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Why aren’t My Photos Sharp?

Daily, I talk to photographers who think there is something wrong with their new lens as their images aren’t sharp. Don’t get me wrong – a lens that has been performing well for years that all of sudden can’t create sharp images could be a problem. More than likely, the […]

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VENTURE • OBSERVE • CONNECT WITH DEANNE FITZMAURICE – EPISODE 4: DAVID BURNETT

“He has been everywhere, but only for an hour.” Deanne kicks off this episode of Venture Observe Connect with that apt quote from American Photographer magazine about her legendary guest, David Burnett. Deanne and David sit down to talk about his coverage of the fall of the Berlin wall and to […]

PHOENIX
News

PHOENIX

Great news! A great early Christmas present with the release of PHOENIX 35mm colour negative film… kudos to HARMAN – ILFORD. It’s manufactured entirely by HARMAN/ILFORD.  It is a truly wonderful surprise indicating an ever expanding appreciation for analogue photography. Add to this is the financial commitment indicating a very […]

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Tutorials

Elinchrom Light Shapers and Lighting Techniques

Join us for a new monthly series that highlights a different Elinchrom Light Shaper or Lighting Technique, with sample images (full length and cropped headshots) and lighting diagrams. All the images were photographed with the same model and outfit (standing in the same spot on the background – about 3 […]

Reviews

Review of Vanguard VEO Adaptor R44

   As a Cinematographer, I recently found myself navigating vast landscapes throughout the United States on a documentary road trip. Packing light for this project was essential due to the many planes, cars and ever-changing locations. I chose the Vanguard VEO Adaptor R44 bag because it fit into small plane […]

Destinations

10 Iconic Places to Visit in Ontario

As Canada’s second-largest province, Ontario holds a vast canvas of photographic opportunities, presenting an array of captivating landscapes and iconic destinations. Having dedicated a considerable part of my life to exploring these remarkable locales, the challenge lay not in discovering places to showcase, but in narrowing down the selection from […]

Inspiration

DS Sanchez Photographer – Editorial shoot using Broncolor Siros 800s

  In recent months, I’ve often shot in the studio for various fashion campaigns, so for my most recent personal editorial photoshoot, I wanted to change things up and do a more conceptual and theatrical session. I decided to build a set in my studio using a large fabric canvas […]

Destinations

Camera Equipment and the Laowa Probe Lens

Filming in a remote location like Alexandra Fiord sets its limitations in terms of gear and has a great impact on the approach to filming and production. Getting flown in by bushplane, every load is weighed, and the purpose and necessity of every piece of equipment is carefully considered. As […]

Inspiration

Outfoxing the Cold

Two species of foxes live in the Canadian Arctic, the cosmopolitan red fox, which has the widest distribution of any wild mammal on Earth, and the circumpolar Arctic fox.  Generally, the red fox lives in forests, while the Arctic fox lives on the tundra.  In the past 50 years, however, […]

Crombie McNeill "Klondike Ghost Towns
Events

Crombie McNeill “Klondike Ghost Towns” Gallery Opening – Vistek Ottawa

Featuring never before exhibited images from Crombie McNeill’s “Klondike Ghost Towns” photo series. Date and time Sat, Dec 16, 2023 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST Location Vistek Ottawa – 499 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z2 Register Now at Vistek The “Klondike Ghost Towns” was a personal adventure, never […]