A mainstay of the Sydney music scene, Ruby uses her distinctive eye for hue and tone to capture an array of local and international artists.
Canon Australia partnered with Getty Images to create a special opportunity for Canon photographers to depict the real, authentic Australia of today.
We love reflecting on the incredible talent and stories shared by our community. Here are 10 of the most celebrated images in 2019.
Award-winning astrophotographer Phil Hart has just released his jaw-dropping footage from 2017’s ‘Great American Eclipse’, the result of five years of work and one truly epic photography expedition. Here, he tell us about the journey and the 185 kilograms of photography gear he took with him.
Hear from five photographers embracing our camera sharing platform Kyōyu to tell the stories they've never been able to tell before.
Stephen Dupont has chased disappearing worlds as a war correspondent and Canon Master for decades. It’s led him to all corners of the globe telling the gripping stories so many of us would never see.
Wondering which are the best Canon lenses for you? We reached out to our community to ask which is their go-to lens, and what it is that keeps them going back for more.
In 1979 Wendy McDougall sold her first photograph to one of the biggest bands in Australia, The Angels. Here, she reflects on what's now been a 40-year career creating striking images of the most iconic Australian and International musicians.
Take a look at Klae’s photography. It’s expressive. Emotive. It captures both mood & moment. Not bad for a bloke who only picked up a camera 3 years ago.
One of our favourite things to do each year is reflect on the incredible photography and stories shared within our community, and we have to say 2018 has blown us away. Here are 10 of the most celebrated images from the community this year.
Canon photographer Mark Clinton put his 5D Mark IV kit to the ultimate test when partnering with professional skiier, Fraser McDougall in New Zealand's Wanaka wilderness in a high-flying collaboration to get the shot. Watch the video here.
Warrick Eady was always a keen photographer, but it wasn’t until he came home to Australia after serving in Afghanistan with the army that it became a real influence on his life – thanks to the Canon Collective.
Australian photographer Julia Wheeler describes herself as an ‘adventure addict’ – she’s also a competitive champion freediver, and an ambassador for Take3ForTheSea. Discover more about her life as a photographer, conservationist and explorer.
Learn more about Alex’s Canon Collective photography journey and why he swapped his video games for a camera.
Brook Rushton is an accomplished travel, unit stills and fine art photographer based in Sydney. He has travelled the world shooting for projects like Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, Tomorrow When the War Began, Killer Elite, Terra Nova, and James Cameron’s Deepsea Challenge 3D. But it was while working in Morocco that Brook discovered his favourite photography destination and fell for the breathtaking landscapes of North Africa.
Michelle Hauschild: From the Sidelines to Behind the Camera
Tony Irving is an experienced landscape photographer with a great respect for the natural environment and its preservation. His pursuit of the world’s most idyllic landscape locations has led him across Europe, Asia, North America, but it’s the snow-capped peaks and turquoise lakes of the Canadian Rockies that Tony regards as the most special.
Jonathan Grey Mendoza (‘Jona Grey’) is a photographer and filmmaker from Sydney. As a travel agent-turned-travel-photographer, Jona has travelled to almost 60 countries with his partner Aubrey Daquinag, shooting for global brands and creating the moody images he has become known for. Here Jona shares his favourite photography locations in historic Egypt and Jordan, along with his recommended camera gear and settings. He also provides general advice on exploring these epic lands, and advice on what to pack for your epic photography trip.
Catherine Scott reveals the journey of making her best cinematic documentary, Backtrack Boys and the performance of the Canon C300.
Alex Ellinghausen: First Photographer named Australian Press Gallery Journalist of the Year
Jordan Hammond is a freelance travel photographer and storyteller from the UK who has travelled through Asia, Europe and beyond. However, it’s Peru that has truly won Jordan’s heart and he is immensely passionate about sharing the country’s dramatic landscapes and vibrant culture with the world. In this article, Jordan offers his tips on exploring Peru’s best photography locations, as well as a packing checklist and advice on the best camera gear and settings to use.
Steph Vella is a passionate travel, landscape and portrait photographer based in Sydney. She’s explored the world in search of the perfect frame but names Iceland as her ultimate bucket-list destination for travel and landscape photography. Here Steph shares her tips on finding the best photography locations in Iceland, as well as her recommended camera settings, gear, and lenses for travel and landscape photography.
Learn more about the making of the new EOS R system, how it will unlock a new level of optical excellence and expand the range of shooting even further.
The Canon EOS R was placed in the hands of five photographers in different Japanese locations. With only 24 hours to familiarise themselves with the new features, and re-think a new way of shooting, watch their first experience with EOS R.
Music photographer Maria Boyadgis takes the new EOS R for a test spin in the busy streets of Tokyo. See her first impression and what she captures on her 24 hours with the EOS R.
Beren Hall shares his thoughts on the new EOS R, from a filmmaker’s perspective. See his first impression and what he captures.
Travel photographer Cait Miers uses the new EOS R to shoot the art of hand-crafted wooden surfboards in Japan. See her first impression and the images she captured in this 24-hour challenge.
Dr. Chris Brown journeys to Northern Japan for the ultimate test in low light performance – astrophotography with the EOS R and RF lenses. Check what he captures in this 24-hour challenge
We reached out to some of the best photographers in our community for a list of their favourite destinations for travel photography.
Go behind the lens and into the minds of three new photographers motivated to draw attention and inspire the world to protect vulnerable aspects of our world: children, the ocean, and Australian Indigenous Culture. Learn more about Tales by Light Season 3 here.
In this episode of Tales by Light Season 3, follow Simon Lister’s journey to document the conditions of working children in Bangladesh as part of his assignment with Orlando Bloom and the UNICEF.
In this third episode of Tales by Light Season 3, follow Dylan River's personal journey to document some of Australia's surviving Aboriginal cultures of the Northern Territory.
This World Photography Day we took the opportunity to find out what photography truly means to a few faces from different parts of our community, and why being curious with a camera in-hand is such an important part of their lives.
A behind the scenes look into how four Canon photographers work on the road when their only brief is: Be curious. If you see something, get out and shoot it. Read more.
Born out of lingering childhood curiosity, Girt by Sea is the result of a unique, aerial photography adventure by two Australian photographers.
Matt Cherubino, a Melbourne-based travel and lifestyle photographer, opens up about the unique career path he's taken. Read more.
Phil Hillyard is one of Australia’s leading professional sports photographers. To find out more about Phil’s unique experiences in the industry, we invited Canon Collective member, and sports photography fan, Mark Wong, to ask him a few questions.
A decade ago photojournalist Craig Golding stumbled upon the pleasure of uncovering unfamiliar stories in familiar surrounds. The rest is history, as they say.
Learn more about Agender: a new platform and exhibition that celebrates the best in Australian female photography.
One of Australia’s most decorated professional surfers documented the crawling moments of the beginning of the sport. Now the images have been brought to life in Tom Carroll’s first exhibition.
Discover the striking beauty of the Great Barrier Reef through the lens of aerial photographer Josh Smith.
Check out some of the boldest and most beautiful photographs from the Canon Australia social media channels from the year.
Wildlife advocate Brad Leue created this incredible time-lapse on his front veranda in the Kimberley
In this interview Hugh talks about the evolution of his style has evolved, a memorable encounter with Clint Eastwood, and the joy he finds in connecting with people.
Canon Collective community member, Reilly Wardrope, chats about the experience that made this image above Tangalooma Resort possible.
Award-winning photojournalist Darrian Traynor met some of the 80,000 displaced Syrians living in the Zaatari refugee camp — Jordan’s fourth largest city. See what he discovered here.
Internationally-acclaimed Portrait Photographer Michele Aboud Reveals How She Picked Light Awards Winner. Read more here.
Next time you hear a chopper or plane overhead, just think, it could be one of these talents on the hunt for their next jaw-dropping image.
Connie Cao—the creative brain behind the K is for Kani blog—joined the Canon Collective on an adventure of a lifetime to Namibia.
The first official selection from Show Us What’s Possible immediately spoke to our expert panel. Watch more to see why.
Peter Franc discusses how he captures stunning aerial photographs of evaporative ponds in Western Australia's Shark Bay World Heritage Area.
Stefano Bona shares the experience behind his winning image from Canon Light Awards LIVE: Adelaide. Read more here.
Discover a unique aerial perspective of Australia's mighty north with National Geographic's Outback Wrangler, Matt Wright.
Discover how Canon Collective member Mitch Pearson-Goff sees the world through photography.
In this web series, Pro Surfer Sally Fitzgibbons, Photographer Fran Miller, World Junior Champion Macy Callaghan, Professional Longboarder Belinda Baggs and Ripcurl GM Digital Brooke Farris, discuss how women’s surfing has changed, where it’s going and the beautiful imagery that’s been its oxygen along the way.
A discussion of women’s surf imagery in 2017.
Images of history and the characters who shaped women’s surfing.
How do the world’s best surfers and brands manage the content expectation with their social networks every day?
What’s next for the future of women’s surfing?
Creative director Leigh Carmichael talks us through the themes, inspirations and ideas that help shape Tasmania’s leading winter festival. Read more here.
What happens when you take on a photo shoot, and all your inner thoughts, questions and doubts become impossible to ignore? Inner Critic—the latest experiment from THE LAB—aims to find out.
Discover how Canon Collective Member Russell Charters sees the world through photography.
With almost 200 countries in the world, how do you decide where to travel to first? The Canon Store asked seven photography-loving adventurers to help you choose.
Dr Chris Brown teamed up with Krystle Wright to film this incredible story of photographing Sperm Whales in the Azores. Find out if their reputation as an aggressive animal is actually justified, or just the stuff of legends.
In this interview Chris reflects on his time in the Azores archipelago, searching for the elusive Sperm Whale with Krystle Wright.
Find out how this passionate photographer and Canon Collective member sees the world.
When I walked into Automata—the restaurant we were meeting at for the latest creative challenge in THE LAB series.
It’s a simple truth. If we’re always looking for inspiration in the same places, we’re likely to come up with similar results.
Over two decades, the award-winning Canon Master Stephen Dupont has been a champion for the people of fragile and marginalised cultures through his hauntingly beautiful and intimate photographs of humanity.
Jonathan and Angela Scott are multi-award-winning wildlife photographers and conservationists who call Kenya home.
Claiming the Canon Light Awards 2016 Grand Prize, Alistair McBurnie embarked on an African photography adventure with the Canon Collective. Read his story here.
In Vietnam's Hang Son Doong—the largest cave system in the world—photographer and Instagram sensation Jarrad Seng rediscovers the path to creativity. Check out his journey here!
Read how engineer and nature-lover Helen Holdsworth got lost on her way to photograph Mount Paris Dam, during the Canon Collective Tasmania Festival.
Kim Tucci knows about the importance of capturing life with babies better than most—she has five of them! Kim’s the mum of one-year-old quintuplets with three older siblings
Acclaimed conflict photographer and Canon Master, Stephen Dupont, illustrates the scene behind one of his prized war-time images from Badakhshan.
The latest #CanonChallenge was set by Krystle Wright—an award winning adventure photographer, Canon Master, and dare-devil who shows no fear.
Eugene Tan—the creative brains behind Aquabumps—captures Australia's, and the world's, most iconic beaches from the air.
From Cape York to Bruny Island; Sydney Cove to Shark Bay—we're bringing you top-notch Australian imagery in this breath-taking aerial photography series.
Discover Lake Amadeus, one of the Northern Territory's hidden gems, with our Canon Collective Ambassador, Jay Collier.
Canon photographer Josh Smith shows us a bird's eye view of rural Australia and it's farmers through his stunning aerial photography.
Daniel Tran reflects on his competition-winning image from Vivid Sydney. Read more here.
Take look back at your favourite Canon Instagram posts of 2016.
Daniel Linnet reveals his passion for photography and the experience of mentoring Lisa Wilkinson
Many think imagination ends with childhood, a cruel blow that many of us never recover from. But what happens when we lose it – do we really lose it?
Enjoy this hand-picked gallery of street photography images by photographers from around the world
It takes faith to look at a blank piece of paper and trust that, if you purchase it, you’ll be rewarded with an incredible piece of photography.
Many think imagination ends with childhood, a cruel blow that many of us never recover from. But what happens when we lose it – do we really lose it?
Shifting creative thinking behind the lens and pushing photographers to break the rules with experimentation.
The moon gods were smiling down on us last night. Despite the pesky cloud-cover, some photographers were lucky enough to snap some epic images. Check out the Super Moon time-lapse above, then below treat yourself to some of the best Super Moon shots we've seen so far from our talented community across Australia.
Images have the power to connect and change the world, giving voices to people, cultures, nature and past generations – allowing them to be heard.
Behind every powerful image, is a powerful story. In this new three-part documentary series, go behind the lens with Angela and Johnathan Scott from Big Cat Diary, underwater photographer and publisher of WetPixel Eric Cheng, and war photographer Stephen Dupont.
Four in five Australian students print out their work as a study aid.
A Canon Master shares the secrets to timeless wedding photos
Canon Master photographer Stephen Dupont tells of the human emotion he witnessed amidst a natural disaster.
In Tales by Light season one, Krystle Wright captures a balance of action and nature as she takes on skylining above a canyon.
Art Wolfe reveals why the fierce eyes of his subjects are the most powerful element in connecting with his audience in Tales by Light season one.
The Mysteries follows a tenacious, and perhaps crazy, quest to chase down an elusive image and provides a glimpse into the kind of singular passion that drives people to reach their goals, regardless of what stands in the way.
Be part of a challenge to frame images in your mind before they even exist.
Visit a region of an unforgettable variety of natural beauty and you'll never want to leave.
Tales by Light season one storyteller Peter Eastway reveals the art of simplicity in photography as he shoots in the great white wilderness of Antarctica.
In Tales by Light season one, Richard I'Anson photographs the spectacular Bhutanese fire blessing ceremony.
Professional photographer Alex Wallace explains why it is important to challenge yourself with personal projects.
Professional photographer Simon Devitt reveals what is behind his favourite architectural images
Phil Hillyard talks composition and how he captured iconic shots of Steve Waugh and Julia Gillard.
Behind every powerful image is a powerful story and Canon Master photographer Jonas Peterson reveals what he really learned by capturing this wedding.
Aquabumps founder and Canon Master Eugene Tan reveals his life and business as a photographer capturing Australia's oceans and beach culture.
Go deep underwater in Tonga with Canon Master Darren Jew to capture his ultimate shot.
Krystle Wright rigged herself to a rope overhanging a waterfall to shoot kayakers as they paddled underneath in this photographic passion project.
Creativity is completely rediscovered in 'The Lab' – a unique space where photographers break the rules with experimentation to achieve unforgettable images.
Adventure sports photographer shares his favourite features for sports photography.
In this unique experiment, you'll discover how the art of creating something from nothing comes to life.
Krystle Wright shares how her adventures as a photographer has changed her perception of the world.
Driven by nostalgia, two Sydney photographers resolved to shoot every dine-in Pizza Hut building remaining in whatever form it took. With that the Pizza Hunt was born.
For Marina McDonald, pursuing her passion for photography was an emotionally healing experience that gave her focus to enjoy the beauty around her.
The power of photography to tell a story is revealed in 21 personal images from our Canon Masters.
Dr Chris Brown, Australia's Bondi Vet, is a passionate photographer and Canon Celebrity Ambassador.
Six photographers. One subject. Discover how a photograph is shaped more by the person behind the camera than what's in front of it.
The Canon Collective 24-Hour Challenge aims to demonstrate how you can build creative momentum by stepping outside your comfort zone.
Four of Australia’s leading visual creators share their top images and their thought process behind getting that shot.
Chris is a pretty tall fellow, so he's used to having a spectacular view of his surroundings. But, his daily view—sitting at a height of nearly two metres—doesn't compare to what he saw from a chopper last year during Vivid Sydney.
