We're kicking off a new season of Shutter Stories in March 2023 as we talk about photography, filmmaking and content creation. Please join us every month for a new episode on your favourite streaming services or on the Canon Europe YouTube channel. Thanks for listening and keep an eye out on our socials below:Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

It’s International Women’s Day and the theme for 2023 is ‘embracing equity’, but how does this apply to photography and content creation? Canon Ambassador and professional photographer, Ilvy Njiokiktjien speaks to the Fashion Director of Vanity Fair, Nicole Chapoteau, as well as content creator, Rosie Lugg, who uses TikTok and Instagram to achieve success in photography, to find out what challenges they’re facing in their industries.Join Ilvy as she discusses representation and equity with our guests in this special International Women’s Day episode.Thanks so much for listening!Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

Capturing images of kite-surfing and outdoor adventure sports is a tricky area of  photography at the best of times, but what about after a life-changing accident that leaves you unable to use your arms or legs?Ydwer van der Heide was at the top of his game, taking photos of extreme water  sports when he experienced a life-changing accident that left him using a wheelchair.How did he relearn how to take photos? And how did he adapt his camera to enable him to continue shooting action pictures from a wheelchair? Ilvy Njiokiktjien finds out in the latest episode of Canon’s Shutter Stories.Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

Saturday 13th May 2023 marks the grand final of the 67th Eurovision Song Contest which is taking place in Liverpool, UK. But what does it take to photograph such an illustrious event? How do you capture the majesty of it all?Canon Ambassador and professional photographer, Ilvy Njiokiktjien speaks to  Corinne Cumming, Head of Photography at Eurovision to find out. Corinne found her place in photography taking pictures at club nights, and iconic music venues in London before shooting drag stars and pop icons like Ed Sheeran and Billie Eilish. We explore Corinne’s amazing journey, how she landed this incredible role and how she has been preparing for the competition.Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

Welcome to Shutter Stories Moments, a brand new series of short-form podcasts. Each episode we will bring you advice, guidance and anecdotes from our incredible guests. You’ll hear some highlights from our main episodes as well as some never heard before, exclusive content!  Our first Moment features stories about developing a creative style, carving a niche in a crowded industry and settling on working practices that suits you. You will hear from:  Rosie Lugg (S04E01, first released March 2023) > listen hereYdwer Van Der Heide (S04E02, first released April 2023) > listen hereCorinne Cumming (S04E03, first released May 2023) > listen hereFollow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

What happens when you take four world-class skaters and let them loose in one of Britain’s most iconic buildings? Canon's latest exciting, trick-driven collaboration with Red Bull: Skate the Museum! Join Ilvy Njiokiktjien as she meets Caitlin Black, Kiefer Passey and Nick Richards from Cut Media, the production company tasked with capturing this unbelievable project. They talk about what it was like working with the prodigious athletes, shooting in the Natural History Museum in London after hours and take us through some of the incredible Canon cameras that were used on set.  Watch the video podcast on YouTube (https://youtu.be/JnLS4y5AOMs) and watch Skate the Museum on Red Bull TV.  Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin

Although most people have heard of climate change and the extinction of many species, very few have seen and experienced first-hand how animals, ecosystems and people suffer because of it.  In this episode, our host Ilvy Njiokiktjien (Canon Ambassador and professional photographer), is joined by two incredible guests who travel the globe documenting the changes that occur in oceans and on land, and the impact this has on biodiversity. Photographers and videographers, adventurers, and conservationists Robert Marc Lehmann and Nicolai Deutsch work together to promote environmental and animal protection on a global scale through education and imagery.  Robert and Nico talk about their incredible working relationship as well as some of the most terrifying situations they have encountered in their efforts to change the world.   Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

Welcome to the second episode in our new short form podcast series, Shutter Stories Moments.  This episode features stories and advice from photographers and content creators across genres, about just how they got their start in the industry.   You will hear from: Corinne Cumming (S04E03, first released May 2023) > listen hereRobert Marc Lehmann (S04E04, first released July 2023) > listen hereRosie Lugg (S04E01, first released March 2023) > listen here Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

The invention of photography in the 19th century had a revolutionary impact on the world in many ways and it continues to shape our understanding of the world today.  In this episode, our host Ilvy Njiokiktjien (Canon Ambassador and professional photographer), is joined by Bence Nanay, professor of Philosophical Psychology at the University of Antwerp to discuss the intersection of history, memory (both personal and collective), culture, representation and photography.  Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

Welcome to the third episode in our short-form podcast series, Shutter Stories Moments.  World Photography Day is a day to celebrate the art of storytelling. In honour of World Photography Day 2023, we have brought together stories and anecdotes from photographers and content creators across different genres about the work they’re most proud of - whether that be a picture they’ve taken, harnessing vulnerability to help others, the career they’ve carved for themselves, or engaging people in a cause.  You will hear from:  Ydwer Van Der Heide (S04E02, first released April 2023) > listen hereRosie Lugg (S04E01, first released March 2023) > listen hereNicolai Deutsch (S04E04, first released July 2023) > listen hereRobert Marc Lehmann (S04E04, first released July 2023) > listen here Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

Canon is the official imaging supplier of Rugby World Cup France 2023 so in honour of the Women’s & Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023, we will be celebrating the diversity in sports photography in this episode of Shutter Stories.  Our host Ilvy Njiokiktjien is joined by two guests: Isabel Infantes, a seasoned football photographer with a news background who has recently broken into photographing tennis. And Phill Magakoe, a photojournalist, sports photographer and Canon Ambassador with a passion for rugby, currently working in South Africa.  The conversation covers everything from what makes a great sports photograph, to the changes our guests have seen in industry since starting out and whether they feel that diversity is being improved.   Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter  Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook  Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram  Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin  Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

Join Ilvy at Tate Modern art gallery in London as she discusses the incredible exhibition A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography with Aïda Muluneh, a fellow Canon Ambassador whose work features in the exhibition and Osei Bonsu who curated it.  Both our guests are working to change the perception of Africa through art. They challenge misrepresentation and the perpetuation of stereotypes by creating or curating work that challenges expectations and improved representation within the industry.  This conversation covers everything from the debate on whether photojournalism can be considered art, advice for the next generation of photographers and the importance of printed work, as well as its challenges.  You can watch the video podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_hYC4iXOHcA  A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography runs until 14th January 2024. Purchase tickets at tate.org.uk. Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

Join host Ilvy Njiokiktjien as she speaks to two creators, Cecilie Harris and Jamie Ferguson, who are challenging the traditions of men’s fashion photography. As well as discussing the ways in which the men’s fashion world is changing and how their work fits into it, Cecilie and Jamie share tips on working with models and which lenses to use for the most naturalistic shots. Cecilie Harris is the founder and editor of Boys by Girls, a multi-platform publication, where male subjects are shot exclusively by women. She’s a photographer and also Head of Creative Services at Canon. Jamie Ferguson is a photographer who shoots under the moniker JKF Man. His unique style developed from a career in, and love of, men’s fashion. His work is infused with a fun, relaxed sensibility which has won him contracts with iconic fashion brands including Polo Ralph Lauren and publications such as MR PORTER. Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

War correspondents experience similar rates of PTSD as combat veterans so in this timely episode, our host Ilvy Njiokiktjien is joined by professor of psychiatry Dr Anthony Feinstein and photojournalist and fellow Canon Ambassador Finbarr O’Reilly.Finbarr's experience matched with Anthony's clinical expertise allow us to explore the experience of those tasked with the visual documentation of conflict zones and humanitarian crises. Anthony and Finbarr’s coping mechanisms to help navigate the emotional aftermath of  trauma associated with some parts of (photo)journalism are peppered throughout the episode, so you’ll need to listen all the way through to hear them.  The organisations mentioned in this episode by Finbarr are:   ACOS Alliance The ACOS (or A Culture Of Safety) Alliance is a global coalition of 150+ news organizations, journalist associations and press freedom NGOs working together to champion safe and responsible journalism practices. Rory Peck Trust Established in memory of freelance cameraman Rory Peck, who was killed on the job in Moscow in 1993, the trust provides practical and financial support to freelance journalists and their families worldwide, assisting in times of crisis and helping them to work more safely and professionally.  Finbarr O’Reilly An award-winning photographer with 20+ years experience working in conflict zones and complex humanitarian emergencies Canon Ambassador Regular contributor to The New York Times and winner of two World Press Photo AwardsAuthor of the joint memoir Shooting Ghosts written with U.S. Marine Sgt. Thomas James Brennan (2017) about their experiences of the Afghanistan war Dr Anthony Feinstein   Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. He has published a series of seminal studies exploring the psychological effects of conflict on journalists His series Shooting War for the Globe and Mail Newspaper is a documentary featuring nine of the world’s top conflict photographers reflecting on careers spent on the front lines, and the physical and psychological scars they live with now Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

Weddings, with their whirlwind of emotions and fleeting moments, demand intimacy, trust, and coordination. And who better to navigate these intricacies than a married couple who own and operate a wedding photography business together? Join host Ilvy Njiokiktjien as she speaks to hybrid shooters Carmen and Ingo Leitner, a husband and wife team who have been together for over 20 years and have been shooting weddings together since 2006. As well as discussing the advantages and challenges of working with your spouse, Carmen and Ingo share how they juggled the initial months of being parents while shooting destination weddings: with a second shooter, who doubled as a nanny! They also share some amazing advice and numerous tips for shooting both photos and video, and for budding wedding photographers. Listen to the end of the episode to catch them all! Carmen and Ingo Leitner have travelled the world to capture weddings in some of the most spectacular settings imaginable. The pair, who are entirely self-taught, are renowned for producing beautiful backlit shots, often illuminating newlyweds in the golden glow of a sunset.Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitterJoin us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebookEngage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagramConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedinWatch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

From the dawn of the daguerreotype to the era of mirrorless technology, the imaging landscape has continually evolved, driven by technological advancements that have reshaped how we capture and tell stories. In fact, we could be living through another leap in imaging technology now, driven by AI.  What lies beyond the current viewfinder? What innovations await us in the next chapter of visual storytelling? What impact will they have on the creative process and the consumer experience? Alessia Glaviano, Head of Global PhotoVogue and Director of the Photo Vogue Festival and David McClelland, technology expert, journalist and podcaster join host Ilvy Njiokiktjien to explore these topics and share their views.  Alessia Glaviano Leading figure in international photographic criticism Over 20 years experience working at Condé Nast in various roles, starting as a photo editor at Vogue in 2001. Launched PhotoVogue in 2001 - an industry-leading platform exemplifying diversity behind the camera and a multitude of perspectives. Users worldwide (amateurs to professionals) can share their photographs which published online under the curatorial supervision of professional photo editors Launched the Photo Vogue Festival in 2016 as a place to further the conversation around the promotion of creativity, diversity and justice in image-making. David McClelland   Technology journalist, presenter and podcaster with a specialism in the intersection between creativity and technology Featured in various programmes for the BBC and written for publications including TechRadar, and Wired Keynote speaker for clients including Adobe, BT and HSBC Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

What does the current imaging landscape look like and how are pro photographers using new technologies? And what is the shape of things to come? In this Shutter Stories episode, Ilvy Njiokiktjien discusses key trends from 2021 that look set to gather pace in 2022. Ilvy is joined by photographer and industry consultant, Damien Demolder, and photography journalist and editor of Digital Photographer magazine, Lauren Scott. 2022 trend topics we'll be covering are: authenticity in image-making, hybrid shooting, the rapid growth and prevalence of livestreaming and remote workflows, Artificial Intelligence, and last - but not least- the benefits of immersive technology.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

The new Canon EOS R5 C is a true hybrid camera, one that offers the ability to record both high quality video footage and capture superior stills. It's also the smallest Cinema EOS camera to date. In today's episode we'll be discussing the EOS R5 C with drone pilot and  acclaimed videographer Kevin Clerc, who has been busy putting it through its paces. Joining him and host Lucy Hedges is Canon Product Specialist Aron Randhawa, who will give us the  complete lowdown on the new camera and what it can do.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

Can our fear be something we as image-makers use to drive our creativity?  In this inspirational episode, visual artist and Canon Ambassador Dafna Tal tells our host, Ilvy Njiokiktjien, how her new project Anchor Point explores the idea of letting go and the transformation it brought. Find out how Dafna planned her project and overcame her nerves, how fear has impacted on her previous work, plus her advice to other photographers on how to achieve their potential. This episode of Shutter Stories is all about learning to feel your fear and accept it, and discovering how perseverance can pay off creatively.Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube

In our International Women’s Day episode, Ilvy chats with Sarah Waiswa, a photographer and Canon Ambassador who co-founded the African Women in Photography network. This organisation is designed to showcase for the work of female and non-binary photographers from all across the African continent. We'll find out exactly what the network is, how it’s helping to connect people and about Sarah's own beautiful work explores identity on the African continent, particularly what she calls “the New African Identity”. Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube