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Instagram Spotlight – Hugh Roberts

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JOBY Instagram Spotlight | featuring @boomeister_ru

This month we’re featuring Hugh Roberts. Hugh originally caught our attention with his mystical slow shutter images, and we became captivated by how he saw his hometown – Cape Town, South Africa. Check out Hugh’s feed and get ready for some jawdropping images that will inspire you to get out and explore!

Hugh Roberts  |  Age: 36  |  @boomeister_ru  |  instagram.com/boomeister_ru

Cape Town, South Africa

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Instagram Spotlight – Nikita Ducarroz

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JOBY Instagram Spotlight | featuring @nikitabmxgirl

This month we’re featuring Nikita Ducarroz. We all follow people who just make us laugh, entertain us, or whom we just admire. Nikita is one of those people whom doesn’t take herself seriously even though she’s seriously talented. As one of the only females in the world who can backflip a BMX bike her Instagram feed is full of action, spills, and a behind the scenes look at the making of a pro at the start of her career. Follow @nikitabmxgirl today and add some excitement and silliness to your day.

Nikita Ducarroz  |  Age: 19  |  @nikitabmxgirl  |  instagram.com/nikitabmxgirl

Northern California

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Instagram Spotlight – Heinrich Knoetze

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JOBY Instagram Spotlight | featuring @instacptguy

Cape Town, South Africa has some interesting Instagrammers and @instacptguy is right up there with the best. Following along with him on Instagram you’ll find a guy who enjoys experimenting with his camera and capturing the beauty of the natural world.

Heinrich Knoetze  |  Age: 34  |  @instacptguy  |  instagram.com/instacptguy

Cape Town, South Africa

 

What gear do you use?

MOBILE: iPhone 5s

CAMERAS: Nikon D3200 with Sigma 18-200mm or 10-20mm lens.

ACTION CAM: GoPro Hero 3+

ACCESSORIES: JOBY GripTight GorillaPod, GorillaPod SLR-Zoom, Gorillapod Action Tripod, GPod Mini Mag, Ultrafit Sling Strap, REI Headlamp, Flashlight, Remote Trigger.

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When did you start taking photos?

I have always enjoyed taking pictures, but when I got my iPhone in January 2014 my life changed. I downloaded Instagram and started Gramming.

 

Why did you start taking photos?

I enjoy it and as a designer it’s a way of expressing what I see.

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When did you join Instagram and why did you join?

I joined in November of 2012 when I got my iPad, but hardly posted anything until I got my iPhone in January 2014 and had more access to it more frequently.

 

What is your favorite image you’ve posted to Instagram and why?

I have so many favorites, but there are three that stand out. Table Mountain, Cape Town City, and Cape Back Roads. (These are the things I love to see).

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What do you use the most, DSLR or Smartphone?

My Nikon DSLR.

 

Are there any photo apps you recommend?

No I edit most of my images on my phone and use Lightroom. The Instagram editing tool is awesome. As for the filters, I do not use filters.

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Are you a professional photographer or hobbyist?

It’s a hobby but I can see myself moving into it professionally over the next few years.

 

Do you attend or have you attended photography workshops, classes etc?

Yes I am currently attending a 9 week photography course.

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What’s your day job?

I’m a graphic designer.

 

Do you carry a camera daily? Which one?

Yes I do, it hardly leaves my sight. One never knows when a great moment arises and you would like to capture that perfect moment.

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Which fellow instagrammer do you admire the most?

I admire Brendon Wainwright @brendon_wainwright for his creativity and dedication to taking the perfect landscape pictures.

 

Any advice to those staring out?

Do not give up before you have even tried. Practice makes perfect. Think about the end result before you take a picture.

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Instagram Spotlight – Omar Dean

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JOBY Instagram Spotlight | featuring @thebumonboard

Omar “O M A R” describes himself as an artist/ athlete/ adrenaline junkie on Instagram. One look at his page and you’ll see that he’s a guy who lives everyday to the fullest and does it with a smile. If ever we’re having a ho-hum day at JOBY we take a peak at Omar’s page to bring our spirits back up. Omar Dean another JOBY Advocate we’re proud to be associated with!

Omar Dean  |  Age: 31  |  @thebumonboard  |  instagram.com/thebumonboard

 

What gear do you use?

MOBILE: iPhone 6

CAMERAS: Canon 60 D, Gopro Hero 4 Silver & Black

DRONES: DJI Phantom 2

ACCESSORIES: JOBY Action Gorillapod, Action Clamp & Locking Arm, GorillaPod Original, GorillaPod SLR-Zoom, Suction Cup & Locking Arm/ GorillaPod Arm, Action Grip, Action Adapter Kit, Hub Adapter, Jib Kit & Pole Pack, and Feiyu-tech G4 Gimbal Stabilizer.

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When did you start taking photos?

About 5-6 years ago

 

Why did you start taking photos?

Back when EVERYONE use have/carry a point and shoot camera, my friends and I would go to things like live events to a night on the town. My buddies brother & I would stand side by side of each other and take group photos of our friends throughout the night. I would come home and look at my shots, and would find a few (as in maybe a dozen) good ones. I would hop online to upload my photos (this was back in the myspace days) & would see that my buddies brother had taken similar shots as me, but they were 10 times better. This irritated me so I picked his brain on technique and did my own research on composition, lighting, and etc.   I kept on practicing, practicing, practicing till I finally started to see the progression I was looking for.

 

When did you join Instagram and why did you join?

I joined Instagram Spring 2012. I had just bought an Iphone 3 before a trip to Jackson Hole, WY. I wanted a different platform to showcase my photos where you could connect with other like minded individuals. Back then editing apps were not as sophisticated as they are now, so the filter choices Instgram provided at that time were legit!

 

What is your favorite image you’ve posted to Instagram and why?

It’s hard to narrow it down to one, as I shoot various styles of photos but at this present moment I would have to say its one of my more recent pictures from Beaver Creek Colorado.

[ Perspective ] – I love when people can create an image that not only looks good, but captures the moment in a way that makes you feel like you were there, wish you were there, or makes you never want to be there ( the adrenaline side of me!)

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What do you use the most, DSLR or Smartphone?

Smartphone

 

Are there any photo apps you recommend?

Get your feet wet with Snap Seed, especially because it’s FREE! Then Step your game up with VSCO CAM

 

Are you a professional photographer or hobbyist?

PRO- Hobbyist

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If you’re a professional photographer tell us a little about it. Brief 2-4 sentences.

Through figuring out what I really enjoy shooting and what I can actually do a great job at shooting; I have come to figure out through the years that action sports and music festivals are my favorite style to shoot, and that’s currently what I do.

 

Do you attend or have you attended photography workshops, classes etc?

YES! Knowledge is power. Photo stores and things like Groupon offer great affordable options for some one trying to get their learn on!

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What’s your day job?

Sheet Metal Worker by Day, Marketing, research and development by night!

 

Do you carry a camera daily? Which one?

iPhone & Gopro

 

Which fellow instagrammer do you admire the most?

@mattfrench

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Any advice to those staring out?

Have a vision to design, create, & capture a story you not only think, but feel is worthy of sharing with the world. As you do these things, help out as many people along the way as possible.

People come and go, NEVER give up on your PASSION!!!

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Instagram Spotlight – Gordon Mak

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JOBY Instagram Spotlight | featuring @gcmak

JOBY headquarters is based near San Francisco; which is what lead us to gcmak. His captivating images of the Golden Gate Bridge and his Instagram videos of fog rolling over the bay had us hooked and following his page.

Gordon Mak | @gcmack | instagram.com/gcmak/

 

What gear do you use?

MOBILE: iPhone 4s, iPhone 6

CAMERAS: Canon G7 X, Nikon D7100, Sony Alpha A7ii

LENSES: Nikkor 35mm, Tokina 11-16mm, Tamron 16-300mm, Sony 28-70mm, Sony G 70-200mm

ACCESSORIES: JOBY GorillaPod Original, GorillaPod Hybrid, GorillaPod Focus, GripTight Mount, GripTight Stand, UltraFit Sling Strap, UltraFit HandStrap with UltraPlate

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When did you start taking photos?

Ever since I was a child but I started getting more serious into photography in 2007 and really began to explore more advanced techniques in 2014.

 

Why did you start taking photos?

Photography is a way for me to explore the world around me and get to meet interesting and talented individuals. It’s often relaxing and satisfying.

 

When did you join Instagram and why did you join?

2013 as a way to get inspired by talented photographers and to share my experiences while traveling as well as life living in the Bay Area.

 

What is your favorite image you’ve posted to Instagram and why?

Taken in January 2015 at Ocean Beach near Sutro Baths, this is my favorite image because I was not expecting low-tide and certainly not a “ninja” who would be performing fire tricks during an awesome sunset.

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What do you use the most, DSLR or Smartphone?

More photos are taken with a smartphone but I’ve started to bring my larger cameras around now.

 

If smartphone are there any photo apps you recommend?

I use the native camera app in iOS, which has powerful editing abilities if needed. If I feel the need to be more creative I’ve used the app Enlight which is very powerful and beautifully designed.

 

Are you a professional photographer or hobbyist?

Hobbyist.

 

Do you attend or have you attended photography workshops, classes etc?

When I was a child yes, but now I mostly attend meet-ups, events, Instagram Meets. I will occasionally attend free informational sessions put on by Adobe.

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What’s your day job?

I work in Learning and Development within a sales company primarily as a Learning Management System Administrator.

 

Do you carry a camera daily? Which one?

My iPhone

 

Which fellow instagrammer do you admire the most?

@TobyHarriman

 

Any advice to those starting out?

Just go out and shoot. No matter where you live or what your interests are, you can find inspiration from everyday and seemingly mundane locations or subjects.

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Follow @gcmak . . .

 

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