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I had such a great time leading our street photography photo walk this weekend @glazerscamera anniversary event!

Thanks to everyone that joined us and tried out new gear like the 400 4.5 and 8-14 Fisheye!

Sign up for the @glazerscamera email list to hear about outings like this-

Speaking of which, are you joining us Saturday OCT 10th? Look at my last post and stories ans get signed up! taken in Seattle, Washington by @sony.hawk

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I’m super excited for this amazing community event put on by @sonyalpha and @glazerscamera on October 10th!

We’ll be joined in the morning by @downtofowler who will be sharing stories from his adventures into the wilds of Alaska looking for Bears.

Throughout the day Nicholas and Ashley from @eighthsquarestudio will have a portrait studio setup for you to learn and borrow All the latest @sony gear!

In the afternoon we’ll have a pro sports round table panel where you will learn how these pro sports photographers have built their careers and be inspired by some amazing imagery shooting our favorite Washington teams! @mastimages @_livlyons @sandra.sportsphotos and @spirit_of_a_cowboy_images are all locked in to wow you with Hockey, Soccer, WNBA and Rodeo!

We’ll have lunch, coffee and Pastries and Lunch with your admission too!

You can sign up using the QR code or visit Glazer’s website. taken in The Collective Seattle by @sony.hawk

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The Ghost Cat: Stories of Spirit & Survival in the Himalayas

Join Sony Alpha Female @megbrief at the Bozeman Photo Expo, Oct 17-18, for an intimate journey into the elusive realm of the Snow Leopard!

Snow Leopard habitat spans 12 countries across Central and South Asia, overlapping with communities that have called these high mountains home for generations. The elusive nature of Snow Leopards lends them an air of mystique that only deepens as the altitude climbs.

Communities throughout the Himalayas have come to know them by their moniker, the “Ghost of the Mountains.” In the Mangyu Valley of Ladakh, where Buddhism predominates, the Snow Leopard is a sacred symbol. Monks at Rizong Monastery teach compassion for all living beings; villagers install predator-proof corrals to safeguard livestock; women spin wool into Snow Leopard souvenirs; and local guides inspire tourists to become champions of conservation.

While this big cat inspires awe in some cultures, it conjures fear in others. Snow Leopards face numerous threats, including declining prey populations, attacks from feral dogs, habitat loss, poaching for the illegal wildlife trade, and retaliatory killings resulting from human-wildlife conflict.

I ventured to the Himalayas in search of a ghost, but I discovered that the wild spirit of the Snow Leopard lives in the hearts of Ladakh’s people. They taught me the power of learning to read fragments of a life you may never come to see, and that protecting the Snow Leopard means protecting the delicate relationships that sustain life in these mountains.

@sony @sonyelectronics @sonyalpha @sonyalphafemale @bozemancamera #SonyAlpha #SonyAlphaFemale #SnowLeopard #SnowLeopards #NatGeoYourShot taken in Ladakh, India by @sony.hawk

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🏆 And the winner is… Stef Goza!

Congratulations to Stef Goza, winner of the Stewart’s Sony Photo Contest with her stunning image, “Majesty in Motion.” 📸

We received a lot of excellent submissions, and it was exciting to see so many incredible images from our photography community. Stef’s image really stood out and captured the beauty and movement of Alaska in a remarkable way.

Sony α7R VI
Sony 100–400mm f/4.5 GM OSS

A huge thank you to everyone who entered the contest and shared their photography with us—and congratulations again to Stef! 🎉 by @sony.hawk

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How I feel about @mira.mccandless_photography last day at work! See ya and don't be a stranger! Good luck 🤞 by @sony.hawk

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Here’s a smoother, more polished version that keeps your personal and photographic tone:
I had the opportunity to work with a model, Isabella, @isabelladrift this past April at the Sony Alpha Creative Space on the road, #SonyCreativeSpace, under the guidance of award-winning artist Brooke Shaden @brookeshaden

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Tingley Beach, I had the chance to explore and experience the power of the Sony α7 V, paired with the fast and versatile 24–70mm GM II f/2.8 lens. It was an inspiring experience that allowed me to experiment, learn, and push my creativity in a beautiful setting taken in Tingley Beach by @sony.hawk

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Come on down this morning to take a look first look at the Sony FX-5 from 9:00am- 11:30am with @sony.hawk. taken in Kenmore Camera by @sony.hawk

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The ICON 🌟

This bold hat was originally going to be designed for Beyoncé. Due to last-minute decisions with her team, we were able to snatch it up from Darren at @djameshats and have it redesigned for this outfit!

This impeccable venue had both big and small spaces, meaning sometimes we were working in very cramped spots to get the shot. What made shooting in these spaces easier was the fact that both the @sonyalpha 28-70 and the 24-105 are such versatile zoom lenses. I was able to get super wide environmental shots showcasing the location, but I was also able to zoom in to get detailed photos of @maleeyakhg without missing a beat. On top of that, these lenses were FAST and SHARP! Meaning we moved through the venue quickly, getting every shot in every corner without missing focus! Safe to say these lenses are perfect for any portrait and location situation!

From the Western Portrait Workshop ay Bucking Horse Pavillion hosted with @niahrosephoto @bozemancamera and Sony reps @sony.hawk and @camera_takes_photos

Shot on the @sonyalpha A7IV

Lens for outdoor shots
Sony 28-70 f/2 GM

Lens for indoor shots
Sony 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

Lighting:
@adorama @flashpointlighting XPLOR 600 SE
With a 24" softbox

Lighting assist: @at0dd

B.Yellowtail ICON hat: @djameshats
Mocc Jane Moccassins: @white_bear_moccasins
Black Power Suit Pants: @byellowtail
Dentallium: @buckleyy_oe taken in Bucking Horse Pavilion by @sony.hawk

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