How did you get your start in photography?

I got my start in photography in the mid 1970s working as a photographer for my high school and hometown newspapers.

Which accomplishments are you most proud of?

If I had to pick one accomplishment that I am most proud of it would have to be taking my small photography workshop group to one of the largest and most active photography sites in the state of Michigan.

My image Standing Guard on Lake Michigan. Is one of the 64 finalist in the Weather channel It's amazing out there photo contest. Over 66,000 images entered. @vanguardphotous #vanguardpro #nationalphotographyworkshopsmeetup #puremichigan @puremichigan #vanduardworld @vanguard_world

A photo posted by Thomas Nighswander (@npwphoto) on Sep 1, 2016 at 2:22pm PDT

Which Custom SLR products do you use?

I currently use the Glide One Strap System and M-Plate Pro on my Nikon DSLRs and the Slim Strap on my Fuji mirrorless cameras. I have C-Loops on all of my cameras.

How does using these products improve your photography and/or comfort? What difference can you feel?

I love the Glide One Strap System and M-Plate on my Nikon DSLR. They allow me to shoot effortlessly as well as attach my camera to my tripod without removing the strap. The Slim Strap works perfectly with my mirrorless Fujis when walking about town or out in the field teaching on one of my workshops.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

My superpower would be the ability to freeze time, and as a photographer it feels like I already have that power.

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