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Reviews

Laowa’s FIRST AUTOFOCUS lens!

Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D Full Frame Autofocus Lens Laowa’s first autofocus lens is also one of the widest rectilinear full frame lenses available. Released to coincide with Venus Optics 10 Year Anniversary, this is a typical Laowa lens with many standout features: an ultrawide 130° field of view, 4.7” close […]

Editor's Choice / Inspiration

Always Shoot RAW, and store your old files

Over the decades, I’ve taken a lot of photos. So many that counting seems pointless. For better or worse, I’m a bit trigger-happy, especially when working with wildlife. After a photo session, I’ll download the files into an external hard drive. I’ll then format my memory cards making them ready […]

Inspiration

Lost & Found

In March of 2021 I went on a weekend bouldering trip in the Eastern Sierra in California. It had been a pretty crowded weekend at the crag due to the good weather, and many indoor gyms still being closed at the time. After climbing we hiked back to the car. […]

Featured

“Pturncoat” Ptarmigan

The chicken-like willow ptarmigan, weighing less than a kilogram, has the largest circumpolar range of any of the world’s 19 species of grouse.  Its unwary nature makes this handsome bird one of my favorite subjects to observe and photograph. In North America, these hardy northern grouse are year round residents […]

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“Real Photographers Shoot B&W Film”

“Real Photographers Shoot B&W Film” – This quote is from my dear friend Ted Grant Ted had an irreverent sense of humour intended to stir animated conversation, and he was successful in spades! His message was to encourage photographers not to shoot trivial snap shots. Film shooters in general tended […]

Events

Canadian Imaging Conference & Expo 2024

At the 2024 Canadian Imaging Conference & Expo, we are excited to bring you an awarding winning lineup of amazing presenters who are eager to share their knowledge and expertise with you! No matter what genre you photograph, our well-rounded line up of national and international speakers are sure to […]

Tutorials

How to Capture the Ultimate Bourbon Flat Lay Photography Shot

Within the world of overhead photography, the artistry lies in the meticulous arrangement of elements, a dash of creativity, and, of course, the essential tools of the trade. Let’s take a behind the scenes look at the secrets behind capturing an elevated Bourbon bottle photography shot with proper lighting, hardware, […]

News

Introducing Think Tank PressPass Crossbody and Sling Series

Designed with input from professional photojournalists, the PressPass Series offers several carry options, including crossbody bag, shoulder bag, waist belt, and sling bag. A wide aperture opening allows quick and easy access to all your gear, whether you use it as a camera bag or just a lens changer. Also, […]

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Tutorials

Elinchrom Light Shapers and Lighting Techniques – Series 3

Join us for a new monthly series that highlights a different Elinchrom Light Shaper or Lighting Technique, with sample images (full length and cropped headshots) and lighting diagrams. All the images were photographed with the same model and outfit (standing in the same spot on the background – about 3 […]

VENTURE • OBSERVE • CONNECT WITH DEANNE FITZMAURICE – EPISODE 5: JODY MACDONALD
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VENTURE • OBSERVE • CONNECT WITH DEANNE FITZMAURICE – EPISODE 5: JODY MACDONALD

For Episode 5 of the Venture • Observe • Connect podcast, Deanne catches up with her friend, Jody MacDonald.Find out why NatGeo named Jody one of the 9 Top Adventure Photographers and why she sometimes contemplates putting sugar in her own motorcycle gas tank. You can listen to their conversation on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and be […]