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From the dawn of the daguerreotype to the era of mirrorless technology, the imaging landscape has continually evolved, driven by technological advancements that have reshaped how we capture and tell stories. In fact, we could be living through another leap in imaging technology now, driven by AI. What lies beyond the current viewfinder? What innovations await us in the next chapter of visual storytelling? What impact will they have on the creative process and the consumer experience? Alessia Glaviano, Head of Global PhotoVogue and Director of the Photo Vogue Festival and David McClelland, technology expert, journalist and podcaster join host Ilvy Njiokiktjien to explore these topics and share their views. Alessia Glaviano Leading figure in international photographic criticism Over 20 years experience working at Condé Nast in various roles, starting as a photo editor at Vogue in 2001. Launched PhotoVogue in 2001 - an industry-leading platform exemplifying diversity behind the camera and a multitude of perspectives. Users worldwide (amateurs to professionals) can share their photographs which published online under the curatorial supervision of professional photo editors Launched the Photo Vogue Festival in 2016 as a place to further the conversation around the promotion of creativity, diversity and justice in image-making. David McClelland Technology journalist, presenter and podcaster with a specialism in the intersection between creativity and technology Featured in various programmes for the BBC and written for publications including TechRadar, and Wired Keynote speaker for clients including Adobe, BT and HSBC Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Weddings, with their whirlwind of emotions and fleeting moments, demand intimacy, trust, and coordination. And who better to navigate these intricacies than a married couple who own and operate a wedding photography business together? Join host Ilvy Njiokiktjien as she speaks to hybrid shooters Carmen and Ingo Leitner, a husband and wife team who have been together for over 20 years and have been shooting weddings together since 2006. As well as discussing the advantages and challenges of working with your spouse, Carmen and Ingo share how they juggled the initial months of being parents while shooting destination weddings: with a second shooter, who doubled as a nanny! They also share some amazing advice and numerous tips for shooting both photos and video, and for budding wedding photographers. Listen to the end of the episode to catch them all! Carmen and Ingo Leitner have travelled the world to capture weddings in some of the most spectacular settings imaginable. The pair, who are entirely self-taught, are renowned for producing beautiful backlit shots, often illuminating newlyweds in the golden glow of a sunset.Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
War correspondents experience similar rates of PTSD as combat veterans so in this timely episode, our host Ilvy Njiokiktjien is joined by professor of psychiatry Dr Anthony Feinstein and photojournalist and fellow Canon Ambassador Finbarr O'Reilly.Finbarr's experience matched with Anthony's clinical expertise allow us to explore the experience of those tasked with the visual documentation of conflict zones and humanitarian crises. Anthony and Finbarr's coping mechanisms to help navigate the emotional aftermath of trauma associated with some parts of (photo)journalism are peppered throughout the episode, so you'll need to listen all the way through to hear them. The organisations mentioned in this episode by Finbarr are: ACOS Alliance The ACOS (or A Culture Of Safety) Alliance is a global coalition of 150+ news organizations, journalist associations and press freedom NGOs working together to champion safe and responsible journalism practices. Rory Peck Trust Established in memory of freelance cameraman Rory Peck, who was killed on the job in Moscow in 1993, the trust provides practical and financial support to freelance journalists and their families worldwide, assisting in times of crisis and helping them to work more safely and professionally. Finbarr O'Reilly An award-winning photographer with 20+ years experience working in conflict zones and complex humanitarian emergencies Canon Ambassador Regular contributor to The New York Times and winner of two World Press Photo AwardsAuthor of the joint memoir Shooting Ghosts written with U.S. Marine Sgt. Thomas James Brennan (2017) about their experiences of the Afghanistan war Dr Anthony Feinstein Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. He has published a series of seminal studies exploring the psychological effects of conflict on journalists His series Shooting War for the Globe and Mail Newspaper is a documentary featuring nine of the world's top conflict photographers reflecting on careers spent on the front lines, and the physical and psychological scars they live with now Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Welcome to the next episode of our short-form podcast series, Shutter Stories Moments. Being a part of the photography, filmmaking or content creation industry is a pleasure and a privilege but earning a living in the field isn't guaranteed, and there may be points in their career when creators may consider where else they can apply their talents and whether there are any other careers they could pursue. We asked four established creators what they would be doing if they weren't working in this industry. You will hear from: ● Isabel Infantes and Phill Magakoe, sports photographers (S04E06, first released September 2023) > listen here ● Jamie Ferguson and Cecilie Harris, men's fashion photographers (S04E08, first released November 2023) > listen hereFollow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Join host Ilvy Njiokiktjien as she speaks to two creators, Cecilie Harris and Jamie Ferguson, who are challenging the traditions of men's fashion photography. As well as discussing the ways in which the men's fashion world is changing and how their work fits into it, Cecilie and Jamie share tips on working with models and which lenses to use for the most naturalistic shots. Cecilie Harris is the founder and editor of Boys by Girls, a multi-platform publication, where male subjects are shot exclusively by women. She's a photographer and also Head of Creative Services at Canon. Jamie Ferguson is a photographer who shoots under the moniker JKF Man. His unique style developed from a career in, and love of, men's fashion. His work is infused with a fun, relaxed sensibility which has won him contracts with iconic fashion brands including Polo Ralph Lauren and publications such as MR PORTER. Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Welcome to the fifth episode of our short-form podcast series, Shutter Stories Moments. There are a number of elements that contribute to a successful career in the photography, filmmaking or content creation industry. Two of the biggest hurdles facing future generations are time and money. How people tackle these factors, as well as a whole host of others, is what brings us here today. We have compiled tips from three creators working in different sectors of the industry and although their work and output might be very different, their advice is universal - upgrading your kit, understanding the business side of the industry and having perseverance and patience. You will hear from: ● Isabel Infantes, sports photographer (S04E06, first released September 2023): listen here● Aïda Muluneh, photojournalist and artist (S04E07, first released October 2023): listen here● Robert Marc Lehmann, underwater and wildlife photographer (S04E04, first released July 2023): listen hereFollow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Join Ilvy at Tate Modern art gallery in London as she discusses the incredible exhibition A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography with Aïda Muluneh, a fellow Canon Ambassador whose work features in the exhibition and Osei Bonsu who curated it. Both our guests are working to change the perception of Africa through art. They challenge misrepresentation and the perpetuation of stereotypes by creating or curating work that challenges expectations and improved representation within the industry. This conversation covers everything from the debate on whether photojournalism can be considered art, advice for the next generation of photographers and the importance of printed work, as well as its challenges. You can watch the video podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_hYC4iXOHcA A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography runs until 14th January 2024. Purchase tickets at tate.org.uk. Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Welcome to the fourth episode in our short-form podcast series, Shutter Stories Moments. In this Moment, we delve into the must-have lenses that photographers and videographers swear by for their shoots.Join us as we sit down with seasoned photographers from the worlds of sports and wildlife, who reveal the key lenses in their kit bags that help them capture stunning images in a variety of settings. Tune in for valuable insights and recommendations to enhance your own photography kitbag, including an unexpected lens favourite from one of our guests.You will hear from:● Phill Magakoe, (S04E06, first released September) > listen here● Isabel Infantes (S04E06, first released September) > listen here● Nicolai Deutsch (S04E04, first released July 2023) > listen here● Robert Marc Lehmann (S04E04, first released July 2023) > listen hereFollow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Canon is the official imaging supplier of Rugby World Cup France 2023 so in honour of the Women's & Men's Rugby World Cup 2023, we will be celebrating the diversity in sports photography in this episode of Shutter Stories. Our host Ilvy Njiokiktjien is joined by two guests: Isabel Infantes, a seasoned football photographer with a news background who has recently broken into photographing tennis. And Phill Magakoe, a photojournalist, sports photographer and Canon Ambassador with a passion for rugby, currently working in South Africa. The conversation covers everything from what makes a great sports photograph, to the changes our guests have seen in industry since starting out and whether they feel that diversity is being improved. Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Welcome to the third episode in our short-form podcast series, Shutter Stories Moments. World Photography Day is a day to celebrate the art of storytelling. In honour of World Photography Day 2023, we have brought together stories and anecdotes from photographers and content creators across different genres about the work they're most proud of - whether that be a picture they've taken, harnessing vulnerability to help others, the career they've carved for themselves, or engaging people in a cause. You will hear from: Ydwer Van Der Heide (S04E02, first released April 2023) > listen hereRosie Lugg (S04E01, first released March 2023) > listen hereNicolai Deutsch (S04E04, first released July 2023) > listen hereRobert Marc Lehmann (S04E04, first released July 2023) > listen here Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
The invention of photography in the 19th century had a revolutionary impact on the world in many ways and it continues to shape our understanding of the world today. In this episode, our host Ilvy Njiokiktjien (Canon Ambassador and professional photographer), is joined by Bence Nanay, professor of Philosophical Psychology at the University of Antwerp to discuss the intersection of history, memory (both personal and collective), culture, representation and photography. Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Welcome to the second episode in our new short form podcast series, Shutter Stories Moments. This episode features stories and advice from photographers and content creators across genres, about just how they got their start in the industry. You will hear from: Corinne Cumming (S04E03, first released May 2023) > listen hereRobert Marc Lehmann (S04E04, first released July 2023) > listen hereRosie Lugg (S04E01, first released March 2023) > listen here Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Although most people have heard of climate change and the extinction of many species, very few have seen and experienced first-hand how animals, ecosystems and people suffer because of it. In this episode, our host Ilvy Njiokiktjien (Canon Ambassador and professional photographer), is joined by two incredible guests who travel the globe documenting the changes that occur in oceans and on land, and the impact this has on biodiversity. Photographers and videographers, adventurers, and conservationists Robert Marc Lehmann and Nicolai Deutsch work together to promote environmental and animal protection on a global scale through education and imagery. Robert and Nico talk about their incredible working relationship as well as some of the most terrifying situations they have encountered in their efforts to change the world. Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
What happens when you take four world-class skaters and let them loose in one of Britain's most iconic buildings? Canon's latest exciting, trick-driven collaboration with Red Bull: Skate the Museum! Join Ilvy Njiokiktjien as she meets Caitlin Black, Kiefer Passey and Nick Richards from Cut Media, the production company tasked with capturing this unbelievable project. They talk about what it was like working with the prodigious athletes, shooting in the Natural History Museum in London after hours and take us through some of the incredible Canon cameras that were used on set. Watch the video podcast on YouTube (https://youtu.be/JnLS4y5AOMs) and watch Skate the Museum on Red Bull TV. Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin
Welcome to Shutter Stories Moments, a brand new series of short-form podcasts. Each episode we will bring you advice, guidance and anecdotes from our incredible guests. You'll hear some highlights from our main episodes as well as some never heard before, exclusive content! Our first Moment features stories about developing a creative style, carving a niche in a crowded industry and settling on working practices that suits you. You will hear from: ● Rosie Lugg (S04E01, first released March 2023) > listen here● Ydwer Van Der Heide (S04E02, first released April 2023) > listen here● Corinne Cumming (S04E03, first released May 2023) > listen hereFollow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Saturday 13th May 2023 marks the grand final of the 67th Eurovision Song Contest which is taking place in Liverpool, UK. But what does it take to photograph such an illustrious event? How do you capture the majesty of it all?Canon Ambassador and professional photographer, Ilvy Njiokiktjien speaks to Corinne Cumming, Head of Photography at Eurovision to find out. Corinne found her place in photography taking pictures at club nights, and iconic music venues in London before shooting drag stars and pop icons like Ed Sheeran and Billie Eilish. We explore Corinne's amazing journey, how she landed this incredible role and how she has been preparing for the competition.Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Capturing images of kite-surfing and outdoor adventure sports is a tricky area of photography at the best of times, but what about after a life-changing accident that leaves you unable to use your arms or legs?Ydwer van der Heide was at the top of his game, taking photos of extreme water sports when he experienced a life-changing accident that left him using a wheelchair.How did he relearn how to take photos? And how did he adapt his camera to enable him to continue shooting action pictures from a wheelchair? Ilvy Njiokiktjien finds out in the latest episode of Canon's Shutter Stories.Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
It's International Women's Day and the theme for 2023 is ‘embracing equity', but how does this apply to photography and content creation? Canon Ambassador and professional photographer, Ilvy Njiokiktjien speaks to the Fashion Director of Vanity Fair, Nicole Chapoteau, as well as content creator, Rosie Lugg, who uses TikTok and Instagram to achieve success in photography, to find out what challenges they're facing in their industries.Join Ilvy as she discusses representation and equity with our guests in this special International Women's Day episode.Thanks so much for listening!Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
We're kicking off a new season of Shutter Stories in March 2023 as we talk about photography, filmmaking and content creation. Please join us every month for a new episode on your favourite streaming services or on the Canon Europe YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and keep an eye out on our socials below:Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
The Canon EOS R8 has landed! In this special episode, Canon Ambassador and professional photographer, Martin Bissig catches up with part-time surgeon, part-time photographer Alexandra (Sasha) Andreeva after exploring the latest mirrorless, R system series camera, the Canon EOS R8.With its full frame sensor, high speed continuous shooting and advanced autofocus features, Sasha reflects on the challenges she was set on a trip to Paris in this speciallaunch episode. If you've ever considered making the leap from an APS-C to a full frame, mirrorless camera, this one's for you!Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Ilvy Njiokiktjien talks with cinematographer Ash Connaughton and visual artist and photographer Dasha Pears about how being neurodivergent factors into their lives as professional creatives. Ash was diagnosed with autism at a young age, while Dasha discovered relatively recently that she has synaesthesia. In this relaxed and intimate conversation, they discuss their careers, including Dasha's work exploring synaesthesia, some of the challenges that neurodivergent people face in the workplace and their hopes for how the industry might change in the coming years.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Lammas Park is an award-winning film and TV production company founded by Sir Steve McQueen. They've recently collaborated with Canon on two short films by a pair of exciting young directors, who join host Lucy Hedges on the show today. Jade Ang Jackman and Samona Olanipekun have very different styles, but they've both made terrific, visually-stunning short films. Jade's is about a Suffragette self defence group, while Samona's is about a man wrestling with himself both physically and metaphorically. They are also joined by Lammas Parks' New Business Manager Mia Powell, who is here to guide us through the project and explain the company's ethos and why Canon and Lammas Park make for such a strong partnership.Sustainability, diversity and the future of filmmaking are hot topics of discussion in this fascinating episode. Let us know what you think via our socials:Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
How much do we really understand about the way moving pictures affect us psychologically? And does this science also apply to stills photography?Join Laura El-Tantawy on a mind-expanding journey as she interviews Director of Photography Ian Murray. Ian has been investigating the science of sight for several years now and his findings are both fascinating and surprising. In this episode of Shutter Stories, he delves deep into his research to explore the effects that light has on the human brain, while also discussing his own career and the kit that he has used as a world-renowned cinematographer. Find out the answers to these questions and more in an episode that may make you question the nature of reality itself!Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
The brand new Canon EOS R6 Mark II has arrived! In this special episode, host Martin Bissig gets to grips with the latest incredible addition to the R System line up. First off we discuss the new camera with Canon Europe Product Specialist Mike Burnhill, who gives Martin a lowdown on many of the 80(!) new and upgraded features.In the second half of the episode we welcome adventure photographer Teddy Morellec and videographer Nicolai Deutsch to find out how they got on with the camera. Both have been testing it on shoots in the mountains and both used a range of features that demonstrate just how flexible and powerful the EOS R6 Mark II really is.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Photography is often seen as a lone pursuit, but that isn't always the case. In this episode, Laura El-Tantawy meets a pair of photographers who live and work together: Tamara Abdul Hadi and Roï Saade. Tamara is from Iraq and her work is concerned with the historic and contemporary representation of her culture. Roï is a photographer, interdisciplinary artist and designer from Beirut, whose work is interested in the intersectionality between graphic design, photography, and the arts.Laura finds out how they strike a balance between their personal lives as a couple and their professional careers. Are they ever able to switch off after a hard day's work, or does it dominate their conversation? How does their collaboration work? And what are their favourite - and least favourite! - parts of working together?Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Behind the scenes of any big film set you'll find a unit stills photographer – a job sometimes likened to being a photojournalist for film. Matt Kennedy has shot stills for an impressive number of films and shows, from Michael Bay's blockbuster Transformers and several Marvel films to the Disney+ Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi and most recently for the Netflix flick Blonde - a biopic about Marilyn Monroe. In this episode of Shutter Stories he tells our host, Canon Ambassador Ilvy Njiokiktjien, all about what it's really like to be on set. How does a typical day unfold? How does he build relationships with actors, and who has been his favourite actor to work with? How does he navigate the film setup and plan which stills to shoot? Ilvy asks Matt how he gets hired for big productions, and he shares his advice for photographers wanting to get into this part of the industry. We also get a sneak peek what's in his kit bag, how mirrorless photography has transformed his workflow and how Eye Detection AF is used on set.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Is it okay to send your pitch to multiple publications at the same time? Today's episode is a must listen for all photography students! Recorded in Perpignan, France at the 2022 Visa pour l'Image International Festival of Journalism, host Ilvy is joined by industry professionals and Canon Student Development Programme (CSDP) mentors, Thomas Borberg and Dimitri Beck of European publications Politiken and Polka. In this episode they answer burning questions from students as part of this year's Canon Student Development Programme next to providing insights on portfolio reviews and the photo industry as a whole. You'll also get a glimpse into how these two experts have built their careers and how they compare the photographic worlds of magazines versus broadsheet newspapers. Topics:Canon Student Development ProgrammePortfolio reviewsVisa pour l'imagePitching to publicationsHow do editors find photographers and does Instagram help with that?Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Ilvy is joined by pro photographers Laura El-Tantawy, James Musselwhite and Helen Bartlett for a lively discussion on documentary and portrait photography.How do these two genres complement each other? The guests talk about their toughest shoots, the things that inspire them to create world-class work and why it's a logical choice for them to use the EOS R System for all of it.What was their toughest assignment? What are the fundamental differences between documentary and portraiture? And how do you adapt to changing circumstances when you're in the middle of a shoot? All three guests take a wide-ranging approach to photography and offer valuable knowledge on how they create great images.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
In this wide-ranging discussion, guest host and Canon Ambassador Martin Bissig chats with three photographers to find out how moving to mirrorless with the EOS R system has changed the way they work.Lucia Griggi, Eddie Keogh and Maxime Aliaga are all Canon Ambassadors and all specialise in sports and wildlife photography. We learn about their different approaches and methodologies before doing a deep dive into the R-system kit that they use to get such incredible results. What have they learned from other genres? How do they prepare for shoots in fast-paced, ever-changing environments? And what lenses and camera features do they love to use? Find out all that and much more besides in this fascinating episode.Never Break Your Flow: Watch more photographers talk about their switch to mirrorless on our Canon Europe YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/p_WOggSoQHk Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
During this episode we're discussing sports photography - specifically, what makes an iconic sports image. Is it one that transports a viewer back to a glorious moment of victory? A portrait of a sporting hero or heroine? Or something else entirely? Does an iconic sports image even need to focus on the sport itself?Discussing this fascinating topic with host Ilvy Njiokiktjien are two guests: newspaper sports photographer and picture editor Eamonn McCabe and tennis photographer Ella Ling. They cover the images that have inspired them, their own work and the elements that make for a long-lasting sports photograph. It's a fascinating, in-depth and light-hearted chat that gets to the heart of the topic and offers an insider's view of this highly competitive genre. Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
In this special episode, Ilvy Njiokiktjien meets the new crop of Canon Ambassadors, who all specialise in videography to find out about their lives and careers. In the first part of the episode she talks with videographers Tania Freimuth, Francesca Tosarelli and Elisa Iannacone who have all just joined the programme about the past, present and future of their careers, as well as a discussion on the importance of film festivals to all filmmakers. In the second part we hear from two of the other new Ambassadors - Marcel Mettelsiefen and Nicolai Deutsch - as well as a message from established Ambassador Sébastien Devaud. It's a fascinating glimpse into the programme and the creatives who are a part of it.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
In this bumper episode we go in-depth on Canon's two brand new mirrorless cameras, the first two APS-C format cameras of the R-System: the EOS R7 and EOS R10. Lucy Hedges talks with photographers and vloggers Dani Connor and Diana Milos who have been getting to grips with the brand new cameras to find out what makes them so special. They are also joined by Canon Europe Product Marketing Manager, John Maurice who gives us an in-depth walkthrough of precisely what these amazing pieces of kit are capable of.
In today's episode Laura El-Tantawy sits down for a fascinating and in-depth discussion with Norwegian wildlife photographer, Canon Ambassador and scientist Audun Rikardsen. Audun's incredible work presents beautiful and original images of wildlife that sometimes have the air of the impossible about them, often captured on split-levels or strange angles. He shoots with Canon EOS R-series cameras and builds his own custom equipment to help capture the shots in exactly the way he imagined them. Laura asks Audun how his scientific background gives him an advantage as a wildlife photographer, quizzes him about the kit he uses and makes and finds out all about the enviable adventures photographing whales and other Arctic animals. It's a unique one-on-one glimpse into the life and work of this brilliant photographer.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Food photography is everywhere - and more people than ever are snapping pictures of their dinner. But what does it take to create truly exciting and delicious-looking images of food in a world where almost everyone has a smartphone in their pocket? In this episode our new host, Laura El-Tantawy, meets two food photographers to discuss how they get such mouthwatering results. Joining her to discuss the topic is product photographer and videographer Liesel Bockl, who specialises in food styling and photography. We're also joined by motion designer and influencer Mike Tsang, whose @freshmikeeats account has more than 30,000 followers on Instagram.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Ilvy discusses the future of visual storytelling with three Canon Ambassadors and expert image-makers. Photojournalists Ivor Prickett and Laura El-Tantawy have a wealth of experience covering dramatic, emotive and often dangerous situations around the world. They are joined by fashion photographer Evely Duis, whose beautiful and innovative work has an authentic and original creative flair. In this lively and in-depth chat, the guests talk about their careers to date, how they find their inspiration and stay on top of the game as well as their hopes and predictions for the future of visual storytelling. Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
In our International Women's Day episode, Ilvy chats with Sarah Waiswa, a photographer and Canon Ambassador who co-founded the African Women in Photography network. This organisation is designed to showcase for the work of female and non-binary photographers from all across the African continent. We'll find out exactly what the network is, how it's helping to connect people and about Sarah's own beautiful work explores identity on the African continent, particularly what she calls “the New African Identity”. Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Can our fear be something we as image-makers use to drive our creativity? In this inspirational episode, visual artist and Canon Ambassador Dafna Tal tells our host, Ilvy Njiokiktjien, how her new project Anchor Point explores the idea of letting go and the transformation it brought. Find out how Dafna planned her project and overcame her nerves, how fear has impacted on her previous work, plus her advice to other photographers on how to achieve their potential. This episode of Shutter Stories is all about learning to feel your fear and accept it, and discovering how perseverance can pay off creatively.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
The new Canon EOS R5 C is a true hybrid camera, one that offers the ability to record both high quality video footage and capture superior stills. It's also the smallest Cinema EOS camera to date. In today's episode we'll be discussing the EOS R5 C with drone pilot and acclaimed videographer Kevin Clerc, who has been busy putting it through its paces. Joining him and host Lucy Hedges is Canon Product Specialist Aron Randhawa, who will give us the complete lowdown on the new camera and what it can do.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
What does the current imaging landscape look like and how are pro photographers using new technologies? And what is the shape of things to come? In this Shutter Stories episode, Ilvy Njiokiktjien discusses key trends from 2021 that look set to gather pace in 2022. Ilvy is joined by photographer and industry consultant, Damien Demolder, and photography journalist and editor of Digital Photographer magazine, Lauren Scott. 2022 trend topics we'll be covering are: authenticity in image-making, hybrid shooting, the rapid growth and prevalence of livestreaming and remote workflows, Artificial Intelligence, and last - but not least- the benefits of immersive technology.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
How can photography and visual storytelling help inspire real change and a more sustainable future? In today's episode Ilvy Njiokiktjien will be discussing this theme with Kathy Moran, National Geographic's Deputy Director of Photography, and Canon Ambassador Muhammed Muheisen, himself a National Geographic photographer and the founder of the Everyday Refugees Foundation. They cover topics such as how photography can be used to communicate the urgent need for change in the way that humans interact with nature and Canon's Moments That Matter competition, which is designed to illuminate themes of sustainability and meaningful change.Click here to find more information about the Moments That Matter Competition: https://www.canon-europe.com/events/expo-2020-dubai/moments-that-matter-photo-competition/ Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
In today's episode Ilvy Njiokiktjien learns more about the brand new Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye lens - a must have new bit of kit for all virtual reality directors. Here to discuss the new lens and how it works with the EOS R5 camera are Canon product specialists John Maurice and Mark Fensome. Ilvy is also joined by filmmaker Rowan Johnson, managing director of Southpoint Films, who has had hands on experience using the new lens, as well as filmmaker and virtual reality specialist Mary Matheson, who used the lens to shoot a fantastic VR experience involving a Muay Thai martial arts champion.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
To celebrate a decade of Cinema EOS, in this episode of Shutter Stories we speak to two acclaimed filmmakers on their experiences of the Canon range. First we hear from Jimmy Chin, who lets us in on his Canon Cinema EOS journey, including why he used an EOS C300 Mark II to shoot his award-winning documentary, Free Solo, and his experience of making his latest film, The Rescue. Our second guest is the highly respected cinematographer, Meena Singh, who worked on the hit Netflix series, The Confession Tapes, and tells us why Cinema EOS cameras and lenses have long been among her go-to kit. In the final part of the episode, Canon product manager Aron Randhawa talks us through the key technological developments and impressive range of high-performance cinema cameras that are available today. Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Despite only being in her late twenties, award-winning photographer and Canon Ambassador Laura Bisgaard Krogh has had a hugely varied career, starting in news photography before specialising in portraiture. Her best known work has often involved working with at-risk youths, and in today's episode of Shutter Stories, Laura discusses how she balances artistic and ethical considerations to create beautiful and striking images while also keeping her subjects safe. Looking back over her career to date, Laura also discusses various long-term projects and the kit that has helped and continues to help her grow into such an exciting and highly-acclaimed photographer.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
To celebrate this year's International Print Day - October 20 - we've gathered together several experts to discuss precisely why print is still a vital force in 2021.First up is Deborah Corn, the self-styled "Intergalactic Ambassador to the Printerverse" and the founder of Print Media Centr. A passionate speaker on all things print, she explains why advances in technology and the ability to use new and exciting materials is making it an exciting time for print. In the second half Canon Ambassador and world-class wedding photographer Sanjay Jogia gets together with Canon Product Specialist Suhaib Hussain to discuss Canon's innovative printer range and the many benefits that printing your images can have for photographers, both aesthetically and in terms of increased profits.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Chris Steele-Perkins has been a Magnum photographer since 1979. In that time he has built up an incredible archive of world-class photography. In today's episode of Shutter Stories, Ilvy Njiokiktjien talks with Chris about his new book, The Troubles, which saw him revisit an old project about Northern Ireland, and about the value of archiving your work. He discusses how his new book allowed him to publish previously unseen work and what it was like to return to Northern Ireland many years later to see how things had changed.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/proFollow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
In this week's episode we're going in depth on the new Canon EOS R3. Canon Product Specialist Mike Burnhill is here to answer all of your burning questions about the new mirrorless camera. From the amazing eye control function and its ‘backside illuminated stacked' sensor to the R3's ability to achieve 30FPS and its vehicle tracking autofocus, this Q&A is a deep dive into the most advanced Canon EOS yet.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
You've seen the specs, now it's time to go deep on the thrilling new Canon EOS R3 camera - a compact, lightweight mirrorless powerhouse! In this episode we talk to Canon Product specialist Mike Burnhill about the new camera and lenses and what they mean for photographers. We also catch up with award-winning sports photographers Vladimir Rys and Richard Heathcote who have been busy putting the new camera and lenses through its pacesfor the last few months. We'll find out how they found the camera's performance, how it fitted into their work flow and about some of their favourite features, such as the impressive Electronic Viewfinder.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
In this episode, host Ilvy Njiokiktjien talks to members of the intrepid A Perfect Planet crew about their experiences filming the acclaimed BBC documentary series. Among the topics Sophie Darlington and Matt Aeberhard discuss are the demands of working to a brief, including the necessity of thorough preparation, the need to think on your feet, and the physical and emotional challenges of the job. Sophie and Matt also talk about their go-to lenses, including the ultra-telephoto CINE-SERVO Canon CN20x50 IAS H E1/P1, and remind us that above all it is about showing respect for the wildlife, having passion and focusing on great storytelling.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
This bonus episode is all about getting insight from industry professionals. Canon Ambassadors Ksenia Kuleshova and Michele Spatari, speak to host Ilvy Njiokiktjien about how they started their careers by taking part in the Canon Student Development Programme and how it helped their progress as photographers. In this episode we uncover their experiences, how the programme has gone on to shape their professional lives and advice for budding student photographers. We also feature exclusive clips from two of the panels from the programme. Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
Christie Goodwin has spent her life travelling the world photographing the world's leading pop stars, bands and musicians from every genre. She's taken striking and beautiful images of world class performers like Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and countless others and she is also the house photographer for the Royal Albert Hall. In this in-depth one-on-one conversation with Lucy Hedges, Christie gives us real insights into this glamorous, exciting but often demanding job, revealing the images that she's most proud to have created and giving valuable tips on how to make it in a competitive and challenging genre of photography.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
In a double-length World Photography Day special episode, we reflect on photography's 150+ year history with historian and longtime curator of photography at London's Victoria and Albert Museum, Susanna Brown.Following this, host Ilvy Njiokiktjien leads a discussion about where photography started for our guests Canon Ambassadors Ahmet Polat and Bruno D'Amicis. We'll hear the entertaining and emotive stories of their photographic journeys – reminding us that it all started somewhere, even for the most successful photographers among us...Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube
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