Kenko Filter Tips Neutral Density (“ND”) filters are an effective photographer’s tool that is used to control light. ND filters may be divided into Light ND, Middle ND and Deep ND categories for better understanding of principles of utilization. Light ND filters aim to achieve shallow depth of field provided by […]
In the cold winter months we enjoy in Canada, many photographers decide not to shoot as much. Facebook and Flickr groups seem to get a little quieter, with the southern-based snowbirds being the odd exception. Natural light photographers are too dependant on the weather; cold and dreary days don’t lend […]
Basic Instructions for Printing Workflow For: Epson | Canon Pixma | Canon iPF Printers Please note: the output of the image will only be as good as the image itself. Colour Settings: First, we will set up your Creative Suite colour settings. In order to do this you will need to […]
We’re often asked what the differences are between ILFORD PLUS films and ILFORD DELTA Professional range and have given a brief reply in our post about Choosing your first ILFORD film. If you’re interested in a more detailed explanation, the read on… HP5 PLUS Uses our more traditional emulsion making methods. […]
Since our Spring 2018 cover story in Photo News, we’ve been fortunate to add major exhibitions at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, the Japanese Embassy in Ottawa and even the Japanese Canadian Film Festival in Toronto. Our chair is fast becoming a diplomat, serving as a symbol of Take Your […]
My love for film is strong, but it wasn’t my first photography love. When I first started out as a landscape photographer my focus was on digital infrared. I was drawn to the unique view that it captures. Last month my two photography loves came together when I was given […]
(composite photo of 33 meteors in one night) In horse racing a Superfecta is when you correctly pick the first 4 horses across the finish line. In 30 days between December 5th and January 4th there will be superfecta of 4 meteor showers visible in the Northern Hemisphere but you […]
Owner’s history On February 27th, 1584 the Herzog of Braunschweig granted the right to build a papermill to paper making craftsman Merten Spieß. The “Reylingehäusische Papiermühle” was the first papermill built in the mountainous region of Solling in the town of Dassel near Hannover, Germany. The papermill was owned by […]
When planning a trip, I try to select a diverse mix of photographic opportunities combined with typical “tourist” activities as well as keeping to my goal of travelling light. Italy was the location this past October where I have vacationed several times in the past 10 years. I am always […]
Laowa has announced 10 lenses at the Photokina show to add to their unique product line-up. New for Sony FE mount cameras, Laowa’s 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Zoom is currently the widest zoom lens available for Sony full frame E-mount cameras. Designed primarily for travel photography, Laowa has managed to compress the […]
