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Inspiration

From Darkness to Light: The 30-Minute Photo Walk

Having the camera in hand and seeking beauty takes me to a place of light rather than the darkness even for just 30 minutes a day. The camera changes worry to a purposeful action. Using it to find beauty in nature reminds me that even in the darkest moments there’s […]

Destinations

When Space Shifted the Shape of the Story

by Hope Cruz For five years, photographer and contributing editor Paul Papanek and his co-writer / wife Joan kept pitching the same idea to the editors of Cabo Living Magazine. It was a story centered on Lucha Libre—Mexican free wrestling—one that sat well outside the kinds of features the publication […]

Adult great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) hunting in a winter roadside, northern Alberta, Canada.
Editor's Choice / Featured

Great Grey Owls: Phantoms of the Northern Forest

Fourteen species of owls occur throughout Canada, and one of them, the great grey owl, is on the bucket list of most birdwatchers and wildlife photographers. Every winter, these phantoms of the forest move to the snow-choked edges of rural roadways from the Yukon Territory to western Quebec where they […]

News

Go Camo! Think Tank Rain Covers – Hydrophobia & Emergency

Check out Think Tank New Realtree® APX Camouflage camera rain covers! This photo-realistic pattern mimics the natural textures of tree bark, moss and foliage. Photo: Liam Doran Hydrophobia® Rain Cover Designed specifically for cameras with 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and 300-600mm f/2.8 lens. Hydrophobia rain covers are highest quality […]

Events

ILFORD Analog Film Photography Workshop – Intro to Black & White – Sun. Feb. 22

Date & Time: Sunday, February 22, 2026 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM MST Location: Mas Studios 812A 16 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0S9 -> REGISTER NOW! Discover the foundations of B&W film photography through a hands-on, immersive session designed for beginners and returning film enthusiasts alike.    During this […]

Events

ILFORD Analog Film Photography Workshop – Advanced Black & White – Sun. Feb. 22

Date & Time: Sunday, February 22, 2026 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM MST Location: Mas Studios 812A 16 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0S9 Expand your understanding of both Black & White and Colour films through a mix of technical insight and practical demonstrations.   -> REGISTER NOW! During this […]

News

Introducing Think Tank Shape Shifter – Reimagined

Redesigned to meet the needs of today’s fast-moving photojournalists, the Think Tank Shape Shifter now expands, compresses, and reshapes to match your gear and your workflow. GENERAL FEATURES Side Access Improved workflow — access your camera gear without taking off the backpack. Visit Think Tank Canada for more product information.

Food stand city hall toronto september 6th 2024 - Photo by Stephen Uhraney
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Congratulations to Dawnda Larouche who won the Lucky Draw for Stephen Uhraney limited-edition framed print

Congratulations to Dawnda Larouche! Dawnda has won the limited-edition framed print (Exhaustion-Street Food Vendor, Toronto City Hall 2025 – Stephen Uhraney) by subscribing to PHOTONews Flash during ProFusion 2025. Exhaustion-Street Food Vendor, Toronto City Hall 2025 – Stephen Uhraney

Destinations

Snow Monkeys

Macaques have a very expressive face. This animal became frightened when a more dominant monkey arrived in the hot pool. This month I want to feature the last of the photos I took on the two trips I led to photograph the winter wildlife of Japan. Typically, people don’t expect […]

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Introducing the NEW Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× Macro

Dive deep into the incredible features of the Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro! This lens is packed with innovation designed to elevate your photography. Here’s what makes it a game-changer: 0.5x Half-Macro: Get closer than ever with a 22.8cm MFD! Capture stunning, intricate details that truly stand out. […]