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WALLACEBURG ARTS: Larry Towell’s photography

Breadcrumb Trail Links opinion column Published July 20, 2023 • Last updated 3 days ago • 4 minute read Larry Towell, a photographer from Lambton County who grew up in Wallaceburg, is shown in this file photo. File photo/Postmedia Network Photo by File photo /Postmedia Network Article content I planned to conclude my Wallaceburg writers’ series this week with a column about a local business where you can get your book published. However, another opportunity presented itself. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content I first heard about Larry Towell from…Continue Reading

Veteran photographer K. Jayaram, pioneer in macrophotography in India, dies in Coimbatore

K. Jayaram | Photo Credit: File photo Acclaimed nature photographer K. Jayaram, who is regarded as a pioneer in macro photography in India, died in Coimbatore on Sunday. He was 74. A recipient of international and national awards, Jayaram dedicated his life to nature photography and remained a bachelor. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the body’s germ-fighting immune system, in March this year and was on treatment. “He was in recovery mode. But he was again admitted to hospital a week ago due to an infection in the lungs. His condition worsened following…Continue Reading

Your mental state is the key to a successful photography career, says Canon research

Photography has long been celebrated as a medium that captures moments, freezes time, and conveys stories. It’s an art form that requires careful consideration, often a great deal of research, and – sometimes – months of planning. Canon recently launched a series called Beyond the Kitbag where Cecilie Harris, head of creative services at Canon EMEA spoke to 20 Canon ambassadors to find out how what motivated them to pick up their cameras and continue exploring their passion. Recent scientific studies emphasize the significance of storytelling and emotion in photography and how psychological events such as entering a “flow state”…Continue Reading

Pro photographer balks at proposed $400 fee to work in Metro Vancouver parks – BC

Commercial photographers may soon have to pay $400 for a permit to take pictures in 23 parks managed by the Metro Vancouver Regional District. Last month, the federation of municipalities launched a pilot program at Campbell Valley Regional Park in Langley, notifying photographers that a permit would be required. It’s currently free, but starting next January, will cost $400. “We’ve noticed a huge increase in nature photographers and also commercial photographers, wedding photographers in our parks and they’re starting to create some conflicts,” explained Jeremy Plotkin, supervisor of visitor services for Metro Vancouver’s regional parks. “We’ve had staff patrol the…Continue Reading

‘It’s an Anti-Cheating Song’ (Exclusive)

“No one ever really buys into that, and I keep explaining it to people,” Shaggy — who’s partnering with Smirnoff ICE — tells PEOPLE of his signature 2000 hit David Clark Photography / Newspix via Getty Images Shaggy All summer long, Shaggy’s keeping the party going. Ahead of his upcoming Hot Summer Nights Tour, the Jamaican-born rapper and singer is currently partnering with Smirnoff ICE for the iconic beverage’s Relaunch Tour, which kicked off in May with a concert featuring Shaggy, T-Pain, DaniLeigh and more. “It was just one of those lineups that was legendary — kind of old-meets-new type…Continue Reading

CBC photojournalist Ben Nelms is nominated for 2022 national photography awards

CBC News Vancouver photojournalist Ben Nelms has been announced as a finalist in five categories of the News Photographers Association of Canada’s 2022 National Pictures of the Year award. This year, Nelms was nominated in five categories: Spot News, General News, Personality, Photo Story, and Photographer of the Year. “I’m honored to be able to document people and their stories in our communities. My hope every day is to take photographs that not only answer questions but that ask questions as well,” Nelms said. “I am privileged to be in many situations that the public cannot witness themselves, and I…Continue Reading