Whether I'm testing out a new camera or lens, or practicing a new photographic technique, I like to try new things at a familiar location. In this video, I'll offer five benefits of taking new gear to a location you know well. I'll also introduce you to one of my favorite places to do that: Mount Angel Abbey & Seminary.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Introducing the Abbey
03:18 - Benefit #1
05:32 - Benefit #2
07:22 - Benefit #3
09:02 - Benefit #4
11:52 - Benefit #5
13:36 - How to choose a great location
16:16 - Why I love the Abbey
18:31 - Outro + Benefit #6

MAIN CAMERA & LENSES (affiliate links*)

Nikon Z7ii: https://amzn.to/3RzMZwz
Nikon Z 24-120mm: https://amzn.to/3jtTiFe
Nikon Z 14-30mm: https://amzn.to/3HCCh3R
Nikon Z 100-400: https://amzn.to/3HBTief
Nikon Z 35mm: https://amzn.to/4fHGBP2
Nikon Z 85mm: https://amzn.to/3AXpcTo
Nikon Z 105mm (Macro): https://amzn.to/3B6KiP7
Nikon Z 28mm SE: https://amzn.to/4hYNP2L
Nikon Z 40mm SE: https://amzn.to/3Okxw2q

SECONDARY CAMERAS & VIDEO

Ricoh GRIIIx: https://amzn.to/4hVb8dP
Nikon Zf: https://amzn.to/3OiOKxo
Nikon Z fc: https://amzn.to/4g4GsFb
Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo: https://amzn.to/3OiOKxo

Full gear list at johnepattison.com/gear

MUSIC CREDITS

"Eye of the Storm," by Johannes Bornlof
"Ascension," by Gavin Luke
"The Long Walk Home," by Magnus Ringblom

All music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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