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Vanguard VEO 3T+ on display at The Aga Khan Museum

Vanguard VEO 3T+ was proudly displayed over Canada Day weekend at The Aga Khan Museum! Take Your Seat used it for a portrait series of festivalgoers in their chair. Global debut at The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto June 28 – July 1, 2024 ​Take Your Seat was thrilled to join […]

Events

Niagara Association of Photographic Arts presents David Akoubian

Seminar: November 2, 2024 Macro Workshop: November 3, 2024 (Sold Out) 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Tickets Now On Sale Here David Akoubian (bearwoodsphotography.com) has been a photographer since 1972 when his father presented him with his first camera, but his career in photography started in 1992. David learned his […]

Editor's Choice / Inspiration

Storm Chasing

This month we have an incredible photo-story coming at you from an absolute legend: storm–chasing photographer, Mike Olbinski. Here’s what Mike had to say about what it takes to shoot in the eye of the storm: Storm chasing is such a wild adventure. Every year, I go into a new season with a blank slate. What will I […]

Tutorials

Elinchrom Light Shapers and Lighting Techniques – Episode 10

Welcome to the seventh installment of our new monthly 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 – […]

News

broncolor Trade-In Promotion

Upgrade your lighting gear with our limited time trade-in offer! From August through September 2024, take advantage of this incredible opportunity to get the latest and greatest in photography lighting. How does it work? Return your old lighting gear – whether power packs, lamps or monolights – and qualify for […]

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Back to School – Educational Discounts

Back to School time challenges the budgets of students and educators – new books, new supplies, new equipment. To help ease the pain of all these expenditures, some photography brands offer special discount programs for qualified students, teachers and schools. To financially assist the educational sector as well as students, […]

Destinations / Editor's Choice

South Okanagan-Similkameen Proposed National Park

In May 2023, my wife Aubrey and I spent three weeks camping in the southern Okanagan Valley in British Columbia.  Our quest was to explore, hike, and photograph the wild lands west of the town of Osoyoos where Parks Canada is hoping to locate the country’s latest protected natural region, […]

Tutorials

Sunrise to Sunset-Capturing the Golden Hours

Sunrise and sunset offer some of the most beautiful lighting for photography, and there are countless ways to capture their magic. Here are some creative ideas to help you make the most of these golden hours. Composition Ideas 24-70mm lens, 1/320 sec.; f/11; ISO 100; AV mode Silhouettes: I love […]

Elinchrom Glass Glare Correction High and Close Crop
Tutorials

Elinchrom Light Shapers and Lighting Techniques – Episode 9

Welcome to the seventh installment of our new monthly 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 – […]

Reviews

Think Tank Mirrorless Mover, Sac à dos photo

Avec mon acquisition du Nikon Z6III, mes présents sacs à dos qui sont adaptés pour mon Z9, sont trop volumineux pour mes randonnées pédestres, urbaines ou que pour le transport du Z6III avec des objectifs. J’ai donc cherché et trouvé le nouveau sac à dos de Think Tank soit le […]