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Photographs compliments of Ryan Bolton (Instagram) – (website) In the heart of every small town lies a story waiting to be told, and for one man from Hanover – Ryan Bolton, his professional photographer journey began amidst the serene cornfields on the way to Kincardine or Owen Sound. Today, Ryan has traversed the globe, from the refugee camps of Sierra Leone and Liberia to the vibrant streets of Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Vietnam, capturing life’s profound moments through the lens of his camera. This is the story of Ryan […]

In the world of photography, capturing the perfect shot isn’t just about skill and timing; it’s also about using the right tools. Among these, camera lens filters play a crucial role in enhancing image quality and protecting your gear. Whether you’re a professional photographer or a hobbyist, understanding the different types of lens filters and their specific uses can significantly improve your photography. This blog post aims to demystify lens filters, offering insights into their types and uses to help you make an informed choice based on your photographic needs. […]

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A good way to annoy your family on a family vacation is take along a lot of photo gear. If everyone in the family is not a photographer, you’re going to be “unpopular”. Vacations mean carrying a lot of stuff around with you to begin with, and going to places that may be a bit camera hostile – beaches, oceans, lakes, mountains, hiking trails, boats, amusement parks, etc. You get the picture. Although, it is easier when you have an RV to help store everything along the way. You can […]

A Path Through a Forest Blanketed With Trilliums

For about three weeks in early Spring, great swathes of elegant White Trilliums carpet the floors of forests, before trees’ leaves fully develop and block out the sunlight. It’s a great opportunity to get out and photograph the abundance of wildflowers that can’t be seen at any other time of year.

Canada's Mountains

Canada is a big country, you may have noticed. To capture the true breadth and majesty of it all, it helps to have a long lens and a point-of-view that’s out of this world.

For as long as people have been sending satellites above the atmosphere and travelling to space, we’ve been capturing amazing imagery of Canada from above. To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary, we’ve compiled some of our favourite shots from space:

Figure 5: Sunset Graduated Filter

For those photographers who shoot JPEGs only and are not interested in a lot of post-processing work, a creative filter system is ideal for more creativity in-camera. Cokin’s filter system, for example, is an easy-to-use, flexible option that offers a variety of creative opportunities.

Teleconverters

Spring is a great time of year to start thinking about teleconverters. Useful for bird, wildlife & sports photography, teleconverters are viable alternatives to spending thousands of dollars on a long lens. A teleconverter, paired with a decent zoom lens of reasonable speed, is a fine choice. This article dispels common myths about teleconverters, and explains just how useful they can be.