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 […]
Wilber (@ccs_wilber) wheelies down a hill in Medellin. BikeLife The first time I learned about Bikelife was at Parque Nacional, Bogotá’s most emblematic park. It was a Sunday and there must have been at least a hundred of them. They almost all fit the same profile: very young, baggy clothes, […]
Photography is at its best when collaboration feels like play – especially when the studio soundtrack is an unreleased reggaeton banger. That’s exactly the energy Fito Blanko brought to Studio 311 for his latest publicity shoot, seven distinct sets that swung from minimalist monochrome to Versace-drenched futurism, all crafted to launch his […]
It is no surprise that many Canadians, including me, are feeling especially nationalistic these days. As it turns out, this moment in history coincides with the 50th anniversary of the beaver becoming Canada’s official national emblem. Back in March 1975, with the passage of the National Symbol of Canada Act, […]
At broncolor, “Swiss precision” isn’t just a label—it’s our way of life. Every product we make is developed and manufactured right here in Switzerland. From intricate circuit boards to mechanical components and software programming, we keep it all in-house. Why? Because excellence doesn’t happen by outsourcing. It happens by paying […]
