XP PhotoGear is a family owned and operated business, in Fort Worth Texas. 
Xavier and Patrice, founders of XP PhotoGear, have over 45 years of combined experience in the photographic industry. Before creating XP PhotoGear, Xavier was both in the photographic retail business, and operated a professional photography business with Patrice. They created XP PhotoGear in 2005 after Xavier developed his first patented light modifying product, the LiteShaper. Two of his patented products have won the Hot One Award in two seperate years for best lighting accessories from the Professional Photographers of America. Their distribution company has since grown to include many different types of light modifying products, camera straps, and filters. XP PhotoGear creates and distributes innovative lighting gear and accessories for the photographer and videographer. XP PhotoGear specializes in speedlight modifiers for both on camera and off camera flash. Please contact them directly with any questions about products or availability.
The LiteShaper was Xavier DeLaPaz’s first patented product. Both the LiteShaper and the LiteShaper Panel Kit won the Hot One Award in two separate years for best lighting accessories from the Professional Photographers of America
