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

Love and Business: how to thrive as a couple in wedding photography

Mar 7th, 2024 43m 21s

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

Developing resilience: coping with trauma in photojournalism

Dec 20th, 2023 44m 34s

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’Rei

Moment #6: If not photography, what would you do?

Dec 6th, 2023 4m 58s

Welcome to the next episode of our short-form podcast series, Shutter Stories Moments. Being a part of the photography, filmmaking or content creation industry is a pleasure and a privilege but earning a living in the field isn't guaranteed, a

Reframing masculinity: disrupting men's fashion photography

Nov 15th, 2023 49m 55s

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 t

Moment #5: Career investment top tips

Oct 25th, 2023 6m 35s

Welcome to the fifth episode of our short-form podcast series, Shutter Stories Moments. There are a number of elements that contribute to a successful career in the photography, filmmaking or content creation industry. Two of the biggest hurdle

Advocacy through art: challenging traditional representations of Africa

Oct 11th, 2023 1h 6m

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

Moment #4: Lens Talk: Kit Bag Holy Grails

Sep 27th, 2023 7m 31s

Welcome to the fourth episode in our short-form podcast series, Shutter Stories Moments. In this Moment, we delve into the must-have lenses that photographers and videographers swear by for their shoots.Join us as we sit down with seasoned phot

Framing the field: celebrating diversity in sports photography

Sep 13th, 2023 44m 54s

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 Njioki

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Moment #3: Unpacking proud moments

Aug 16th, 2023 7m 20s

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 anecdote

History, culture and collective memory: how photography has shaped the world

Aug 9th, 2023 37m 32s

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 professiona

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Moment #2: Getting your start in the industry

Jul 26th, 2023 5m 16s

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.

Conservation and adventure: capturing Earth’s rapidly changing ecosystems

Jul 12th, 2023 36m 23s

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 Amb

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Shutter Stories Special - How it's done: Skate the Museum

Jun 21st, 2023 58m 42s

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 B

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Moment #1: Developing an individual style and carving a niche

Jun 7th, 2023 5m 40s

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 he

Beyond the Glam: photographing Eurovision and more with Corinne Cumming

May 10th, 2023 48m 48s

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 an

How I learned to take pictures again: Adventure photographer’s life-changing journey

Apr 5th, 2023 43m 2s

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 to

International Women’s Day: Embracing Equity with Rosie Lugg and Nicole Chapoteau

Mar 8th, 2023 45m 51s

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

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Welcome to Shutter Stories Season 4

Mar 6th, 2023 49s

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 chan

Framing the Future: Alexandra Andreeva on stepping into full frame photography

Feb 8th, 2023 49m 8s

The Canon EOS R8 has landed! In this special episode, Canon Ambassador and professional photographer, Martin Bissig catches up with part-time surgeon, part-time photographer Alexandra (Sasha) Andreeva after exploring the latest mirrorless, R sy

Neurodiversity in the creative space

Jan 18th, 2023 53m 54s

Ilvy Njiokiktjien talks with cinematographer Ash Connaughton and visual artist and photographer Dasha Pears about how being neurodivergent factors into their lives as professional creatives. Ash was diagnosed with autism at a young age, while D

Filmmakers of the future: Meeting Lammas Park

Dec 22nd, 2022 1h 8m

Lammas Park is an award-winning film and TV production company founded by Sir Steve McQueen. They've recently collaborated with Canon on two short films by a pair of exciting young directors, who join host Lucy Hedges on the show today. Jade An

The science of cinematography, with Ian Murray

Nov 30th, 2022 45m 55s

How much do we really understand about the way moving pictures affect us psychologically? And does this science also apply to stills photography?Join Laura El-Tantawy on a mind-expanding journey as she interviews Director of Photography Ian Mur

Mastering stills and motion with the Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Nov 3rd, 2022 1h 10m

The brand new Canon EOS R6 Mark II has arrived! In this special episode, host Martin Bissig gets to grips with the latest incredible addition to the R System line up. First off we discuss the new camera with Canon Europe Product Specialist Mike

Partners in life and photography

Oct 19th, 2022 54m 9s

Photography is often seen as a lone pursuit, but that isn't always the case. In this episode, Laura El-Tantawy meets a pair of photographers who live and work together: Tamara Abdul Hadi and Roï Saade. Tamara is from Iraq and her work is concer