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Multidisciplinary artists from Vancouver, Toronto to vie for $50k photography award

Multidisciplinary artists from Vancouver and Toronto are in the running for the $50,000 Scotiabank Photography Award. Prize organizers have announced a short list including Vancouver’s Ken Lum, the creator of the iconic East Van Cross, and Sandra Brewster and Chris Curreri, both of Toronto. The three finalists each get a $10,000 cash prize. The winner will be announced May 4. In addition to $50,000, the winner gets a solo exhibition at the 2024 Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival and a book of their work distributed worldwide by art book publisher Steidl. Watch | Ken Lum is featured on an episode of…Continue Reading

’80s inspired pet portraits | CTV News

Whether it’s 1980s-inspired fashions, or music, thanks to Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” there’s no doubt the decade has had a comeback recently. Now, a Nova Scotia photographer is channeling the iconic period with portraits of pets and their owners. “I do a lot of weddings, corporate shoots, music videos, portraits, headshots, and, yeah, sometimes I do a fun little gag shoot,” Claire Fraser told CTV News Atlantic. A woman poses for a double exposure style photograph with her cat. (Courtesy: Facebook/Claire Fraser – Photography & Videography) Fraser takes photos of people holding their dogs and cats in their arms. Then she…Continue Reading

OM Digital Solutions Corporation Opens Their New Technology Centre: Great News for the Photography Industry

OM Digital Solutions has announced the opening of a new Technology Centre, close to its Research and Development base in Tokyo. This is superb news for photographers and the wider photographic industry.The OM Digital Solutions Manufacturing Technology Center is located in Hachioji City, Tokyo. It will provide a one-stop verification of processes involved in the planning and development stage of optical lenses through to production. This move shows the company’s commitment to developing new photographic equipment, building upon the hugely successful OM-1 and OM-5 cameras, as well as the recent M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO Lens.…Continue Reading

The Loop develops an eye for film photography

The analog approach to taking pictures in making a comeback with more young Edmontonians shooting and developing with film cameras. This week, The Loop focuses on this growing trend. Reporter Liam Harrap visits a community in Edmonton creating a home for film photos and CBC reporter Kyle Bakx takes us through the effect the renewed love of film photography is having on the local business scene.The Loops27:01Developing a taste for filmThis week host Clare Bonnyman focuses on film photography. The analog approach to taking photos is making a comeback and reporter Liam Harrap takes us to a group…Continue Reading

Photographer John Fielder donates life’s work to History Colorado

History Colorado will open an exhibition dedicated to the art of John Fielder.DENVER — Award-winning landscape photographer John Fielder has made a huge donation to History Colorado.History Colorado announced it will serve as the steward of more than 5,000 photographs Fielder has taken of the landscapes of every county in Colorado.The photographs were chosen from more than 200,000 photographs Fielder has taken in the last 50 years. History Colorado said it would digitize and catalog the Colorado images to be easily accessible and searchable by the public.Fielder’s photography of Colorado has been featured in dozens of…Continue Reading

Happy birthday Sir Mick! Photo exhibition celebrating 80 years of Jagger

As the legendary Rolling Stones frontman marks a significant milestone, La Galerie de L’instant in Nice commemorates his six-decade long career with a photography show.In news that’s likely to make everyone feel old, Sir Mick Jagger will turn 80 on 26 July. You’d be forgiven for thinking the founding member of the Rolling Stones was significantly younger, especially if you’ve seen him perform with his legendary, seemingly boundless energy. As part of the birthday celebrations, La Galerie de L’instant in Nice is set to commemorate Jagger’s six-decade long career at a new exhibition. He’s certainly timeless, so it’s rather…Continue Reading

Frankie Valli Is Married! Four Seasons Frontman Weds Jackie Jacobs in Las Vegas (Exclusive)

The singer, 89, met the former CBS marketing executive in 2007It’s (almost) too good to be true: Frankie Valli is married! The Four Seasons frontman, 89, wed Jackie Jacobs in Las Vegas on Monday, June 26, at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas. “It’s terrific to have found love once again at this stage of my life,” the singer tells PEOPLE exclusively. They exchanged wedding vows at a private ceremony with just the two of them. “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You,” Valli’s 1967 certified gold record, played in the background as Valli romantically sang it into his…Continue Reading

ExploreSask Photo Contest Launch | News and Media

Released on June 14, 2023 Tourism Saskatchewan’s annual ExploreSask Photo Contest is officially underway and accepting entries as of June 14. Enter photographs or videos of your favorite Saskatchewan adventures for a chance to win great prizes. Amateur and professional photographers and videographers are encouraged to submit their most striking content that captures the natural beauty of Saskatchewan and tells stories about its people and communities. The contest runs until September 15.The six contest categories are:People & Places – Portraits of Saskatchewan people from all walks of life enjoying indoor or outdoor activities, and places that…Continue Reading