Whether your budding social media star is already posting their own creations or just watching for now, with the tips below you can help them create top-notch, influencer-quality content safely and creatively.
Now's a good time to revisit the Exposure Triangle as the season has changed into Autumnal equinox, which also means a change in outdoor lighting and sceneries that will entice a l... Read More...
In Setting Up Your First Photo Studio: Part 1, we looked at the ... Read More...
Originally tripods came with a single head. They usually had two arms, one for panning movements, and one for tilt movements, and the mounting plate would also flip to vertical. We... Read More...
BY Henry's August 7, 2020 At Home, Livestreaming, Video
Whether your budding social media star is already posting their own creations or just watching for now, with the tips below you can help them create top-notch, influencer-quality content safely and creatively.
Have you found yourself hunting down new and different recipes to cook lately? Have you been taking photos of your creations and sharing them on social media? Have you thought about shooting video of your meal prep, or perhaps even starting your own food blog or vlog? People have been taking photos of food for decades. While that used to mean more “commercial” food photography (think of advertising, menus and cookbooks), social media and smartphones have meant more and more everyday people sharing fancy desserts, big juicy burgers or artfully […]
Due to ongoing COVID-19 preventative measures, many day camps and summer programs for kids have been canceled this year. That means a lot of parents are looking for ways to keep their kids entertained and engaged over the summer months. One solution: Teach your kids about photography! With just a little bit of planning, you can create a photography camp for your kids right at home. It’s not just something to do in what might be a long summer without a lot of activities; it’s a great way to spend […]
In April we asked you to vote for Canada’s most beautiful places by submitting your photos to our #CapturingCanada contest. Below are some of the best places in Canada to photograph as chosen by YOU!
The Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators (CAPIC) has released recommended Health and Safety Guidelines for Commercial Photographers returning to work during the Covid-19 pandemic.
BY Ross Chevalier June 19, 2020 Lenses, Spring
The most common question asked about gear is “what lens should I get next?” My answer is consistently, “what can your existing lens or lenses not do?” Answers vary. People want many things and are very reasonably cautious about investments.
BY Ross Chevalier June 16, 2020 Learning
Most people associate close-up and macro photography with Spring and shooting outdoors, capturing subjects such as small insects, flowers, and other plants in the outdoors; however, macro photography can be done at any time of the year, including indoors, and there are a bunch of different subjects to capture!
BY Ross Chevalier June 13, 2020 Quick Tips
Manufacturers make a big deal about having video support in their newer DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras, but the uptake remains pretty low. Many folks use action cameras and smartphones for video regularly because they are incredibly easy to use. Let’s take a look at how to get started shooting video with your camera instead; you’ll be happier with the quality and surprised at how easy it is.
BY Ross Chevalier June 12, 2020 Lighting, Video
Our cameras can do amazing work in low light. However adding lighting can take your video (Whether cinematic or amateur) from good to great.
BY Jim Ogilvie June 11, 2020 Learning
One of the most compelling aspects of photography is the constant learning journey we undertake. From the very first moment that you pick up a camera, you begin to follow a learning path. The path is as long or as short as you want it to be, driven primarily by your goals and aspirations as a photographer. Over my many years as a photography educator, I’ve seen people struggle with how to best educate themselves on how to reach their photography related goals. Most experienced photographers will tell you that […]