One of the great rewards of writing a natural history book is the discoveries you make along the way. My first book, Married to the Wind, was a celebration of the prairie grasslands and while writing it I discovered the fascinating beauty of the Great Sand Hills in southwestern Saskatchewan. […]
Vanguard’s new Vesta Aspire bags offer photographers an elegant and practical way to carry their cameras and accessories, with options to suit a variety of needs. The collection includes five sizes of shoulder bags, a Camera + Zoom pouch and a sleek backpack. All models feature a light grey interior […]
Vanguard VEO 3T+ was proudly displayed over Canada Day weekend at The Aga Khan Museum! Take Your Seat used it for a portrait series of festivalgoers in their chair. Global debut at The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto June 28 – July 1, 2024 Take Your Seat was thrilled to join […]
Seminar: November 2, 2024 Macro Workshop: November 3, 2024 (Sold Out) 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Tickets Now On Sale Here David Akoubian (bearwoodsphotography.com) has been a photographer since 1972 when his father presented him with his first camera, but his career in photography started in 1992. David learned his […]
This month we have an incredible photo-story coming at you from an absolute legend: storm–chasing photographer, Mike Olbinski. Here’s what Mike had to say about what it takes to shoot in the eye of the storm: Storm chasing is such a wild adventure. Every year, I go into a new season with a blank slate. What will I […]
Welcome to the seventh installment of our new monthly 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 – […]
Upgrade your lighting gear with our limited time trade-in offer! From August through September 2024, take advantage of this incredible opportunity to get the latest and greatest in photography lighting. How does it work? Return your old lighting gear – whether power packs, lamps or monolights – and qualify for […]
Back to School time challenges the budgets of students and educators – new books, new supplies, new equipment. To help ease the pain of all these expenditures, some photography brands offer special discount programs for qualified students, teachers and schools. To financially assist the educational sector as well as students, […]
In May 2023, my wife Aubrey and I spent three weeks camping in the southern Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. Our quest was to explore, hike, and photograph the wild lands west of the town of Osoyoos where Parks Canada is hoping to locate the country’s latest protected natural region, […]
Sunrise and sunset offer some of the most beautiful lighting for photography, and there are countless ways to capture their magic. Here are some creative ideas to help you make the most of these golden hours. Composition Ideas 24-70mm lens, 1/320 sec.; f/11; ISO 100; AV mode Silhouettes: I love […]
