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

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

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 year

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 v

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 othe

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. Cec

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 t

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 perpetuati

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 va

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

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’v