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 

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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.

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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 Awards
• Author 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 

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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, and there may be points in their career when creators may consider where else they can apply their talents and whether there are any other careers they could pursue. 

We asked four established creators what they would be doing if they weren't working in this industry. 
You will hear from:
●       Isabel Infantes and Phill Magakoe, sports photographers (S04E06, first released September 2023) > listen here
●       Jamie Ferguson and Cecilie Harris, men’s fashion photographers (S04E08, first released November 2023)  > listen here

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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.

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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 hurdles facing future generations are time and money. How people tackle these factors, as well as a whole host of others, is what brings us here today. 

We have compiled tips from three creators working in different sectors of the industry and although their work and output might be very different, their advice is universal - upgrading your kit, understanding the business side of the industry and having perseverance and patience. 

You will hear from: 

●       Isabel Infantes, sports photographer (S04E06, first released September 2023): listen here

●       Aïda Muluneh, photojournalist and artist (S04E07, first released October 2023): listen here

●       Robert Marc Lehmann, underwater and wildlife photographer (S04E04, first released July 2023): listen here

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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 photographers from the worlds of sports and wildlife, who reveal the key lenses in their kit bags that help them capture stunning images in a variety of settings. Tune in for valuable insights and recommendations to enhance your own photography kitbag, including an unexpected lens favourite from one of our guests.

You will hear from:
● Phill Magakoe, (S04E06, first released September) > listen here
● Isabel Infantes (S04E06, first released September) > listen here
● Nicolai Deutsch (S04E04, first released July 2023) > listen here
● Robert Marc Lehmann (S04E04, first released July 2023) > listen here

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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.   


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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 here
• Rosie Lugg (S04E01, first released March 2023) > listen here
• Nicolai Deutsch (S04E04, first released July 2023) > listen here
• Robert Marc Lehmann (S04E04, first released July 2023) > listen here

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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.  

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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 here
• Robert Marc Lehmann (S04E04, first released July 2023) > listen here
• Rosie Lugg (S04E01, first released March 2023) > listen here

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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.  

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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. 

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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 here
• Ydwer Van Der Heide (S04E02, first released April 2023) > listen here
• Corinne Cumming (S04E03, first released May 2023) > listen here

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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:

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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 system series camera, the Canon EOS R8.

With its full frame sensor, high speed continuous shooting and advanced autofocus features, Sasha reflects on the challenges she was set on a trip to Paris in this special
launch episode. If you’ve ever considered making the leap from an APS-C to a full frame, mirrorless camera, this one’s for you!

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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 Dasha discovered relatively recently that she has synaesthesia.

In this relaxed and intimate conversation, they discuss their careers, including Dasha's work exploring synaesthesia, some of the challenges that neurodivergent people face in the workplace and their hopes for how the industry might change in the coming years.

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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 Ang Jackman and Samona Olanipekun have very different styles, but they've both made terrific, visually-stunning short films. Jade's is about a Suffragette self defence group, while Samona's is about a man wrestling with himself both physically and metaphorically. 

They are also joined by Lammas Parks' New Business Manager Mia Powell, who is here to guide us through the project and explain the company's ethos and why Canon and Lammas Park make for such a strong partnership.

Sustainability, diversity and the future of filmmaking are hot topics of discussion in this fascinating episode. Let us know what you think via our socials:

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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 Murray. Ian has been investigating the science of sight for several years now and his findings are both fascinating and surprising. In this episode of Shutter Stories, he delves deep into his research to explore the effects that light has on the human brain, while also discussing his own career and the kit that he has used as a world-renowned cinematographer.

 Find out the answers to these questions and more in an episode that may make you question the nature of reality itself!

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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 Burnhill, who gives Martin a lowdown on many of the 80(!) new and upgraded features.

In the second half of the episode we welcome adventure photographer Teddy Morellec and videographer Nicolai Deutsch to find out how they got on with the camera. Both have been testing it on shoots in the mountains and both used a range of features that demonstrate just how flexible and powerful the EOS R6 Mark II really is.

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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 concerned with the historic and contemporary representation of her culture. Roï is a photographer, interdisciplinary artist and designer from Beirut, whose work is interested in the intersectionality between graphic design, photography, and the arts.

Laura finds out how they strike a balance between their personal lives as a couple and their professional careers. Are they ever able to switch off after a hard day's work, or does it dominate their conversation? How does their collaboration work? And what are their favourite - and least favourite! - parts of working together?

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