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10 Must See Photography Documentaries to Watch Over A Weekend
0If you are looking for something to do over a rainy weekend, why not check out some of these amazing photography documentaries. Bill Cunningham New York (2010) – Available for rent in the iTunes Store IMDB Summary: “A profile of the noted and extraordinarily cheerful veteran New York City fashion photographer.” – IMDB Finding Vivian Maier (2013) – Available on Netflix Canada IMDB Summary: “A documentary on the late Vivian Maier, a nanny whose previously unknown cache of 100,000 photographs earned her a posthumous reputation as one of the most accomplished street photographers.” – IMDB Born Into Brothels: Calcutta’s Red Light Kids…
Canada C3 CONTACT Festival Gallery – Vistek Mississauga
0Canada C3 CONTACT Festival Gallery – “Coast to Coast to Coast, Connecting an Ocean Nation” In 2017, Canada C3 was a Canada 150 Signature Project that connected Canadians from coast to coast to coast. At the centre of this project was a 150-day ship-based expedition that left Toronto on June 1st, 2017 and travelled over 25,000 kilometres along Canada’s coastline, the longest of any country in the world, arriving in Victoria on October 28th, 2017. Don’t forget to check out all of the exciting events Vistek is hosting during the 2018 Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.Four central themes shaped the Canada C3…
Spencer Wynn CONTACT Festival Gallery: Canada 150 – Vistek Toronto
0In late 2017, Toronto based photographer Spencer Wynn set out on an epic month long, 11,400 kilometre cross-country photographic road trip in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary documenting our nation’s beautiful and varied landscapes along the way. Don’t forget to check out all of the exciting events Vistek is hosting during the 2018 Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.Canada 150 – Cross-Canada Photographic Journey Armed with Fujifilm’s GFX 50S medium format camera, Spencer captured hundreds of stunning images that highlight the beauty and diversity of the Canadian landscape. Spencer’s official CONTACT Festival gallery contains 14 images that feature the West Coast, the big…
2018 InFocus Photo Exhibition – Edmonton Feb 5 – March 2
0Now in it’s fourth year, Edmonton’s InFocus Photo Exhibition continues to promote and showcase the outstanding work of both established and emerging Canadian Photographers. The mission of InFocus Photography Exhibition & Awards is to promote & exhibit innovative, thoughtful and provocative photography created by Canadian contemporary image-makers.”Taking place during the month of February, InFocus Photo features portfolio reviews, the Mastermind group talk and of course the exhibition and awards ceremony which takes place at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel on February 8th. This year’s theme is “Next Level” featuring photos of all subject matter and styles that speak to Next Level…
Sign Up for Vistek’s “Gear Up for Winter” eNews Contest
0Vistek is giving away five prize packages with a combined value of over $16,500 so you can “Gear Up for Winter”! ** CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED** Sign up for the Vistek “Gear Up for Winter” eNews Contest anytime between December 1, 2017 and January 31, 2018 for a chance to be one of five lucky winners! CONTEST PERIOD Contest Period runs from December 1, 2017 – January 31, 2018 How to Enter Provide all required information as detailed on the Vistek eNews Gear Up For Winter Contest Sign Up page anytime between Friday, December 1, 2017 12:01 AM Eastern Standard Time…
Earl Havlin: The Eyes Have It. “Faces” Photo Series – Vistek Ottawa
0Closely cropping his images to avoid distractions from the background of other parts of the body, Earl Havlin’s portrait series “Faces”, explores how focusing primarily on the eyes of his subjects can influence the mood of the image and capture the viewer’s attention. We talked to Earl to find out a little more about the photographer behind the lens. Vistek: How did you get your start in photography? EH: “I started when my sister gave me a camera when I was 12 years old.” Vistek: What was your first camera? EH: “I think it was a 127 point and shoot,…
Announcing Vistek’s Capture Canada Photo Contest Winners
0Vistek would like to congratulate and thank all of the photographers who entered our Capture Canada Photo Contest which ran from May 1 – June 30, 2017. We were very impressed with all of the high quality photos (424 to be exact) that were entered, and while we wish we could award all of our participants, we did have the tough job of whittling it down to just final three images. So, without further ado, here are the three winning images as chosen by our panel of judges. Capture Canada Photo Contest Winners 1st Place – Northern Lights Photographer: Sheri…
Soteeoh & Anser – Luminous – CONTACT Festival Gallery
0Toronto street photographer Soteeoh is one of our two featured in-store Gallery photographers for the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival during the month of May. What do you get when you team an adventurous street photographer with a popular graffiti artist? A combination of images that are totally unique but more importantly, that challenges viewers to question the visual chaos that is the modern urban scene. This collaborative effort between graffiti artist Anser and street photographer Soteeoh integrates light from a flashlight with long exposure photography. About Soteeoh “Soteeoh is a visual brand builder specializing in lifestyle photography and online content creation.…
Derek Heisler – The Colour of Personality – CONTACT Festival Gallery
0Calgary photographer Derek Heisler is one of our two featured in-store Gallery photographers for the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival during the month of May. Don’t forget to check out all of the exciting events Vistek is hosting during the 2017 Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival. The Colour of Personality One can describe persons of intrigue as colourful or perhaps full of personality. It all starts with the eyes and flows to the brow, cheeks and lips. Colour and light can say so much about a subject, it can be used to emphasize personality or emotion. About Derek Heisler As an internationally…
Vistek’s Capture Canada Photo Contest – Total prize value over $5,000!
0Capture Canada Photo Contest Runs: May 1 – June 30, 2017 It’s a major challenge. On this, the 150th anniversary of Confederation, can you capture the majesty, beauty and spirit of this great country of ours? If so, you claim the Grand Prize — a collection of fantastic gear! Or, as one of two runner-ups, you can still win big! What we want to see: We want to see your best images of landscapes, cultural celebrations, stunning architecture, wildlife or anything else you think shows the world just how great Canada and it’s people really are! Photos will be judged…