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NEW TetherPro USB-C 31’ (9.4m) Tethering Cables

Regular readers know we’re big fans of the high-viz orange Tether Tools USB cables as they are the most reliable product on the market for connecting your camera to your computer. We almost always double up our 15’ cable with a TetherBoost Pro Core Controller to get an additional 16’ […]

Inspiration

Penguins of the Antarctic Peninsula

Adele Penguin during an Ice storm – With colonies below the Antarctic circle, this hardy bird breeds further south than any other Penguin. The persistence and determination of life is prevalent throughout nature. Even in the extreme cold of Antarctica, a few hardy species thrive. Among them are Penguins – flightless, […]

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Summer Photography Challenges with Filters

Summer is one of my favourite times to experiment with filters – especially Neutral Density filters. I always keep a selection of ND filters in my camera backpack. I’ll use these filters for everything from portraits to long exposures. The Kenko REALPRO ND filter kit includes the most common ND […]

Events

35mm Film Photography Walk by The Camera Store on May 24

Thanks Harman PHOTO and Amplis Foto, for sponsoring another fun 35mm Film Photography Walk organized by The Camera Store on May 24 in Calgary! The participants traversed the streets of Calgary’s Beltline area, discovered picturesque street photography spots along the way during the walk. And each participant enjoyed a roll […]

News

Advanced Photography Lighting Tutorials with broncolor

broncolor is widely regarded as the premium choice of lighting gear for professional photographers. Their latest Satos powerpack and Pulso L lamps represent the pinnacle of technical achievement in studio & location photography lighting. There simply isn’t a better lighting product available – consistent colour accuracy and accurate power can’t […]

News

Elinchrom Ambassadors

We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of the brand new Elinchrom Ambassadorship Program! Join us in welcoming the team of ambassadors you all helped us nominate and who will be representing our brand with passion and enthusiasm. As ambassadors, they’ll be sharing exclusive content, behind-the-scenes glimpses and spreading the […]

Featured

Polar Bear Cubs

The polar bear embodies the allure of the Arctic like no other animal.  As our world tackles the implications of climate change, the bear has become an important bellwether of global warming. I have been fortunate to observe and photograph polar bears in Wapusk National Park, near Churchill, Manitoba, on […]

Tutorials

Exploring Fluorescent Nature

It can seem as if there is a parallel universe in the world of flowers and insects, one that can not be seen by natural means. This realm, revealed only by the use of ultraviolet light, can transform the your tired and ordinary backyard subjects into something otherworldly. All you […]

Destinations / Tutorials

Capturing the World: Tips for Travel Photography

Travel photography is not just about taking snapshots, it’s about choosing a life of curiosity, exploration, wonder, and immersing yourself in the world around you. My wife and I have been fortunate enough to have travelled to many parts of the world capturing our adventures through photography. The work has […]

Tutorials

Lighting the Path to Iconic Portraits: Andy Gotts and His Elinchrom Journey

When I first started on my path as a ‘celebrity photographer’ 34 years ago, I was fascinated with how artists like Rembrandt and Caravaggio manipulated light, treating shadows with as much reverence as light itself. This inspired me to replicate the depth in my photographic portraits. My Elinchrom love-in started […]