Canon Convos

Canon Ambassador Alisha Lovrich is just as much an athlete as she is photographer and because of this she has an innate understanding of what the people on the other side of her lens are going through. This allows her to see what other photographers can't and most importantly, gain the trust of her subjects. In this episode Canon NZ host Ben Journee will be chatting to Alisha about how she turned her two passions into an exciting career, and her experiences at some of the biggest sporting events from across the world including Olympic games in Tokyo.   

See more of Alisha's work here! https://www.canon.com.au/get-inspired/creators/ambassadors/alisha-lovrich

This week interviewer Jarrad Seng becomes the interviewee as he talks to guest host and fellow photographer Daniel Boud about his latest project 'The Story of Scars', which he brought to life with the support of Canon Australia. This portrait series explores human resilience, and the power of photography to connect people in an intimate and unique way. In this episode Jarrad shares an insight into how this project was created, and the impactful lessons he learned along the way. 

Canon Australia Ambassador and acclaimed wedding photographer James Simmons joins us again on the Canon Convos Podcast. Since his last episode James has been announced as one of Canon Australia's Ambassadors and the winner of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year awards 2020, which he is also judging this year in 2021. 

In this episode James also shares the challenges he faced working within an industry affected by Covid-19, his journey with the EOS R5 a year on, and the benefits of entering photography competitions.

As an Ambassador, James will also be undertaking a passion project backed by Canon Australia. In this episode he gives us some exclusive insight into what we can expect to see from him in the future. 

Check out James' and Jarrad’s work below!

As a proud descendant of the Wiradjuri and Yuwaalaraay nations, Marley Morgan uses her passion for photography to bring insight into motherhood, and to explore her Indigenous culture, community and Country.

In this episode, Marley chats with host and Canon Ambassador, Jarrad Seng about the importance of allowing your identity to shine through your photography, the challenges of the industry, and some of the great work she’s doing within the community.

Alex Cohen moved from France to Australia over 9 years ago and has since built an incredibly successful career, solidifying herself in the wedding industry.  In this episode, Alex chats to long time friend Jarrad about her journey from one country to another and what it's taken her to build a successful business along the way.

Alex describes her photography as a true representation of herself: honest, bold and raw. Emotive, romantic, real and without pretense. She touches on this throughout the episode and explains why human connection is the most important element in her craft. 

It's a great chat to end the year, we hope you enjoy it!

For a while now we've been delving into the lives of established photographers and videographers but in this episode we've decided to change it up a little, sharing a different perspective from a young and emerging creative.

Enter, Sienna Kitchener.

An 18 year old, indigenous photographer and videographer from Northern New South Wales who has been shooting for over 5 years. We've had the pleasure of watching her grow through her involvement in our youth mentoring program Red Straps and boy, does she shine!

In this episode, Sienna opens up about the challenges she faces as a young creative in the emerging phase of her journey, the impact mentoring has had on her confidence and her career, as well as some insight into the passion projects she's currently working on.

If you're in the early stages of your career this is a great episode with really insightful tips from both Sienna and Jarrad.

Enjoy!

Tajette O’Halloran is an Australian photographer from Melbourne, who’s work centres around her immediate family and the complexities of relationships in Australia’s suburban landscapes. 

Her work has been exhibited extensively both nationally and internationally and has been awarded and short-listed for a number of photography awards, including the British Journal of Photography Portrait of Humanity Award, the Doug Moran Portrait Prize, and the William & Winifred Bowness Photography Prize.

In this episode Tajette chats to Jarrad about how building your own body of work can lead to unexpected opportunities, the story behind one of her biggest shoots, and how the lockdown in Victoria affected the way she approaches her creative work. 

Enjoy!

Dave is a cinematographer and director specialising in documentary and factual television, with a portfolio that extends across comedy, music and a range of social and branded content, shooting and directing for the likes of The ABC, SBS, National Geographic, triple j, Netflix, and more. He's also the recipient of numerous Australian Cinematographers Society awards, including a Golden Tripod, and has been awarded a Young Walkley award for video journalism.

In this episode,  Dave draws on his journey from building computers to becoming an award winning cinematographer and shares invaluable tips and advice on how to get started in the world on cinematography. 

It's a great listen, we hope you enjoy it!

Mridula Amin has achieved so much in her short career as a reporter and photojournalist. Her work focuses on topics of migration, identity and social justice in the Asia-Pacific region and has been featured by National Geographic, ABC, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, SBS, and VICE News and The New York Times. She's also been nominated for a Young Journalist of the Year Walkley Award and was a SUNSTUDIOS Emerging Photographer Award 2019 Runner Up. Impressive, right?!

Before recording this episode Mridula and Jarrad had never met, but after getting to know each other they discovered they share similar backgrounds and lived experiences that shaped the way they photograph today. It's an interesting chat between the two, who also explore what it's like to be a photojournalist in the unprecedented year of 2020. 

Enjoy!

Daniel Boud has been an inspiration of Jarrad's for a long time — it was actually Daniel's blog post on concert photography tips that got Jarrad through his first gig shooting a music festival many years ago. 

We can see why Dan is such an inspiration to many! He's known for his sophisticated, emotive use of lighting and striking portraiture, and has an extensive portfolio of talent spanning across musicians, actors, dancers, drag queens, athletes, chefs, artists and more. As well as being Time Out Sydney’s Chief Photographer, Dan works regularly with many of Australia’s top performing arts organisations including Sydney Theatre Company, The Australian Ballet, and Sydney Opera House.

In this episode Jarrad and Dan discuss why you shouldn't lose sight of shooting what you love and the importance of sharing knowledge with your community. Daniel also touches on how creativity helped him move forward during life lockdown. 

Enjoy!

With an abundance of world experience, Melissa’s photography has taken her across the globe from Australia to Nepal, Africa, Samoa and everywhere in between. Melissa has spent the past few years relentlessly chasing her dreams, wherever they take her, and has learned a lot along the way. 

In this episode Melissa chats with Jarrad about her journey as a travel photographer, shares advice on how to be sustainable in a competitive industry, and to embrace vulnerability as part of the creative process. Enjoy! 

In this episode Jarrad catches up with long time friend and renowned time-lapse photographer, Matt Vandeputte to chat through a topic they get asked regularly by other creatives: What does it take to earn an income from your passion in photography? They also talk about earning a passive income, why photographers should invest in this, and strategies on how to get started.

Matt, currently residing in London, compares the photo industry abroad to Australia and shares his perspective on how it's changed overtime. He also explains why finding your niche' and drawing on your passion are two key ingredients to starting a successful business in this industry. 

Get your notepads ready fam, there's lots to learn!

Welcome to our first episode of Canon Convos! 

For months photographers and videographers were teased with the specs of our revolutionary EOS R5 interchangeable lens mirrorless camera. Just before launch in July 2020, Aussie west coast creators, Jarrad Seng and James Simmons, got hands on with the EOS R5 to put it through some initial paces. 

In our first episode, join James and Jarrad for a discussion on their first impressions of the EOS R5, and listen to how James sees himself applying the EOS R5’s features to his work in the wedding industry. He also offers tips on he stays relevant in the competitive wedding market and where he finds inspiration to ensure his images stand out from the crowd.