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Elinchrom Light Shapers and Lighting Techniques – Series 2

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 […]

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Elinchrom Canada’s New In-House Service Centre

Elinchrom users rejoice! There is a new service centre in Canada for most Elinchrom lighting products! In the fast-paced world of photography, where precision and reliability are paramount, Elinchrom Canada expands its in-house service centre at Amplis Foto Inc. to Elinchrom studio lights and accessories. This initiative not only promises […]

Events

World Photographic Cup Team Canada 2024 Submission

VANCOUVER, BC: Great photos tell great stories, which explains why Canada has so many great storytellers. With that, we are thrilled to announce the photographers whose images will represent Canada in the 2024 World Photographic Cup competition (WPC). Congratulations to the following who have been selected: Commercial: Alph Leydon (ON), […]

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Introducing Think Tank Mirrorless Mover® Shoulder Bag Series V2 and PressPass Sling Bag Series

Mirrorless Mover® V2 The Mirrorless Mover Series are specifically designed for mirrorless systems. Available in five sizes, the Mirrorless movers have wide appeal across photographers of all types. MAIN FEATURE UPDATES: Updated from our popular Mirrorless Movers series with four new and exclusive two-tone melange colors Increased front pocket volume […]

Tutorials

Why aren’t My Photos Sharp?

Daily, I talk to photographers who think there is something wrong with their new lens as their images aren’t sharp. Don’t get me wrong – a lens that has been performing well for years that all of sudden can’t create sharp images could be a problem. More than likely, the […]

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VENTURE • OBSERVE • CONNECT WITH DEANNE FITZMAURICE – EPISODE 4: DAVID BURNETT

“He has been everywhere, but only for an hour.” Deanne kicks off this episode of Venture Observe Connect with that apt quote from American Photographer magazine about her legendary guest, David Burnett. Deanne and David sit down to talk about his coverage of the fall of the Berlin wall and to […]

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PHOENIX

Great news! A great early Christmas present with the release of PHOENIX 35mm colour negative film… kudos to HARMAN – ILFORD. It’s manufactured entirely by HARMAN/ILFORD.  It is a truly wonderful surprise indicating an ever expanding appreciation for analogue photography. Add to this is the financial commitment indicating a very […]

Elinchrom Deep Octa Gridded
Tutorials

Elinchrom Light Shapers and Lighting Techniques

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 […]

Reviews

Review of Vanguard VEO Adaptor R44

   As a Cinematographer, I recently found myself navigating vast landscapes throughout the United States on a documentary road trip. Packing light for this project was essential due to the many planes, cars and ever-changing locations. I chose the Vanguard VEO Adaptor R44 bag because it fit into small plane […]

Destinations

10 Iconic Places to Visit in Ontario

As Canada’s second-largest province, Ontario holds a vast canvas of photographic opportunities, presenting an array of captivating landscapes and iconic destinations. Having dedicated a considerable part of my life to exploring these remarkable locales, the challenge lay not in discovering places to showcase, but in narrowing down the selection from […]