By César Oliveira The challenge The conditions on the day could hardly have been more different from the desired final look. The forest was dark, overcast, and illuminated by flat morning light. Instead of accepting the conditions, the team wanted to transform the scene into something much more dramatic: warm […]
by Hope Cruz “For me the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity. In order to give a ‘meaning’ to the world, one has to feel involved in what one frames through the viewfinder.” — Henri Cartier-Bresson, The Decisive Moment (1952) It isn’t every day that […]
Text and Photos: Jacques Dumont During my latest field test of the new Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8, paired with its natural companion, the Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8, I also relied on two accessories that played a key role in the success of this photographic journey: the Think Tank Walker Pro 16L and […]
Sometimes the best journeys are the ones without a destination. Recently, I found myself heading into Toronto with no plans, no deadlines, and no agenda. There was no shot list waiting for me, no expectations to meet, and no schedule to follow. I simply grabbed my camera and walked. The […]
Last month I featured jaguars from South America, and because of the popularity of big cats I decided to share some photos of another spotted cat, the cheetah, with which I have a long history dating back to 1979, the first year of my freelance career. The International Union for […]
Frame Your Own World with the “Muffin-like” lens The Laowa 4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye is a compact parfocal zoom lens designed for creators who want to capture the world uniquely. It transitions smoothly from a dramatic circular fisheye effect at 4.5mm to an immersive diagonal fisheye perspective at 10mm. […]
(Chasing Light Along the Atlantic) There are some places that seem made for photography. Places where every winding road, fishing village, and rugged coastline feels like a painting waiting to happen. Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island are exactly that kind of place that we visited a couple of years […]
The Vanguard Vesta TB 204CB Text and photos: Jacques Dumont During my most recent five-week trip to Spain, I had the opportunity to use the carbon fibre travel tripod Vanguard Vesta TB 204CB in a wide variety of shooting conditions. The main purpose of this trip was actually to field-test […]
It’s the podium finish that everyone dreams of, not just for personal glory but to hoist the Canadian flag. And that’s just what two Canadian photographers did at the World Photographic Cup awards ceremony on April 25th in Reykjavik, Iceland. Michelle Valberg and Geoff Gabriel were part of a talented […]
We’re excited to share that ‘Pretty Ugly’ the ILFORD Photo 2026/27 student photographic competition is now open for entries. PRETTY UGLY – THE BRIEF Beauty isn’t always obvious. Sometimes, it reveals itself in the most unexpected places. We’re asking you to explore the idea that “ugly” is often just […]
