thanks for the information fellow Nikon user.

By: hkam aung( myitkyina)

hkam aung( myitkyina) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:51:20 +0000

hello
fri….

ryan….I see many photos on your website….also wana see update photo from Myitkyina
Manaw festival ……I didn’t see any photo from Manaw photos ..so .can u sent me some photo …? if u can ..plz..

hkam aung

By: Tori

Tori — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:09:45 +0000

Really helpful post!! What projects are you working on? And I really liked the comment you made above, “Everyone reading this remember to maximize shooting time and minimize gear talk time.” We have so much technology and choice available to us when it comes to determining what to shoot with and use, but the most important thing for both new and seasoned photographers it constantly be taking photos. Even with the best equipment a human has to take the photo and use their own creativity, and last time I checked there is no lens, filter, device that does that.

I’m just getting into photography seriously and am curious about what programs you use to organize your photos. I have many thousands upon thousands of photos from all my travels and am a bit lost and overwhelmed about how to organized them with the knowledge that photography is becoming a much more serious endeavor. I’m a Mac user at present but am considering the small and cheap option you recommend for while I’m travelling at least.

By: mike

mike — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:40:30 +0000

Great read, Ryan. Here’s a question: what format do you shoot with on your d90: RAW or JPG? If Raw, do you adjust your photos in photoshop or another photo software? How have found it working with the large file sizes? Have you had any issues working RAW files on the mini laptop?

What I am looking for is some insight into your workflow while traveling. I have been considering a package almost identical to what you mention and am looking for more info before making this transaction. Thanks.

Cheers,
Mike

By: mitsukai

mitsukai — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:55:26 +0000

Hi, I was just wondering if you would mind telling us what you are able to earn from being published on the BBC? Do you find it hard to make enough money to survive without another job?

thanks!

p.s. nice to see I have almost the same gear as you, but with a d300 instead of the d90, plus a nikkor 18-200 – but the 50 1.4 is only on the wishlist, ‘cos I bought the sigma recently when the did the refresh so that last essential piece hasta wait a wee bit!

By: ryan libre

ryan libre — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:57:10 +0000

I got this question from Justin, Hey Ryan, I just read your "in the bag" article on Matador. I was wondering what kind of bag you use to lug you camera & personal gear around in? I've been looking for a good bag to lug my own stuff with me across the world as I set out on a photo/writing trip with my wife. Thanks Justin, how could i forget to talk about my bags. I have mid-sized camera backpack. It keeps my gear well organized and safe from a lot of hard knocks on Chinese buses and such. I got mine at FOTOFILE, a camera shop / gear maker in Bangkok. ( at MBK) it was just 50$ and is very well made. its not a "copy" they design their own gear. or you could get a similar bag in the states for around 100$.

By: ryan libre

ryan libre — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:49:12 +0000

Thanks for your comments, most serious photographer need to carry some kind of notebook now. Kang likes big and powerful. I go for small and cheap. Hope you get the D90 Kang, you dont need a really fancy camera, but a D40 is a little lacking for serious shooting. Hi Nova, also a good set up, but hope you can find space for a fixed lens also. they are quite small and light. Your zoom will work quite well in day light, but anything else and the fixed lens really makes a difference! Everyone reading this remember to maximize shooting time and minimize gear talk time ^_^