Jasin Boland is a renowned BlackRapid Ambassador and global motion picture still photographer. Known for capturing iconic moments in The Matrix, James Bond, and Bourne franchises, Jasin brings passion and precision to every frame. As a longtime user of BlackRapid straps, he exemplifies our commitment to comfort, speed, and reliability on set.
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Jasin Boland
Hometown:
Perth, Western Australia
Resides In:
Gold Coast, Australia
Career Highlight #1:
International VP Society of Motion Picture Still Photographers
Career Highlight #2:
Nikon Ambassador
Career Highlight #3:
BLACKRAPID Ambassador
BlackRapid product of choice:
Age you took your first photo?
13 years old with a Nikon FT2
When did you realize that you wanted to be a professional photographer?
When I saw the magic in the darkroom.
Who inspires you?
Eugene W. Smith
What camera do you use to capture most of your work?
Nikon D5 + Nikon D850
If I could photograph anyone in the world, alive or deceased, it would be….
My son but I do that all the time. If it was someone I hadn’t photographed it would be Buddha or the Dalai Lama.
What do you do when not taking photos?
Adventure
Favorite place on earth?
Mt. Timpanogos in Utah
One piece of advice for someone at the beginning stages of their photography career?
Live your dreams, never give up. You can be the photographer you dream to be, there’s just no shortcuts.
How do you “Live The Moment”?
By living my dreams and using any excuse for an adventure.