Shutter Stories: A Canon Podcast on Photography, Filmmaking and Print

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Insights, kit and the conversations that matter, with the world’s leading photographers and filmmakers in Shutter Stories.

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

    EPISODE 1

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

    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-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

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

    EPISODE 2

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

    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-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

    43 min
  3. Beyond the Glam: photographing Eurovision and more with Corinne Cumming

    EPISODE 3

    Beyond the Glam: photographing Eurovision and more with Corinne Cumming

    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-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

    49 min
  4. Conservation and adventure: capturing Earth’s rapidly changing ecosystems

    EPISODE 4

    Conservation and adventure: capturing Earth’s rapidly changing ecosystems

    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

    36 min
  5. History, culture and collective memory: how photography has shaped the world

    EPISODE 5

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

    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-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

    38 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Framing the field: celebrating diversity in sports photography

    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

    45 min
  7. Advocacy through art: challenging traditional representations of Africa

    EPISODE 7

    Advocacy through art: challenging traditional representations of Africa

    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

    1h 6m
  8. Reframing masculinity: disrupting men's fashion photography

    EPISODE 8

    Reframing masculinity: disrupting men's fashion photography

    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-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

    50 min
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