Great Photographer Testimonials

Dear viewer:
I hold dear and with gratitude the endorsements (unpaid) from the photographers below. Moreover, as a photographer I will share with you that the images they create are a highly valued source of inspiration, relief, joy and technical support for me.
I offer for you these links as gateways so that you may spend some time in their world. I trust you will not be disappointed.

UPstrap is the camera strap of choice for many brilliant photographers, both professional and amateur. Read what some of photography's best have to say about the ultimate non slip camera strap:

Jay Maisel (New York)

Master Photographer and a constant inspiration for many of us. Jay's book 'Tribute' is one of my prized possessions because it reminds me to always turn around and look at life from another perspective. ~ "UPstraps and my Nikons are the only things I take with me everywhere. It's the single best photo accessory I've ever had!"

Steve McCurry (New York)

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Amazing photojournalist with enormous courage and wonderful eye. ~ "It's quite simple, I use the UPstrap on my Nikon cameras because it does a fantastic job of keeping my cameras from slipping off my shoulder. The UPstrap has freed me of that shoulder slip annoyance and allowed me to concentrate on making images"

Howard Schatz (New York)

Howard Schatz and Beverly Orenstein deliver outstanding images across a huge canvas. Their new book H2O is a unique sensual study of form. There is something very primal that I feel in my spine that I cannot explain. The work on newborn and . . . well there is a lot to see. Go look! "The UPstrap is perfect; the strap stays put right on the shoulder; the camera is held and is safe."

Arthur Meyerson (Houston)

One of the hottest corporate / advertising photographers today. I am beginning to wonder if Don Arturo (Arthur) has a a secret Photoshop plug-in that puts a layer of calm over his photographs. But it's not Photoshop, it's Don Arturo's secret sauce… passion and knowing how play film like an instrument. ~ The ideal camera strap is the one you don't think about. You don't think about the weight on your shoulder. You don't think about the camera slipping off your shoulder. You're totally free to do what you're supposed to be doing... concentrating on seeing and not what's hanging on you. Finally, I have a camera strap that I don't think about anymore...My UPstraps have turned out to be my new "best friends" on assignment."

Bob Sacha (New York)

Bob is an award-winning photojournalist who spends half his time circling the globe for National Geographic and the other half traveling the Americas and Europe as one of four contract photographers for Fortune. I would love to take a workshop with Bob. Even his editorial work has the snap of his commercial work. At the moment however Bob is in Tuscany giving the workshop and I am in Tallahassee writing about wanting to be in Tuscany with Bob. ~ "As someone who is fussy about everything, I'm thrilled to find the UPstrap. Now if he only made computers, life would be perfect."

Michael Grecco (Santa Monica, CA)

Michael is a very busy photographer who has won many awards and world class clients with his ability to capture the essence with his unique vision without his spin overshadow the essence of the photograph. I like that he has not taken the easy way out and formalized a style but has the flexibility to incorporate it all. ~ ~ "UPstraps are wonderful!"

Sean Kernan (Stony Creek, CT)

Doing an e-mail riff with Sean can be the highlight of my week. His humor and humanity are enough to invigorate me for at least a few days. Then when I have the energy to learn. . .really learn! I visit his web site seankernan.com and spend an hour, or as much as I can before I become a full sponge and cannot soak up another drop of wisdom. I urge you to go to seankernan.com and wander about, read, look and even order a book. This man is a treasure and his work is more than him, a camera and a place or concept. If you are ready you will not be disappointed. ~ "UPstraps are the most serious objects and the best in the business, no question. I live in absolute camera security because of them."

Tony Sweet (Baltimore, MD)

When I look at the photographic work of Tony Sweet my brain drops the needle on "Air" by Johann Sebastian Bach played in a jazz club by a trio of piano bass and drums. Very tasty, very understated. Go to iTunes and search Classical meets Cuba and download Air.
Today Tony is creating with a camera interpreting natures score with understated taste of the impressionist who leaves a gentle air in his image. I understand the freedom to create alone with only a camera and the world around you as the minimal complication. I would urge you to look at his work http://www.tonysweet.com. If it touches you sign up for a workshop. "UPstraps are the most serious objects and the best in the business, no question. I live in absolute camera security because of them."

    "The UPstrap is an amazing accessory. Highly recommended!!"

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    • Gerd Ludwig (LA)

    Gerd is a storyteller. Shooting primarily for National Geographic Magazine since 1989, Gerd is one of Canon's elite Explorers of Light and is the recipient of the 2006 Lucie Award for International Photographer of the Year. His work has also appeared in Time, Life, Newsweek, Fortune, Geo, Stern, and many other publications internationally and he frequently lectures at universities and photographic workshops. "After years of wear and tear on my shoulders from compensating from bad camera straps, UPstraps provide the support and stability I need - enabling me to finally relax."

    Bob Krist (PA)

    Bob Krist is a contributing editor and photographer for the National Geographic Traveler and Islands Magazines as well as Outdoor Photographer. He is also the author of some beautiful and informative books that have remained part of my photographic reference library. These books reflect the experience of a true pro. ~ "It's a simple, ingenious solution."

    Michael Reichmann (Toronto)

    Michael has created arguably the top photographic website on the net. I refer to it or refer others to it almost daily. There is so much good information on it that PC Magazine selected it as one of the top 101 most incredibly useful sites. Michael also offers photo workshops, and training videos that are excellent. Then there is Michael's clone who is a busy photographer. How he does both so well is beyond me. ~ "The UPstrap is the best damn camera strap in the world. Period. End of story"