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

Behind the scenes of any big film set you’ll find a unit stills photographer – a job sometimes likened to being a photojournalist for film. Matt Kennedy has shot stills for an impressive number of films and shows, from Michael Bay's blockbuster Transformers and several Marvel films to the Disney+ Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi and most recently for the Netflix flick Blonde - a biopic about M...

Is it okay to send your pitch to multiple publications at the same time? Today's episode is a must listen for all photography students! Recorded in Perpignan, France at the 2022 Visa pour l'Image International Festival of Journalism, host Ilvy is joined by industry professionals and Canon Student Development Programme (CSDP) mentors, Thomas Borberg and Dimitri Beck of European publicatio...

Ilvy is joined by pro photographers Laura El-Tantawy, James Musselwhite and Helen Bartlett for a lively discussion on documentary and portrait photography. How do these two genres complement each other? The guests talk about their toughest shoots, the things that inspire them to create world-class work and why it's a logical choice for them to use the EOS R System for all of it. What was thei...

In this wide-ranging discussion, guest host and Canon Ambassador Martin Bissig chats with three photographers to find out how moving to mirrorless with the EOS R system has changed the way they work. Lucia Griggi, Eddie Keogh and Maxime Aliaga are all Canon Ambassadors and all specialise in sports and wildlife photography. We learn about their different approaches and methodologies before doing a...

During this episode we're discussing sports photography - specifically, what makes an iconic sports image. Is it one that transports a viewer back to a glorious moment of victory? A portrait of a sporting hero or heroine? Or something else entirely? Does an iconic sports image even need to focus on the sport itself? Discussing this fascinating topic with host Ilvy Njiokiktjien are two guests:...

In this special episode, Ilvy Njiokiktjien meets the new crop of Canon Ambassadors, who all specialise in videography to find out about their lives and careers. In the first part of the episode she talks with videographers Tania Freimuth, Francesca Tosarelli and Elisa Iannacone who have all just joined the programme about the past, present and future of their careers, as well as a discussion on th...

In this bumper episode we go in-depth on Canon’s two brand new mirrorless cameras, the first two APS-C format cameras of the R-System: the EOS R7 and EOS R10. Lucy Hedges talks with photographers and vloggers Dani Connor and Diana Milos who have been getting to grips with the brand new cameras to find out what makes them so special.  They are also joined by Canon Europe Product Marketing Manager,...

In today's episode Laura El-Tantawy sits down for a fascinating and in-depth discussion with Norwegian wildlife photographer, Canon Ambassador and scientist Audun Rikardsen. Audun's incredible work presents beautiful and original images of wildlife that sometimes have the air of the impossible about them, often captured on split-levels or strange angles. He shoots with Canon EOS R-series...

Food photography is everywhere - and more people than ever are snapping pictures of their dinner. But what does it take to create truly exciting and delicious-looking images of food in a world where almost everyone has a smartphone in their pocket? In this episode our new host, Laura El-Tantawy, meets two food photographers to discuss how they get such mouthwatering results. Joining her to discuss...

Ilvy discusses the future of visual storytelling with three Canon Ambassadors and expert image-makers. Photojournalists Ivor Prickett and Laura El-Tantawy have a wealth of experience covering dramatic, emotive and often dangerous situations around the world. They are joined by fashion photographer Evely Duis, whose beautiful and innovative work has an authentic and original creative flair. In this...

In our International Women’s Day episode, Ilvy chats with Sarah Waiswa, a photographer and Canon Ambassador who co-founded the African Women in Photography network. This organisation is designed to showcase for the work of female and non-binary photographers from all across the African continent.  We'll find out exactly what the network is, how it’s helping to connect people and about Sarah&a...

Can our fear be something we as image-makers use to drive our creativity?  In this inspirational episode, visual artist and Canon Ambassador Dafna Tal tells our host, Ilvy Njiokiktjien, how her new project Anchor Point explores the idea of letting go and the transformation it brought. Find out how Dafna planned her project and overcame her nerves, how fear has impacted on her previous work, plus h...

The new Canon EOS R5 C is a true hybrid camera, one that offers the ability to record both high quality video footage and capture superior stills. It's also the smallest Cinema EOS camera to date. In today's episode we'll be discussing the EOS R5 C with drone pilot and  acclaimed videographer Kevin Clerc, who has been busy putting it through its paces. Joining him and host Lucy Hedg...

What does the current imaging landscape look like and how are pro photographers using new technologies? And what is the shape of things to come? In this Shutter Stories episode, Ilvy Njiokiktjien discusses key trends from 2021 that look set to gather pace in 2022. Ilvy is joined by photographer and industry consultant, Damien Demolder, and photography journalist and editor of Digital Photographer...

How can photography and visual storytelling help inspire real change and a more sustainable future? In today's episode Ilvy Njiokiktjien will be discussing this theme with Kathy Moran, National Geographic’s Deputy Director of Photography, and Canon Ambassador Muhammed Muheisen, himself a National Geographic photographer and the founder of the Everyday Refugees Foundation. They cover topics su...

In today's episode Ilvy Njiokiktjien learns more about the brand new Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye lens - a must have new bit of kit for all virtual reality directors. Here to discuss the new lens and how it works with the EOS R5 camera are Canon product specialists John Maurice and Mark Fensome. Ilvy is also joined by filmmaker Rowan Johnson, managing director of Southpoint Films, who h...

To celebrate a decade of Cinema EOS, in this episode of Shutter Stories we speak to two acclaimed filmmakers on their experiences of the Canon range.  First we hear from Jimmy Chin, who lets us in on his Canon Cinema EOS journey, including why he used an EOS C300 Mark II to shoot his award-winning documentary, Free Solo, and his experience of making his latest film, The Rescue. Our second guest is...

Despite only being in her late twenties, award-winning photographer and Canon Ambassador Laura Bisgaard Krogh has had a hugely varied career, starting in news photography before specialising in portraiture. Her best known work has often involved working with at-risk youths, and in today's episode of Shutter Stories, Laura discusses how she balances artistic and ethical considerations to creat...

To celebrate this year's International Print Day - October 20 - we've gathered together several experts to discuss precisely why print is still a vital force in 2021. First up is Deborah Corn, the self-styled "Intergalactic Ambassador to the Printerverse" and the founder of Print Media Centr. A passionate speaker on all things print, she explains why advances in technology and...

Chris Steele-Perkins has been a Magnum photographer since 1979. In that time he has built up an incredible archive of world-class photography. In today's episode of Shutter Stories, Ilvy Njiokiktjien talks with Chris about his new book, The Troubles, which saw him revisit an old project about Northern Ireland, and about the value of archiving your work. He discusses how his new book allowed h...

In this week's episode we're going in depth on the new Canon EOS R3. Canon Product Specialist Mike Burnhill is here to answer all of your burning questions about the new mirrorless camera. From the amazing eye control function and its ‘backside illuminated stacked’ sensor to the R3’s ability to achieve 30FPS and its vehicle tracking autofocus, this Q&A is a deep dive into the most ad...

You’ve seen the specs, now it’s time to go deep on the thrilling new Canon EOS R3 camera - a compact, lightweight mirrorless powerhouse! In this episode we talk to Canon Product  specialist Mike Burnhill about the new camera and lenses and what they mean for  photographers. We also catch up with award-winning sports photographers Vladimir Rys and Richard Heathcote who have been busy putting the ne...

In this episode, host Ilvy Njiokiktjien talks to members of the intrepid A Perfect Planet crew about their experiences filming the acclaimed BBC documentary series. Among the topics Sophie Darlington and Matt Aeberhard discuss are the demands of working to a brief, including the necessity of thorough preparation, the need to think on your feet, and the physical and emotional challenges of the job....

This bonus episode is all about getting insight from industry professionals. Canon Ambassadors Ksenia Kuleshova and Michele Spatari, speak to host Ilvy Njiokiktjien about how they started their careers by taking part in the Canon Student Development Programme and how it helped their progress as photographers. In this episode we uncover their experiences, how the programme has gone on to shape thei...

Christie Goodwin has spent her life travelling the world photographing the world's leading pop stars, bands and musicians from every genre. She's taken striking and beautiful images of world class performers like Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and countless others and she is also the house photographer for the Royal Albert Hall. In this in-depth one-on-one conversation with Lucy He...