The craft behind the lens
Get the lowdown on the history of Canon’s L-series lenses, the design of the new EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM lens, and why top photographers rely on the range.
31 Jul 2017
Get the lowdown on the history of Canon’s L-series lenses, the design of the new EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM lens, and why top photographers rely on the range.
31 Jul 2017
Paolo Verzone had just seconds to shoot portraits of the stars at Cannes Film Festival. Find out why he chose the Canon EOS R for the job.
Tilt-shift lenses aren't just for architecture or portraits. Three photographers reveal how they use them in creative ways in other genres.
Is full-frame mirrorless right for you? Canon's Mike Burnhill answers 10 frequently asked questions about EOS R, EOS RP and RF lenses.
Three leading Canon Ambassadors share the practical professional portrait photography tips they wish they’d known when they started.
Filmmaker Sébastien Devaud shares how the 4K UHD camcorder’s revolutionary codec and pro features helped him film a champion sprinter.
Three filmmakers used Canon's new PL-mount Sumire Prime cine lenses on challenging shoots. Find out how they performed.
Brett Danton shares how he shot an aspirational supercar commercial in a desert, with an EOS C700 FF and an EOS C200 mounted to a car and a drone.
The acclaimed image-maker talks to us about how he’s using photography to emotionally reconnect people with the natural world.
From mountainside eagles to whales, the photographer and scientist takes us on a journey through his remarkable Arctic photography techniques.
Meet renowned filmmaker Yann Arthus-Bertrand and discover how his team carried out powerful interviews and met technical challenges on his documentary, Woman.
08 Mar 2019
Young photographer Dasha Starr learnt how to get the best shots from a quirky wedding with pro photographers and mentors Factoria182.
Canon Ambassador Markus Morawetz reveals his techniques for candid wedding photography with the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS R.
Three leading wedding videographers reveal why they choose the Canon DSLR, Cinema EOS and mirrorless cameras they use.
The top 10 things you need to know about the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM lens.
Frits van Eldik reveals how he used Canon EOS 5DS R cameras to take amazingly detailed photos of the motor race from a mountaintop 2km away.
Jaroslav Monchak reveals his favourite Canon cameras and lenses for shooting high-end fashion photography.
Behind-the-scenes on a documentary shoot where the Canon EOS C200 showed it was more than a match for the desert conditions of Namibia.
Photographer Fernando Guerra and Canon’s Mike Burnhill share expert advice on the best Canon architectural photography lenses and camera.
Pro photographer Rosie Hardy reveals the story behind her first portrait shoots with the Canon EOS R and the RF 85mm F1.2L USM lens.
Wedding photographer and Canon Ambassador Félicia Sisco talks about shooting editorial-style bridal portraits with the RF 85mm F1.2L USM lens.
The DOP of Altered Carbon reveals how he shot the visually stunning cyberpunk series using an arsenal of Canon Cine primes.
Lorenz Holder shares how he used the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens to shoot a skateboarder in action under a geometric viaduct.
Young photographer Michaela Nagyidaiová dives into landscape photography with an environmental story, with pro mentor Toby Smith.
What are the key things you need to know about making social media videos? Commercial photographer Quentin Caffier gives his best advice.
Magnum's legendary documentary photographer has turned to landscapes. He reveals 5 considerations that give meaning to his photographs.
Canon Ambassador Pascal Maitre pushed his camera's ISO further than ever before when photographing life in places with no electricity. Here's what he learned.
Action photographer and Canon Ambassador Richard Walch compares the two types of full-frame camera and reveals when he'd choose one over the other.
What happens when pros swap genres? David Noton shows a wedding, a family and two sports photographers how to shoot landscapes.
The Danish videographer and photojournalist Nicolai Brix was the first filmmaker to try shooting video with the Canon EOS R system. Here’s what he thinks.
The young photographer recounts his epic journey through 22 African countries capturing rarely-seen wildlife, landscapes and cultures.
Canon Ambassador Clive Booth and Canon printing expert Suhaib Hussain reveal how to make your own pro-quality photo prints.
Photographer Antonio Gibotta talks about shooting models covered in fluorescent paint, in a studio lit only by UV lamps.
How do you begin a travel photography career? Pro travel shooter Annapurna Mellor offers advice to new talent Henry Jay Kamara.
The wildlife photographer reveals how the super-telephoto L-series Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens has proved indispensable.
Award-winning sports photographer and Canon Ambassador Marc Aspland reveals six techniques that helped him take better sports photographs.
The Magnum Photos member tells us about her multi-layered photography and how she immerses herself (sometimes literally) in a story.
The photojournalist and Canon Ambassador tells the story behind her spontaneous documentary photograph of life in the Jordan Valley.
Photojournalist Carolina Arantes tested the low-light capabilities of the EOS R System to capture the energy of the Paris swing dance scene.
How silent shooting and a reliable EVF helped Sanjay Jogia shoot a vibrant wedding with the Canon EOS R.
Matt Ben Stone explains his lens choices and techniques for capturing Denise Mueller-Korenek’s blisteringly fast Land Speed Record.
The French filmmaker and Canon Ambassador talks about his career and reveals how he hopes to change the world.
The filmmaker talks about her vision for Woman, which she co-directed and co-produced with Yann Arthus-Bertrand.
From the camera position to posing the tough questions, this is how the Woman team carried out their powerful interviews.
An insight into the Woman editing room shows how the team met some of the technical and narrative challenges of the post-production process.
In a collaborative project with Getty Images and Canon, fashion photographer Wanda Martin teaches emerging talent Rianna Gayle her key techniques.
Photojournalist Neil Aldridge explains how he captures award-winning conservation images – and why he always carries Speedlites.
Audun Rikardsen reveals how he retrieved a camera lost for a year in freezing Arctic waters, and the polar bear 'selfie' it took.
The Magnum photographer specialises in taking photos where most others won't go. In -30 degree temperatures, only certain lenses will do.
Learn to take better black and white pictures, and which Canon camera is best for black and white photography, with these expert tips.
Fashion photographer Javier Cortés talks about his classic portraits in low light, inspired by Old Master paintings.
How the EOS R helped the Austrian photographer shoot his emotive, intimate studio portrait series about fatherhood.
Canon Ambassador David Noton talks about one of his best shots, which was ironically taken near his home… despite his world-travelling work.
Get a fresh dose of photographic inspiration by grabbing your Canon camera and following this creative exercise.
Expert advice from top professional David Noton on the best Canon lenses for any style of landscape photography.
The aerial photographer reveals how he tells stories from the sky, including his recent series on China's food production problem.
Wedding and self-portrait photographer Rosie Hardy spills the beans on how she's used social media to grow her brand.
Ilvy Njiokiktjien's fly-on-the-wall images, shot with the EOS R, give an intimate insight into single fathers and their families.
An award-winning film documents the story of photojournalist Giles Duley – an IED survivor whose empathy and compassion infuses his work.
It's not all long lenses and fast shutter speeds: pro sports photographer Tom Jenkins shares his top tips for improving your sports shots.
Bird photographer Markus Varesvuo shares tips and talks about photographing the white-tailed eagle in action.
As wedding photographers Julia and Gil photographed a couple with the EOS R, they found it so easy they handed the camera to the couple too.
How the Canon EOS R’s wide dynamic range and silent shooting helped Tasneem Alsultan to document the unseen lives of Saudi Arabian women.
Biologist and photographer Christian Ziegler explains how he photographs amazing rainforest wildlife with a macro lens.
Documentary wedding photographer Lyndsey Goddard reveals how she remains invisible to capture memorable moments.
James Musselwhite shares how Canon L-series lenses helped him deliver sharp, rich-coloured images for his Portrait of a Wrestler project.
Wildlife photographers and TV presenters Jonathan and Angela Scott share their kitbag favourites and discuss their TV show, Big Cat Tales.
Veteran Magnum photojournalist Chris Steele-Perkins talks about the story in his career that affected him most.
Canon Ambassador Helen Bartlett explains how she takes memorable black-and-white family photos in everyday places – and how the EOS R helps.
Building on over three decades of EOS innovation, discover how Canon engineers have unlocked new levels of optical excellence with the EOS R System.
The Canon Ambassador talks about his long-lasting love affair with his Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens.
Find out how the Canon Ambassador simplifies "the most difficult tool in photography" for great portrait lighting.
On his recent assignment photographing the humanoid robot Sophia, Canon Ambassador Giulio Di Sturco faced a dilemma.
The photographer shares her approach to taking naturally-lit portraits inspired by the Dutch Masters.
This 19-minute film is an insightful and revealing portrait of a master of photography in action, in an environment that stretched him to his limit.
Canon Ambassador Paolo Verzone explains how he battled epic shooting conditions to capture the essence of the Arctic.
The Magnum photographer talks about the techniques he uses to express his personal view of the world.
The Swedish photojournalist and Canon Ambassador’s emotive portraits of displaced children were achieved with a Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 lens.
How the award-winning production company used the Canon EOS C700 FF to create a cinematic-style trailer in just three days.
Sebastião Salgado, known for his intensely demanding, long-term projects, reveals what he believes photojournalism is all about.
The latest in our series on female photographers features music-focused Christie Goodwin, who refuses to be limited by anyone’s expectations.
Maciek Nabrdalik spent over a decade visiting the city's exclusion zone taking shots on a range of Canon cameras, including the EOS R.
The "underwater visual artist" shares the challenges behind her creative underwater portraits.
Going into battle with the Iraqi Special Operations Forces came with the territory for award-winning filmmaker Olivier Sarbil.
Sushi is the star of a short film that shows, in playful splendour, the versatility of Canon’s TS-E lenses for shooting moving image.
Go behind the scenes to see how Canon engineers developed the latest in broadcast lens technology.
How the EOS R helped the Austrian photographer shoot his emotive, intimate studio portrait series about fatherhood.
Getty Photographer Hannah Peters shares her career as a sports photographer and what it's like to be a woman on the sidelines.
When daylight faded, the sports photographer saw an opportunity for a unique, atmospheric low-light motorsport photo.
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Sports photographer Samo Vidic shares how he shot an exciting portrait and captured dynamic action shots while hanging from a rope off a climbing wall.
Photojournalist and Magnum Photos member Patrick Zachmann shares the key advice that has helped him in his career.
How the DOP battled the Arctic elements to create a compelling series with a stylish cinematic vision
How the Canon Ambassador fought through a snowstorm, walked on frozen water and used three DSLRs to meet a demanding brief.
Fast reactions and a camera she could rely on helped Carolina Arantes capture this fleeting moment on a cattle farm in Brazil
Top portrait photographer Tom Barnes on getting the best from tricky subjects with his Canon cameras and lenses
Landscape photographer and Canon Ambassador David Noton talks about his latest project – shooting 'stitched' landscapes with the Canon EOS R
The fearless French photojournalist talks about her motivation, and the skills and techniques needed when photographing dangerous groups of people.
Canon Ambassador Sanjay Jogia shares his best marketing tips for wedding photographers
We interview the 2017 Canon Female Photojournalist Award winner about her heartfelt project.
The Canon Ambassador reveals how he created striking printed publicity images for the Birmingham Royal Ballet using the Canon EOS R System.
Russian wedding photographer Katya Mukhina talks about shooting on location in Iceland with the EOS R system.
Canon Ambassador Brent Stirton put Canon's new EOS R system to the test with a five-day tour capturing the landscape, wildlife and people of Namibia.
Hanging off a cliff on the coast of Ireland, editorial photographer Richard Walch put the EOS R to the test
Should you be shooting 4K at all times to future-proof your work? A Canon video specialist shares his best advice.
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The Canon Ambassador tells the story behind her portrait of a Kazakh girl with a cup of tea, taken during a long-term project in western Mongolia
The Danish videographer and photojournalist Nicolai Brix was the first filmmaker to try shooting video with the Canon EOS R system. Here’s what he thinks.
The former photojournalist explains how the smallest professional camera in Canon's range helped to bring her 'Rummage of Flowers' shoot to life.
Photojournalist Daniel Etter photographed dark, archaic conditions in Romanian coal mines using the full-frame mirrorless Canon EOS R system.
Parkour collective Storror reveal how they filmed their rooftop leaps and urban spectacles across Istanbul.
Cinematographer Nancy Schreiber put Canon's new full-frame cine camera to the test on a challenging shoot. Here's her verdict.
TV presenter Chris Packham brings his passion for wildlife and ecology to his eye-opening photography.
Being winched over the sea in a helicopter couldn't be further from Clive Booth's day job shooting fashion. The Canon Ambassador shares his project.
The producer who brought us Blade Runner and The Italian Job on where he finds inspiration and his advice for aspiring producers.
The French photojournalist reveals how he shot his award-winning project, and shares tips for working in extreme low light.
Award-winning photographer Ivor Prickett talks about documenting action on the front line during the Battle for Mosul.
The photojournalist renowned for multimedia projects is now reaching out to audiences in new dimensions. We discuss this and more.
The photographer's career could have taken an entirely different turn, had it not been for an important insight she learned from a movie.
Calvin Hollywood discusses his escalating career as a photographer and hugely popular retoucher.
Canon photographer Allison swapped New York newsrooms for life as a stringer in India and Bangladesh, covering stories of empowerment.
The internationally renowned French photojournalist explains the value of long-term projects, and how to make it in photojournalism today.
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Four athletes, four techniques, two cameras, eight shots: the stories behind Samo Vidic’s powerful portraits.
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Veteran photo editor Ayperi Karabuda Ecer tells us what it takes to cut through the noise in a crowded photojournalism industry
Do beautiful images romanticise war and suffering? The curator of James Nachtwey's exhibition in Milan sits down with eight photojournalists to debate the question.
From far flung conflicts, back to his home city of New York, the celebrated photographer reveals the stories behind his most powerful shots.
Photographer Bieke Depoorter explains how she uses her position as a passing stranger to capture intimate and insightful portraits of family life.
The travel photographer reveals the keys to becoming a one-man social media-focussed creative agency.
The acclaimed image-maker talks to us about how he’s using photography to emotionally reconnect people with the natural world.
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We interview Jasper Doest about taking the plunge and reinventing his award-winning wildlife photography style.
Canon Ambassador Guia Besana shares the story behind her travel shots of Longyearbyen, Norway, where winter temperatures plummet to -15°C.
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Go behind the scenes at Canon's Utsunomiya lens factory to see the engineering feats, innovation and craftsmanship that make L-series lenses so impressive.
The photographer and filmmaker on how he overcame the challenge of shooting reef manta rays, thanks to his Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.
Sports photographer Elizabeth Kreutz shares how she captures the drama of big boxing moments, in and out of the ring.
Sports photographer and Canon Ambassador Samo Vidic talks us through this white knuckle ride of an action sports shoot.
Getty photographer Mimi Haddon shares how her heroes – and a costume shop – inspired her to create artistic photos in vibrant colour.
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Director of Photography Tristan Oliver reveals how this stop motion feature film was made, and why it took 80 powerful Canon DSLRs to shoot it.
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Alessandra Meniconzi explains how she captured Switzerland's traditions in limited light.
Photographer and filmmaker Fergus Kennedy shares how he captured authentic images of the elusive Komodo dragon on the Indonesian island of Rinca.
Reclaim Photo is an alliance for organisations working to diversify visual journalism. Co-founder Tara Pixley tells us why…
Canon Ambassador Brent Stirton tells us what he learnt from photographing blind people and the pioneering doctors treating them.
Famous photojournalists discuss the future of the industry, and their prognosis may not be what you expect...
Lebanese photojournalist Jumana Jolie uncovers the unique perspective she brings to shooting cities, especially her native Dubai.
DoP Danny Etheridge has used the Canon EOS C300 Mark II and the XF205 to successfully shoot survival shows in some of the world's most extreme locations.
It’s only when the documentary photographer's subjects relax around the camera that she can capture fleeting moments such as this.
The true crime documentary cinematographer talks about filming people convicted of murder after being coerced into making false confessions.
The American photographer on how he came to take pictures of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden on the campaign trail of 2016.
The French documentarian shares her approach to photographing people, and her top advice for those looking to mimic her success…
The renowned photographer reveals his detailed casting procedure, and the vital role both his casting director and the Canon EOS 5D play in the process.
The Algerian photojournalist talks about her heartfelt approach to covering conflict and why she worries that the public is losing trust in photography.
Canon Ambassador David Noton talks about his best shot of 2017, which was ironically taken near his home… despite his world-travelling work.
An exploration of energy poverty across Africa won photographer Pascal Maitre first prize in the new London Business School Photography Awards.
Find out how Canon’s new Cinema RAW Light format gives filmmakers using the C200 easier access to RAW shooting than ever before.
We ask Katy Barron, of London’s Michael Hoppen Gallery, for her advice to emerging fine art photographers.
Sir Don McCullin tells us about the times he chose to to turn his lens away from the action, and his belief in photography as theft.
A portrait taken aboard a rescue vessel in the Mediterranean Sea won the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2017, and refocused attention on the human crisis.
Getty photographer Maja Hitij talks about the global stories that fuel her passion, and the challenges of covering major sporting events.
When he was commissioned to photograph Sergei Polunin, Lorenzo Agius chose to try something new – but there were challenges...
Respected photobook publisher Dewi Lewis shares his tips for getting your photos published in book format.
Documentary photographer Amy Toensing uncovers the strength and beauty of widow outcasts in India, Uganda and Bosnia.
The Sunday Times photographer Marc Aspland explains his process for taking captivating imagery.
The photographer who has created many firsts in the world of holographic artistry talks about his life’s work and how he uses the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II to create 3D images.
Eighteen-year-old Daniël Nelson on photographing an endangered gorilla at ease in its natural environment.
She was 13 when she first picked up a camera. Ten years on, this fine art photographer is making waves in the industry.
The cinematographer talks about her passion for narratives, portraying characters empathetically, and the importance of sticking to your guns.
Clive Booth on the amazing contrast ratio and colour gamut range that can be achieved with HDR filming, and why it’s the way to future-proof your work.
Follow photographer Travis Hodges’ advice on how to escape your creative prison.
Mark George, Sir Don McCullin’s manager, gives an affectionate account of the man he has worked with for over three decades.
Check out this documentary that reveals how the recently premiered short film Stump was made.
The iconic British photojournalist talks about his life and work, including his new project McCullin in Kolkata.
With fewer than 30,000 rhinos left, Brent Stirton’s Rhino Wars project shines a crucial light on their plight.
The makers of stunning new short film Stump explain why the Canon EOS C700 was the perfect choice for its low-light scenes.
Continuing our series on women in photography with Getty Images, Jean Chung explains why she, a Korean woman, is photographing the aftermath of conflicts in Africa.
Cinematographer Seb Slayter talks about making a unique surfing film using the “tack-sharp” Canon EOS C700 paired with a C300 Mark II, for jaw-dropping results.
Self-confessed “control freak” Quentin Caffier talks us through his photographic process, revealing how he achieves his unique style…
Travel photographer Lottie Davies shares her single most important tip for photographers about to enter the industry.
Are you looking to pitch to a photo editor? Here are five ways to make yours “cut through the noise”, according to CNN freelance photo editor Sarah Tilotta.
Ksenia Kuleshova, who attended the Canon and Magnum student programme at Visa pour l'Image 2017, talks to us about documenting life in the troubled territory of Abkhazia, and how she won a commission for it from the New York Times.
This innovative Getty photographer’s photos mix elements of portraiture and still-life. Here, she explains why her work is driven by her fear of forgetting.
It takes more than great pictures to make a difference. The photojournalist explains how he reaches the right audiences to tell the stories that matter to him.
The EOS C700 took to the Thames and the sky above London to capture premium 4K video of a luxury river yacht service in daylight and nighttime – see the results, and go behind the scenes on the shoot.
As one of the first photographers to get his hands on the hotly anticipated Canon EOS 6D Mark II, David Clapp put it through its paces shooting landscapes across the UK.
“I didn’t choose to cover conflicts, conflict chose me”: Jérôme Sessini on surviving danger and violence, the emotional impact, and why he will carry on.
Photojournalist Ilvy Njiokiktjien has won awards for her conflict zone photography but faced a new set of challenges to capture a spectacular water dance troupe.
The Slovenian-born sports photographer explains how he pulled off a trick of the eye, with an emotional impact...
Sebastião Salgado, known for his intensely demanding, long-term projects, reveals what he believes photojournalism is all about.
Nick Nichols' ethical approach to staging and manipulation explained.
The Canon Explorer had always wanted to scale this most difficult of coastal climbs. She took her EOS 5D Mark IV along to capture a stunning 4K video and pictures of her nerve-shredding attempt.
In this first instalment of our co-project on the difficulties faced by women looking to forge a career in photography, we shine a light on the genre-spanning genius of Naila Reuchel.
Photojournalist Paolo Pellegrin talks about using the EOS 5D Mark IV to capture an intimate portrait of a gypsy family in Rome, and how well the camera coped with low light during the shoot.
Top portrait photographer Lorenzo Agius explains how the EOS 5D Mark IV’s dynamic range can be the difference between a successful shoot and the type of failure that could cost you business.
Commercial photographer and Canon Explorer Christian Anderl details how the EOS 5D Mark IV’s intuitive controls have revolutionised his workflow, whether he’s shooting photos or video.
Sports photographer Samo Vidic reveals how the EOS-1D X Mark II’s 14 frame per second burst rate was crucial to capturing the action when he shot surfers carving up Munich’s Eisbach river.
Acclaimed wedding photographer Jeff Ascough says the EOS 5D Mark IV can’t be beaten when it comes to capturing skin tones and detail in high and low lights at weddings.
Canon Ambassador and sports photographer Richard Walch uncovers how being able to upload images from your EOS 1DX Mark II to a drive in next to no time is critical to capturing more shots.
Renowned motorsports photographer Frits van Eldik on the how the dynamic range of the EOS-1D X Mark II has brought an extra level of detail to his shots.
Canon Explorer Eddie Keogh explains how being able to crop a shot on the EOS-1D X Mark II and then send it straight from the camera to a client will keep you in their good books.
Expedition photographer Ulla Lohmann wanted to shoot in a live volcano so she turned to the sturdy EOS 5D Mark IV to ensure she came back with the goods.
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