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

Capturing Tomorrow: The Impact of Future Tech on Imaging

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the dawn of the daguerreotype to the era of mirrorless technology, the imaging landscape has continually evolved, driven by technological advance...

Love and Business: how to thrive as a couple in wedding photography

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Weddings, with their whirlwind of emotions and fleeting moments, demand intimacy, trust, and coordination. And who better to navigate these intricacie...

Developing resilience: coping with trauma in photojournalism

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

War correspondents experience similar rates of PTSD as combat veterans so in this timely episode, our host Ilvy Njiokiktjien is joined by professor of...

Moment #6: If not photography, what would you do?

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the next episode of our short-form podcast series, Shutter Stories Moments.  Being a part of the photography, filmmaking or content creati...

Reframing masculinity: disrupting men's fashion photography

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Ilvy Njiokiktjien as she speaks to two creators, Cecilie Harris and Jamie Ferguson, who are challenging the traditions of men’s fashion ph...

Moment #5: Career investment top tips

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the fifth episode of our short-form podcast series, Shutter Stories Moments. There are a number of elements that contribute to a successfu...

Advocacy through art: challenging traditional representations of Africa

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Ilvy at Tate Modern art gallery in London as she discusses the incredible exhibition A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography with Aï...

Moment #4: Lens Talk: Kit Bag Holy Grails

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the fourth episode in our short-form podcast series, Shutter Stories Moments. In this Moment, we delve into the must-have lenses that photo...

Framing the field: celebrating diversity in sports photography

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 cel...

Moment #3: Unpacking proud moments

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 story...

History, culture and collective memory: how photography has shaped the world

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Moment #2: Getting your start in the industry

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second episode in our new short form podcast series, Shutter Stories Moments.  This episode features stories and advice from photograp...

Conservation and adventure: capturing Earth’s rapidly changing ecosystems

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Although most people have heard of climate change and the extinction of many species, very few have seen and experienced first-hand how animals, ecosy...

Shutter Stories Special - How it's done: Skate the Museum

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you take four world-class skaters and let them loose in one of Britain’s most iconic buildings? Canon's latest exciting, tric...

Moment #1: Developing an individual style and carving a niche

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Shutter Stories Moments, a brand new series of short-form podcasts. Each episode we will bring you advice, guidance and anecdotes from our ...

Beyond the Glam: photographing Eurovision and more with Corinne Cumming

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 phot...

How I learned to take pictures again: Adventure photographer’s life-changing journey

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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-chan...

International Women’s Day: Embracing Equity with Rosie Lugg and Nicole Chapoteau

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s International Women’s Day and the theme for 2023 is ‘embracing equity’, but how does this apply to photography and content creation? Can...

Welcome to Shutter Stories Season 4

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 eve...

Framing the Future: Alexandra Andreeva on stepping into full frame photography

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Canon EOS R8 has landed! In this special episode, Canon Ambassador and professional photographer, Martin Bissig catches up with part-time surgeon,...

Neurodiversity in the creative space

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ilvy Njiokiktjien talks with cinematographer Ash Connaughton and visual artist and photographer Dasha Pears about how being neurodivergent factors int...

Filmmakers of the future: Meeting Lammas Park

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lammas Park is an award-winning film and TV production company founded by Sir Steve McQueen. They've recently collaborated with Canon on two shor...

The science of cinematography, with Ian Murray

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much do we really understand about the way moving pictures affect us psychologically? And does this science also apply to stills photography?Join ...

Mastering stills and motion with the Canon EOS R6 Mark II

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The brand new Canon EOS R6 Mark II has arrived! In this special episode, host Martin Bissig gets to grips with the latest incredible addition to the R...

Partners in life and photography

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Photography is often seen as a lone pursuit, but that isn't always the case. In this episode, Laura El-Tantawy meets a pair of photographers who ...

On set with Unit Stills Photographer Matt Kennedy

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 K...

Insight from the inside: 5 home truths for photography students, from the pros

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Face to face with documentary and portraiture

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ilvy is joined by pro photographers Laura El-Tantawy, James Musselwhite and Helen Bartlett for a lively discussion on documentary and portrait photogr...

Where sport and wildlife collide

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this wide-ranging discussion, guest host and Canon Ambassador Martin Bissig chats with three photographers to find out how moving to mirrorless wit...

Iconic sports photography

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During this episode we're discussing sports photography - specifically, what makes an iconic sports image. Is it one that transports a viewer bac...

Meet the new Canon Video Ambassadors

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Ilvy Njiokiktjien meets the new crop of Canon Ambassadors, who all specialise in videography to find out about their lives an...

Everything you need to know about the Canon EOS R7 and EOS R10

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

The science behind wildlife photography

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Laura El-Tantawy sits down for a fascinating and in-depth discussion with Norwegian wildlife photographer, Canon Ambassador an...

The changing world of food photography

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

The future of visual storytelling

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ilvy discusses the future of visual storytelling with three Canon Ambassadors and expert image-makers. Photojournalists Ivor Prickett and Laura El-Tan...

Sarah Waiswa: Building a photographic community

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our International Women’s Day episode, Ilvy chats with Sarah Waiswa, a photographer and Canon Ambassador who co-founded the African Women in Phot...

Overcoming fear with creativity, with Dafna Tal

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can our fear be something we as image-makers use to drive our creativity?  In this inspirational episode, visual artist and Canon Ambassador Dafna Ta...

Introducing the Canon EOS R5 C

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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&...

Imaging Trends to watch out for in 2022

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Photography and the planet: Sparking positive change

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can photography and visual storytelling help inspire real change and a more sustainable future? In today's episode Ilvy Njiokiktjien will be ...

Venturing into VR: a 180º view into Canon’s newest lens

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

10 Years of Cinema EOS with Jimmy Chin and Meena Singh

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

The ethics of portrait photography, with Laura Bisgaard Krogh

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Despite only being in her late twenties, award-winning photographer and Canon Ambassador Laura Bisgaard Krogh has had a hugely varied career, starting...

International Print Day Special: the future of print

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate this year's International Print Day - October 20 - we've gathered together several experts to discuss precisely why print is st...

Revisiting an archive, with Chris Steele-Perkins

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 toda...

Canon EOS R3 - Your questions answered

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 bu...

New kit special: Canon EOS R3 & RF lenses

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

A Perfect Planet: behind the scenes with Sophie Darlington and Matt Aeberhard

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Ilvy Njiokiktjien talks to members of the intrepid A Perfect Planet crew about their experiences filming the acclaimed BBC docum...

Student special: Essential insights from photo industry pros

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This bonus episode is all about getting insight from industry professionals. Canon Ambassadors Ksenia Kuleshova and Michele Spatari, speak to host Ilv...

Fireworks! The music photography of Christie Goodwin

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christie Goodwin has spent her life travelling the world photographing the world's leading pop stars, bands and musicians from every genre. She&a...

World Photography Day special: The origins of photography

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In a double-length World Photography Day special episode, we reflect on photography’s 150+ year history with historian and longtime curator of photo...

Inside the mind of a picture editor, with Dagmar Seeland

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Picture editors play a vital role in the photographic industry, but their job is sometimes overlooked by the general public. In today's episode w...

Changing pace: The challenges of modern sports photography

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sports photography has changed a lot over the last two decades thanks to new technologies and the rise of social media. In this episode, host Lucy Hed...

“Nature at its most charged” - Storm chasing with Camille Seaman

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Storm chasing evokes images of brave people risking life and limb as they hurtle at high speed towards enormous tornadoes. In this episode of Shutter ...

The ethics of wildlife photography

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wildlife is one of the most popular genres in photography, but it's not free from ethical dilemmas. There are longstanding debates as to how clos...

World vs Camera - Photographers pushing their cameras to the limits

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about stories of photographic kit being pushed to its absolute limits - and sometimes beyond! Joining our host Lucy Hedge...

Trends in visual storytelling

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Ilvy Njiokiktjien is joined by Getty's Director of Creative Insights EMEA, Jacqueline Bourke, as well as photographer and...

Photographing a connected world with Jerome Gence: portraits of online life

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Ilvy talks with Pierre & Alexandra Boulat award-winning photographer Jerome Gence about his projects exploring the way tha...

Shooting guns: Gabriele Galimberti on photographing controversy

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Ilvy Njiokiktjien discusses the issues around shooting controversial topics as a photojournalist with Canon Ambassador and recent...

Has Covid-19 changed video production forever?

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we discuss the future of remote video production. Both our guests faced tough challenges during the pandemic, but both came th...

How pro photographers use competitions to get ahead

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we discuss competitions and grants how they can help and further a photographer's career. Joining our host Lucy Hedg...

Streaming with Clive Booth

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're joined by photographer and filmmaker Clive Booth who has spent the last year building an incredible home studio ded...

A changing landscape: the rise of climate-focused photography

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the rise of climate photography and how many landscape photographers have moved from taking more traditional images to work...

Telling women’s stories through photography

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, photojournalist Ilvy Njiokiktjien talks about fictional and staged photography with photographer Guia Besana and art historian L...

Fashion Week: Access all areas with Paul Cunningham

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fashion photographer Paul Cunningham reveals what it's like to attend a fashion week. He explains how to get access to the shows, what it's ...

Meet the wedding photographers thriving in adversity

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All photographers have had to rethink how they work recently and wedding photographers in particular have been hit hard by the necessary restrictions ...

Inside the Canon EMEA Ambassador programme

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

2020: The year that changed us all

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In our end of the year special, hosts Lucy Hedges and Ilvy Njiokiktjien look back on their favourite moments from a year of Shutter Stories episodes, ...

How the body positivity movement is changing fashion

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy Hedges discusses the growing body positivity movement with fashion photographers Jade Keshia Gordon and Tarik Carrol. They debate if fashion hous...

Tell us what you think!

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Shutter Stories listeners! We have a favour to ask. As we're coming to the end of our first year, we'd really like to know what YOU thin...

Black Lives Matter and the power of photography

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our host Ilvy Njiokiktjien talks with Alexis Hunley and Sama Kai, two photographers who have spent 2020 documenting the Black Lives matter protests in...

What makes an image iconic?

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, a single image can sum up a complex situation, start trends or change deep-seated attitudes. It’s photos like these that come to define e...

How Deep Learning is changing photography

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Shutter Stories we’re discussing how AI and deep learning are becoming an increasingly common part of camera technology. Can...

Mental health and photography

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Following World Mental Health Day, we're discussing mental health and photography with Tasneem Alsultan and Anastasia Taylor-Lind. Working as a p...

Behind the lens of the Canon EOS C70

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed it, Canon has recently added next generation products to its Pro AV line-up. Headlining this is the new Canon EOS C70 - the revolut...

Women Who Photo & Film

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To coincide with the Women Who Photo & Film panel at this year's TPS this Shutter Stories episode will focus on celebrating women within the ...

From Berlin to Beijing: Interviewing Clemens Boecker

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk with filmmaker Clemens Boecker about the remarkable journey he embarked on while filming pop star Joey Kelly. Kelly set o...

My first professional gig

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to three professionals about how they made those tricky first steps from amateur to pro. Hasan Aslan is a cameraman who was th...

Maintaining momentum on long term projects

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, photojournalist Pascal Maitre and landscape photographer Quintin Lake discuss how they maintain momentum on long-term projects. Pasca...

Toughest Wildlife Projects

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this roundtable discussion, Shutter Stories sits down with three top wildlife photographers to find out about their hardest shoots. From sleepless ...

New Kit Special: EOS R5, EOS R6, RF lenses, imagePROGRAF PRO-300

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this bumper episode of Shutter Stories we recap the exciting new products revealed by Canon and hear the personal experiences of the photographers ...

Filmmaking in a time of lockdown

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode we’re discussing how the COVID-19 lockdown has impacted the video industry. Joining our host Emma-Lily Pendleton, is Danish...

Paolo Verzone: Capturing Frozen Moments

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we're talking with the acclaimed editorial photographer Paolo Verzone about his life and career to date. He discusses...

Eddie Keogh: Man of the Match

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Keogh has been taking great sports photography for more than 35 years. Although he continues to shoot all kinds of sport, he is best known for f...

Mashid Mohadjerin: Portraits of Resistance

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk with the acclaimed Iranian-born visual artist and photojournalist Mashid Mohadjerin. Mashid's work explores issues of gen...

Photographers and social media

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Shutter Stories, we're talking social media. From Facebook and Instagram to YouTube and Twitter, having a social media presenc...

In Conversation with: Christian Ziegler

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Shutter Stories, we're talking to the hugely respected natural history photographer, Christian Ziegler. Christian has spent hi...

Coronavirus Special - Part 2

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the second part of our special on coronavirus, Ilvy Njiokiktjien talks to two more guests about the impact of the global pandemic. This time around...

Coronavirus Special – Part 1

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a two part special, Canon Ambassador Ilvy Njiokiktjien talks to two guests, photojournalist Kim Ludbrook and travel photographer and p...

In conversation with Daniel Etter

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Shutter Stories talks with photojournalist Daniel Etter about his experience in one of the - in his own words - "archaic" c...

In conversation with Joel Santos

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The award-winning travel photographer Joel Santos talks to Shutter Stories about how he got started, and about one of his major ongoing projects: a re...

In conversation with photojournalist James Nachtwey

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this live interview, the Imperial War Museum's research curator of photography, Hilary Roberts, talks to the renowned photojournalist James Na...

In conversation with broadcaster Chris Packham

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In an interview recorded live at The Photography Show, the popular broadcaster and conservationist tells us about his lifelong love of nature photogra...

In conversation with sports photographer Tom Jenkins

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Jenkins has been taking great sports photographs for decades. In this interview, he tells us why grassroots matches are as important to his work a...

In conversation with Isle of Dogs DOP Tristan Oliver

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tristan Oliver is a director of photography working in stop motion animation. He’s a rare breed – Tristan estimates there are no more than five ot...

In conversation with wildlife cinematographer Sophie Darlington

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to award-winning nature filmmaker Sophie Darlington shortly after she had finished filming a new feature for Disneynature.As well as discussin...

Shutter Stories Trailer

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Business, creative, kit and careers – find out about the world’s leading photographers and filmmakers in Shutter Stories. Coming soon!