Winter has a way of transforming the world into something quieter, softer and surprisingly photogenic. A dusting of fresh snow can turn even the most forgettable corners into scenes worth stopping for. And when the Christmas lights flick on – sparkling, shimmering, throwing colour across the snow – everything feels […]
Christmas has always felt like a season made for film photography. The glow of tree lights, the softness of snowfall and the slower rhythm of winter all seem to nudge us toward taking our time. Shooting film during the holidays feels almost ceremonial – load the roll, wind the lever […]
Answering a desert call As a photographer from Saskatchewan, Canada, I’ve long been mesmerized by images of the Arizona desert lit up by forked bolts of lightning. Saskatchewan’s summer thunderstorms are dramatic enough, but Arizona’s monsoon season seemed other‑worldly; the intensity of the bolts and the dramatic colours looked like […]
Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash (On Sale Until January 6!) If you love clever tools that make your work smoother, your shoots easier and your creativity a little wilder, this year’s gadget lineup is packed with gems. Whether you’re shooting portraits in a home studio, chasing wildlife at sunrise […]
When I first heard about the Easiframe curved backdrop system, I assumed it was just another gimmicky and difficult background system. After putting it through its paces, it’s earned a permanent spot in my studio (and travel kit). Built by Easiframe (check out their site at www.easiframe.ca), this system is […]
by Hope Cruz “…the sculptor has nothing more to do than remove the superfluous, and reveal the living figure that is within.” — Ascanio Condivi, Life of Michelangelo (1553) For Michelangelo, becoming wasn’t about adding but removing, and a block of marble was never blank because it already held a […]
The red-crowned crane of Japan is one of 15 species of cranes in the world. Cranes occur on every continent except Antarctica and surprisingly, South America. In the past two winters, I led a small group of nature photographers on a wildlife tour to Japan. I have worked in photo […]
Every autumn, if I want to brighten my day, I drive to the mountains west of my home in Calgary to watch American pikas prepare for winter, and this year was no exception. Everyone who sees a pika (pronounced PIKE-ah or PEEK-ah) for the first time invariably exclaims, “Aww, it’s […]
Wildlife photographers have long faced two constant challenges: unpredictable weather and the need to stay invisible in the field. Think Tank Photo has just made both a little easier with the release of their legendary Hydrophobia® Rain Covers and Emergency Rain Covers in Realtree® APX Camouflage. This new camo finish […]
Making More with Less by Tyler McFarland Over the last five months as a photography intern with NCAA Photos, I’ve learned the value of subtraction. Clearing distractions, packing light, and creating space to focus have become essential to how I work. When I graduated in May 2024, I […]
