Open Shutter Live

In this episode of Open Shutter, I welcome from the UK, specifically Wales, photographer, Daniel Firth! If you have never been to Wales, this may peek your interest! Daniel shares his early beginnings as a wedding and commercial photographer and how these experiences shaped his outlook when it came to growing his own art. His curiosity with the history of photography led him to buying vintage came...

Welcome back to another episode of Open Shutter as Astro and Landscape Photographer, Gandhar Wazalwar, joins the program ! Gandhar shares how he dug himself out of a 10 year gap with picking up the camera and turned that into a fulfilling journey of chasing the dark skies. He explains his process, why you don't need fancy equipment for shooting astro, and why he values process over results to...

Rob shares his journey into photography where it all started from a back injury in which he had to give up golf. Rob, needing a new hobby to replace golf, his wife bought him a camera. Suddenly, Rob's world changed. He started to practice, joined various clubs and courses, and met people in the community. Not wanting to be tied down to a specific niche, Rob loves the challenge of trying differ...

Welcome back to another episode of Open Shutter as I welcome Photographer Chis Noronha! Chris is a seasoned wildlife and nature photographer with his journey starting back in 2007 with his honeymoon in Mexico. At the time, he wanted to take better photos so he invested in a DSLR and the rest as they say is history. Through the years, Chris has been engaged with the photographer community, learning...

In this episode of Open Shutter, we're live from the nation's capital as I welcome photographer, Farhina Balayet. I'm always excited to speak with creators who live in different cities as you get a new perspective and approach. It's a fascinating conversation as we discuss the best photography spots in Ottawa, the meetup culture, how to overcome imposter syndrome, the importance of...

Welcome back to another episode of Open Shutter as I welcome photographer, Michele Thompson to the program. Michele's journey started when she was trying to find a way to cope with her depression and anxiety. Through this journey, she loved how the camera slowed down life and helped her focus in the moment. This passion led Michele to learn as much as she could, attending various meetups in th...

I have the pleasure of welcoming photographer, Varad Thalnerkar, to the program! Join the conversation as we discuss Varad's early beginnings, how he got himself motivated, and how he uses mediation to centre himself in this noisy world. Varad considers himself a landscape photographer but don't let that fool you, his astro stuff is pretty good as well and he credits extensive planning and...

In this episode of Open Shutter, I welcome Toronto photographer, Mohsen Majnoon! Mohsen is a seasoned astro photographer, having recently shot both the solar eclipse and the northern lights within a month! Despite his experience and knowledge, he says he is constantly learning, meeting new people, and growing as a photographer, diving into different niches such as medium format, film, and even vid...

Marni is an accomplished photographer having a self published book, "Walking The 6ix", running the "ladies of the GTA" photography group, along with travelling to far flung destinations to capture its beauty. A huge thank you to Marni for sharing her journey and experiences, what she's learned, and how her lessons can help others out there. You can follow Marni here! https:...

In this episode of Open Shutter, I welcome photographer, Tatiana Campbell aka @sunshine_obsessed on Instagram. Join the conversation as we dive into Tatiana's early beginnings, the importance of community, how her photography is a mood booster, and her recent experience at Twist Gallery where she printed and sold her work for the first time. It's a fascinating conversation with some great...

Welcome to another episode with local photographer and creator, Christine Duncan. What I love about Christine's work goes beyond her photos, but it's her philosophical approach to being a creator. She loves to engage her audience, asking thoughtful questions, provoking discussion, and encouraging growth. It's a fascinating conversation as we dive into all things surrounding "The C...

Welcome to another episode of Open Shutter Live with Eddie Chan! Eddie is a passionate a photographer dedicated to the craft with his love of chasing the night skies, eclipses, and sun alignments. Join the conversation as Eddie shares his first memories with a camera, why community is critical, and the friendships he has formed which has pushed him outside his comfort zone. A massive thank you to...

Welcome back to another episode of Open Shutter as I welcome back to the program Andrew Mussington! This is Andrew's third time on the podcast and it's always a great conversation. Join the conversation as we discuss Andrew's journey into photography, why he prefers using strobes, and the pros and cons of being published in the current day. A big thank you to Andrew for coming on, be s...

Welcome back to another episode of Open Shutter as I welcome back former co-host of this very podcast, Bryan McGowan! Bryan's been busy working on his YouTube channel which focuses on the paranormal/ghost investigations. Join the conversation as we discuss Bryan's YouTube journey, the highs, the lows, how it feels to be monetized, along with tips and tricks for fellow creators. If you'...

Welcome back to another episode of Open Shutter as I welcome Toronto Photographer, Ishmam Rhaman! Join the conversation as we discuss Ishmam's creative mindset for photography, his unique ritual on his birthday, and why he doesn't like being confined to a specific niche and set of rules. A big thank you to Ishmam for coming on, be sure to check out his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/i...

Welcome to another episode of Open Shutter as I welcome local Toronto film photographer and Hasselblad guru, Ishkhan Ghazarian! I've known Ishkhan for quite a while, having met him at a meetup several years ago. Join the conversation as Ishkhan describes why he loves the technical process behind photography, his love for Hasselblad, business tips and tricks, and some exciting projects coming d...

Welcome back to another episode of Open Shutter as we're live from Miami with wildlife photographer and creator, Jesus Rouco! Join the conversation as we discuss Jesus' journey into wildlife photography, why failure is apart of the process, what he likes about being a YouTuber, along with a crazy bear story! A huge thank you to Jesus for taking the time - check out his socials below: https...

Welcome back to another episode of Open Shutter as I welcome Toronto photographer, Tony Dibartolomeo! Join the conversation as we discuss Tony's unique approach, how his journey started, and why his outgoing personality has helped him in his journey meeting with like minded people! A big thank you to Tony for coming on and thanks for watching! https://www.instagram.com/tony_dibart/ Follow: htt...

Welcome to another episode of Open Shutter as I welcome photographer, Jesse Frybort! It's a fascinating conversation as we discuss the importance of community, why giving back is so important, along with ways to combat imposter syndrome. Join the conversation and be sure to check out https://www.instagram.com/jessefrybort/ Follow Open Shutter for future shows! https://www.instagram.com/openshu...

Welcome to another episode of Open Shutter as I welcome back local photographer, Ibad Ur Rehman! It's great to welcome Ibad back to the program as he is a talented photographer who shares some great advice and insight on how to get to the "soul" of your photos. Check out the pod and be sure to follow Ibad on IG @ https://www.instagram.com/rehmanibad/Link to our 1st discussion https:/...

Welcome to another episode of Open Shutter as I welcome local Toronto photographer, Darcy O'Quinn! Join the conversation as we discuss how photographing his son's baseball games led him to discover his passion for street photography. Recently returning from Japan, Darcy explains how his approach including the use of lighting and angles to get unique shots in city environments. His work has...

Welcome to the 2024 Season Premiere Of Open Shutter! I'm pumped to have Toronto photograher, Joaquin Naval to open things up. Join the coversation as we discuss Joaquin's journey throught photography, advice for people starting out, and why community is so important. It's a useful conversation for all of us, no matter where we are in our journey. A big thanks to Joaquin for taking the...

Join the Season Finale of Open Shutter as I welcome fellow photographer and creator  @tonyfphotography  ! It's a fascinating conversation as we discuss Tony's approach to his craft, lessons he's learned along the way, along with some great advice for all of us! Be sure to check out Tony's work at the links below and follow Open Shutter for show announcements in 2024! https://www.in...

Welcome back to another episode of Open Shutter as I welcome Toronto photographer, Rakesh Baro@! Join the conversation as we discuss how National Geographic helped fuel Rakesh's journey along with his favourite times to shoot in the day, along with some important advice for all us creators. You can see Rakesh's work at https://www.instagram.com/rakeshbaro/. Be sure to follow https://www.in...

Welcome back to another episode of Open Shutter as I welcome fellow photographer Brian Quach! I've know Brian for a few years through the Get Out Shoot meetup offering model/portrait workshops. Join the conversation as we discuss why Brian first hated photography, what drove him to learn it, and what he's doing now in the cosplay universe. https://www.instagram.com/bqcosplay/ Thanks for wa...