There’s a moment, just before everything clicks, where things feel slightly out of control. The light isn’t quite where you expected it. The subject moves faster than planned. The frame isn’t perfectly composed. And yet … somewhere in that chaos … something real happens. That’s what “Freeze the Chaos: Action […]
You may have heard photographers talk about “sample variation” or “decentred lenses.” A decentred lens is one in which the optical elements are slightly misaligned, resulting in uneven sharpness across the frame. Fortunately, checking your lens for proper centring is quick and straightforward. Once you’re familiar with the process, testing […]
There’s something incredibly freeing about shooting a film stock that almost invites chaos. One of my favourite ways to shoot film is to load it into a camera body (I have three Nikon film bodies) and then forget about it. Every once in a while, I’ll grab one of those […]
Dreaded glass glare! Recently, I had the pleasure (and mild cardio workout) of hosting an advanced portrait lighting workshop presented by broncolor Canada at Canadian Imaging – the annual gathering of the Professional Photographers of Canada where photographers come to learn, connect and occasionally nod confidently at lighting diagrams they’re still decoding internally. […]
I used to think I could use any USB cable to connect my camera to my computer. If it connected and didn’t immediately catch fire, it was good enough. Then I started to see the advantages of shooting tethered and decided to take it more seriously. I remember one commercial […]
Mark Hughes Recently, I had the pleasure (and mild cardio workout) of hosting an advanced portrait lighting workshop presented by broncolor Canada at Canadian Imaging – the annual gathering of the Professional Photographers of Canada where photographers come to learn, connect and occasionally nod confidently at lighting diagrams they’re still […]
Join PHOTONews Canada photographer Will Prentice at The Camera Store for a high-energy, hands-on workshop focused on capturing skateboard and BMX action at full throttle. This is where timing, light and instinct collide. You’ll learn how Will freezes fast-moving riders using both natural light and strobe – breaking down real-world […]
I’ve learned – usually the hard way – that the bag you choose can make or break a shoot long before you press the shutter. There are times where I carry everything: Two bodies, five lenses, a drone, filters, triggers and enough snacks for a small village … just in […]
©Elinchrome Whether you’re a portrait shooter, creative director or hybrid photo-video storyteller, lighting is where vision becomes reality. That’s why I’m genuinely excited about the Elinchrom THREE Portrait Kit – a lighting system that feels like it was engineered for photographers who think in light, not limitations. And the fact […]
© Kupo If you’ve ever unloaded cases in the dark, racing sunrise with lights, booms and cameras balanced on caffeine and hope, you already know this: good grip gear doesn’t just make life easier – it keeps the shoot moving. And when that gear is hard to find or a […]
