Top 10 Tapes!

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So we use tape for all sorts of things as I’m sure all photographers do so we decided to create a top ten list so here it goes:

1) Gaffers – the prototypical multi-use tape – too bad it’s not cheaper!
2) duck tape – you can pretty much fix all sorts of things with this…
3) double-sided – need to attach two things?  this is it!
4) scotch – we all need some scotch tape for general office type stuff
5) fashion tape – what woman (or man) hasn’t used this when working that awesome strapless dress? No Janet Jacksons with this stuff!
6) painters tape – need to repaint that wall?  touch up something?  tape up light leaks on your Holga?
7) electrical – also good for covering light leaks and seal up rips
8) packing tape – well, mostly just for packages and deliveries
9) fabric tape/first aid – pretty much as the name says
10) foam tape – yep this is actually more fun than regular double-sided but in a different way

Tell us what other tapes you like!

About the Author: Gene X Hwang

Gene X Hwang leads Orange Photography’s photography team and is one of San Francisco’s most sought-after event photographers. His background in corporate marketing communications during the late-’90s dot-com boom gives him an insider’s view of what client teams need, and his push for social responsibility made Orange the first photography studio in San Francisco to earn Green Business certification. Read Gene’s full bio →