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 […]
Congrats to Jay & Queena! Look at the background!! It almost doesn’t look real. When Laowa first dipped its toes into the autofocus pool with 10mm and 12mm ultrawide lenses, I scratched my head. Autofocus… for landscapes? Sure, why not. But now they’ve done something that makes perfect sense: they’ve […]
This is what 30 years together looks like! Congrats John and Laura! broncolor’s newest flagship portable monolight, the Stelos 800L, is here and it’s exactly the kind of tool working photographers appreciate: compact, powerful, reliable and engineered with the attention to detail broncolor is known for. At a full kilogram […]
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 […]
For years, my Tether Tools TetherTable was my go-to setup. It was solid, dependable and it just worked. I honestly didn’t think I needed anything different—until I got my hands on the new AeroTrac Workstation system. Now, after using it for the last week, I can say it’s not just […]
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 […]
Between 1969 and 1979, the Bank of Canada released one of the most visually celebrated sets of currency in our nation’s history: the Scenes of Canada series. These notes weren’t just monetary instruments – they were miniature masterpieces that captured the very essence of Canadian life and landscape. While the […]
Spring is a truly enchanting season for photographers—especially for those who specialize in outdoor portraits. From the cherry blossoms of Victoria to the vibrant tulips of Abbotsford, the iconic Floral Showhouse in Niagara Falls, and the blooming wildflowers along the Cape Breton Trail, Canada’s diverse and colourful landscapes provide exceptional […]
