PHOTOGRAPHY

Join Michelle Valberg for an inspirational and in-depth presentation of some of her most iconic (and recent) wildlife imagery, created using Nikon Cameras and NIKKOR Lenses. As a Nikon Ambassador, Michelle makes iconic images of the scene and wildlife in front of her lens; images that are not soon forgotten. Enjoy this extremely rare opportunity to see some never before seen images, and hear directly from Michelle about her process and her inspiration for the images shown throughout this presentation.

The Art of Composition, tales from a crop-acholic joins Jillian from Tamron as she goes beyond a basic composition conversation. There is more than one way to elevate your subject in a photograph. By utilizing subject placement, leading lines, and other visual clues we will explore: Tension vs Resolution, Balance vs Asymmetry. Jillian will then use image diagraming to demonstrate how to put these ideas into practice. Jillian has a knack for cropping creatively based on the printed proportions, but what size will your photograph be? She is joined by Kevin from Hahnemühle who will show you how paper choice can complement and put the finishing touches on your image.

Macro photographers play by a different rulebook. Not only are the technical challenges more prominent, but so too are the creative opportunities. This talk aims to explore many elements of macro photography from composition to staging, various subjects you might never have considered, and how to handle the mistakes you make along the way as a critical component in your success.

Mark will talk about his experiences in Tokyo covering the Olympic games as a contract photographer for the Canadian Olympic committee. From logistics in photographing the games, to navigating the Covid 19 health protocols, the talk will include a behind the scenes look of what it is like to shoot the summer Olympics. Mark will show what gear he brought, and the pictures made to help tell the story of Canadian athletes at the games in Tokyo.

When someone gets in front of your lens, they are giving you the incredible privilege to potentially document some of their most intimate stories… their legacy. What do you do with that privilege? Do you live up to your potential? We never know when we will get another opportunity, so don’t throw away your shot! Learn how Caroline Tran builds rapport with clients of all ages, from 0 to 101, allowing her to tell more intimate stories, with greater depth than many clients have ever shared with anyone else. This trust is what allows her to create moving photos and film that has preserved people’s legacies, especially for those who have passed.

PWB Founder, National Geographic Explorer and Sony ambassador Danielle Khan Da Silva will be in conversation with notable members of the Photographers Without Borders team on the topic of “Making an Impact with Imagery.” What kind of stories stand out? What kind of impact do you want to make? What tools do you need? How do you stand out? We’ll discuss all of this while looking at some stunning creations from our PWB community.

In this webinar participants will learn how to transform everyday moments during the holidays into classic art. Sigma Ambassador Meg Loeks will discuss ways to find inspiration, how to create a painterly approach, lighting (both natural and created), colour theory and more.