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 ..read more

In the first episode of 2021 we delve into Canon’s Ambassador programme. First up, veteran Ambassador Joel Santos talks about his experiences in the programme with host Lucy Hedges. In the second half of the episode, Lucy chats with new Ambassadors Laura El-Tantawy, Eliška Sky and Pie Aerts about their experiences as photographers and why they’re excited about becoming part of the programme. We also check in with 12 more of the new Ambassadors to find out their photographic goals for 2021. Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Fa ..read more

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 wha ..read more

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 ..read more

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 wit ..read more

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  Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook ..read more

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 anima ..read more

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 ..read more

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 Shu ..read more

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: 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 ..read more