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Unpacking Sean Scott’s Photography Kit

Sean Scott is one of Australia’s leading travel photographers, but how did he get started and what’s in his kit? Find out here.

‘Its only rock 'n' roll but I like it’: Wendy McDougall on 40 years behind the camera.

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.

Unpacking Jules Ingall’s Photography Kit

Jules now photographs for newspapers and magazines all over Australia. So, what’s in her kit bag? Well, that 60D she originally owned is long gone.

Best Photos of 2018 From The Community

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.

Madagascar Through the Lens of Jay Collier

Canon Photographer Jay Collier has been working as a wildlife photographer in Africa since 2004. In this insightful guide Jay shares his favourite photography locations in Madagascar, along with advice on how to master the art of wildlife photography. Learn all about the 'Great Red Island' and its abundance of rare and beautifully bizarre wildlife.

Photographing Finland with Elaine Li

In this guide, photographer Elaine Li shares her favourite locations to shoot. From snow-white fields to ethereal pine forests, Finland sure has a lot to offer.

Discover Morocco with Photographer Brook Rushton

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.

Discover the Enchanted Beauty of India with Melissa Findley

Celebrated for her dramatic landscapes and ultra-emotional portraits, Queensland-based photographer Melissa Findley has travelled the globe in search of the perfect photo. But it’s the “people, culture and chaos” of India that have truly captured her imagination.

The Canadian Rockies Through Tony Irving’s Lens

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.

Discover Egypt and Jordan with Photographer Jona Grey

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.

Alex Ellinghausen: First Photographer named Australian Press Gallery Journalist of the Year

Alex Ellinghausen: First Photographer named Australian Press Gallery Journalist of the Year

Photographing Peru with Jordan Hammond

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.

Tokyo and Kyoto: Photography Guide from @itchban

With its space-age cityscapes, bustling streets and centuries of culture to explore, Japan is one of the world’s greatest destinations for photographers. But there’s so much to see that it can be hard to know how or where to start. Here to help hone your focus, photographer and Japanophile Benjamin Lee zooms in on his two favourite Japanese cities: Tokyo and Kyoto. Read on to discover his favourite Japanese photography spots, as well as essential etiquette tips and recommendations on camera gear and settings.

Attila Csaszar: From Budapest to a Vegemite Spread

Japanese Craftsmanship & Innovation Collide in the making of EOS R

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.

Top 10 Destinations for Travel Photography

We reached out to some of the best photographers in our community for a list of their favourite destinations for travel photography.

Celebrating World Photography Day

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.

Taking the Path Less Travelled: A Travel Photographer's Journey

Matt Cherubino, a Melbourne-based travel and lifestyle photographer, opens up about the unique career path he's taken. Read more.

No Place Like Home

A decade ago photojournalist Craig Golding stumbled upon the pleasure of uncovering unfamiliar stories in familiar surrounds. The rest is history, as they say.

An Exhibition 30 Years in the Making

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.

15 of the Best Canon Community Images from 2017

Check out some of the boldest and most beautiful photographs from the Canon Australia social media channels from the year.

Hugh Stewart on a Lifetime of Portraiture

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.

A Long Way From Home: Life Inside the Zaatari Refugee Camp

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.

Discovering One of Africa’s Best-kept Secrets

Connie Cao - the creative brain behind the K is for Kani blog - embarked on a photographic adventure of a lifetime on Namibia.

The Martian Landscape That’s Home to Some of the Purest Salt on Earth

Peter Franc discusses how he captures stunning aerial photographs of evaporative ponds in Western Australia's Shark Bay World Heritage Area.

Kayakcameraman: An Accidental Artist

Cancer positively changed the Kayakcameraman, Paul Jurak’s, life in more ways than he could have imagined.

Women in Surf

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.

Behind the Image: THE LAB – Inner Critic

One of the participants from Inner Critic—the latest experiment from THE LAB—reflects on her experience and the impact the challenge has had on her professionally.

Seven Incredible Photography Destinations to Put on Your Bucket List

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.

When Patience Pays Off: Dr Chris Brown

In this interview Chris reflects on his time in the Azores archipelago, searching for the elusive Sperm Whale with Krystle Wright.

Inside the World's Largest Cave: Jarrad Seng Discovers the Key to Creativity

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!

Behind the Image: Rubbing Shoulders with a Warlord

Acclaimed conflict photographer and Canon Master, Stephen Dupont, illustrates the scene behind one of his prized war-time images from Badakhshan.

THE LAB

Shifting creative thinking behind the lens and pushing photographers to break the rules with experimentation.

Tales by Light

Images have the power to connect and change the world, giving voices to people, cultures, nature and past generations – allowing them to be heard.

The importance of personal projects

Professional photographer Alex Wallace explains why it is important to challenge yourself with personal projects.

Get the stories behind these images

Professional photographer Simon Devitt reveals what is behind his favourite architectural images

Capturing two Aussie icons in photos

Phil Hillyard talks composition and how he captured iconic shots of Steve Waugh and Julia Gillard.

Break the rules with experimentation

Creativity is completely rediscovered in 'The Lab' – a unique space where photographers break the rules with experimentation to achieve unforgettable images.

Pizza Hunt tells a compelling story of a fast food favourite in photos

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.