Category Archives: author

Camera solutions for travel

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

On my trip, I took a Canon 5D2 body with vertical grip attached. I couldn’t find the battery door at the last moment, so ended up with the extra weight and bulk. With the grip, the camera doesn’t hand as … Continue reading →

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Back from Europe just in time to get into a drone shoot

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk

After passing through Prague and Bratislava, I flew back on Friday from Budapest. The first weekend proved rather exciting, with Day by Day cast shooting down a drone and me documenting the picturesque wreckage. But that’s not the full story. … Continue reading →

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A special day, 23rd squared

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Today, is a special day for me, it’s the 23rd anniversary of coming to the United States. Was a pretty good day, mostly spent taking photos of Remington shotguns, tactical and sniper rifles for several magazines. Good weather, a range … Continue reading →

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Enjoying a fine Spring day

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk

(photo by Tatyana Volk) In the end, my idea of a “light walk-about camera” ended up being 5D2 without the battery grip and a 24-70/2.8 lens. In tight quarters at the NRA show, the lens was swapped for the tiny … Continue reading →

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NRA Show in St.Louis 2012 re-cap

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The show was much smaller and much better organized than SHOT. 90% of the useful info in 20% of the space. Media support was stellar. Got to meet fellow bloggers, see my images used in about a dozen booths and … Continue reading →

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Having a great time at Keltec

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Keltec is one of the most pleasant companies I’ve ever visited. People seem friendly to each other, helpful to me and working with them is a joy. Went for another range trip today, mostly to shoot video of their guns … Continue reading →

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At Dragoncon this weekend

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Feel free to say “hello” if you see me.

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Gym update

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A mile in 7:50 on the elliptical today (same 8 degree incline). Actually did two gym trips, more on weights in the morning, more cardio in the evening. Happy that I’ve learned to allocate the time for exercise. Extended the … Continue reading →

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Podcast appearance

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Listen if you like to hear my interview about model photography.

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Definition of being rich.

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Sometimes, I am rich. Not always, but I was rich yesterday. I had more of what I wanted than I actually needed — my sole constraint being the 24/7 limit of available time shared by all. I had more storage … Continue reading →

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On a recent photo shoot

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Photo by C Scott Bragg

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