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CONTENTS December/January 2015, Volume 40, Number 1

TIPA READERSHIP SURVEY 2015 4 6 10 66

Contributors Editorial Exposure Close-up

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VISION Cover photo by David duChemin

24 Robert van Waarden Combining Portraits and Passion by Jenny Montgomery Robert van Waarden believes in photography’s ability to make a difference in the world, and it’s this conviction that motivated his journey across Canada for his project Along the Pipeline.

32 Without the Frame Antarctic Ice by David duChemin If photography is less the art of using a camera, and more the art of learning to see, then it’s surprising we don’t spend more time overcoming the obstacles to seeing. For me few things get more in the way of seeing things clearly than my own expectations.

34 Showtime Fashion

TECHNIQUE 36 Building a Body of Work

by David Ford Physique sports and martial arts have been my passions since I was a teenager. Specializing in this often-misunderstood niche path involved understanding the sport, learning new skills and building a portfolio.

40 Sink or Swim by Dale Wilson Whether you are a hobbyist or professional, there will come times over the years when you hit the wall in your photography work. How you face that challenge will, in some measure, decide your future success as an image-maker.

44 Photo 101 Scene Mode: Snow

by Jean-François Landry Scene modes are simple, efficient and perfectly suited for enthusiast use. This series explains how they work and how to get by without them.

46 FAQ 7 Reasons to Invest in an External Flash by Jean-François Landry Using a built-in flash is like applying a small band-aid to a gaping wound left by a lack of light, whereas an external flash, also called a “speedlight,” is an effective, healing balm.

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PHOTO LIFE DECEMBER/JANUARY 2015 Volume 40, Number 1 171 St. Paul Street, Suite 102, Quebec, QC Canada G1K 3W2 418-692-2110 1-800-905-7468 info@photolife.com facebook.com/photolifemag

GEAR 48 Review Nikon D810 by Peter K. Burian Nikon’s upgraded 36.3-megapixel full-frame DSLR boasts a new sensor, greater speed and increased versatility.

50 Digital Workflow The IT of Photography by David Tanaka Here are some dos and don’ts of surfing the net and posting to sharing sites as well as safety and maintenance procedures for cameras and computers, and how to protect the integrity of digital photos.

58 Gadget Guide by Jean-François Landry

60 Imaging Products Review by Peter K. Burian

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Peter K. Burian

is a technology writer and freelance stock photographer. He is the author of several Magic Lantern Guide books on DSLR systems. He is also a digital photography course instructor with betterphoto.com. peterkburian.com

David duChemin is a Vancouver-based photographer and adventurer. His bestselling books on the art of photography have been translated into a dozen languages. davidduchemin.com Based in B.C., David Ford specializes in UFC and fitness photography. He is the Director of Photography for Status Fitness Magazine, Bodybuilding and MMA Magazine, and his work is regularly seen in various international publications. davidfordpictures.com

Jean-François Landry

has been providing advice to photographic equipment buyers in Quebec City since 1989. He also shares his passion with amateur photographers through courses and magazine articles. cylidd.com

Guy Langevin has worked as a graphic designer in the photo industry for many years. You don’t collaborate with and befriend some of the best photographers in the country without learning a few tricks of the trade, so he became a photographic designer. Jenny Montgomery is a theatre director and writer who first learned her way around a darkroom in 1998. Photography runs in her family, so it was probably inevitable that it would be a part of her life.

Valérie Racine began working for Apex Publications in 2002. She currently serves as Editorial Director for both Photo Life and Photo Solution magazines. Her background includes studies in art, art history and communications, and she is passionate about photography. David Tanaka

is a technology writer based in Lethbridge, Alta. His work as a photographer includes magazine assignments, fine-art printmaking and stock. He also teaches multimedia communication at Lethbridge College.

Dale Wilson is a freelance photographer based in Nova Scotia and long-time Photo Life contributor. His practice concentrates on commercial work, and creating images for several stock agencies. dalewilson.ca 4

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EDITORIAL December/January 2015, Volume 40, Number 1 ast year’s December/January issue included Guy Langevin’s selection of movies for photographers—23 flicks to inspire even the most casual photography buff. I don’t know if you’ve seen all 23 of them yet, but, if you’re like me, some films on the list didn’t come as a surprise, while others were wonderful discoveries. I’ve recently seen another movie that could be added to the list, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

Walter Mitty is a negative assets manager for Life magazine. He’s a dreamer and loner, and his life has become stagnant. He receives a package of negatives from a renowned adventure photographer. Number 25 is supposed to be the best image of the photographer’s entire career, and it’s decided that it will be Life magazine’s last printed cover image…but it’s missing. The rest of the movie is Mitty’s quest—and it is a truly epic quest—to find the missing slide, all the while living real-life adventures instead of imaginary ones. The pursuit of the missing slide reminded me of the final rush at the end of the production of an issue and the search for the perfect cover image. There were also some delightful moments such as seeing Mitty handle negatives with extra special care—where do we see this kind of attentiveness in the digital age?—and the final scene where...well, you’ll just have to check out the movie! The message of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is to get out there and make your life an epic journey as a photographer and also as a person—and this is my New Year’s wish for you! Valérie Racine Editorial Director

This movie is based on James Thurber’s short story of the same name, which was originally published in The New Yorker in March 1939. A first film adaptation came out in 1947. It was very different than the original text, and the main character was an editor of pulp magazines. The 2013 adaptation, directed by Ben Stiller, moved even further away from the 1939 short story and received mixed reviews from film critics and movie fans. This recent adaptation first came to my attention when I saw it was available on Netflix, and the prominent role of photography and the magazine industry in the new version’s storyline resonated with me.

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BEST OF CANADIAN PHOTO CLUBS PHOTO CLUB MEMBERS ACROSS CANADA, WE’D LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO SHARE YOUR TALENT! Send in your 3 best shots, and your images will be considered for publication in the 2015 Best of Canadian Photo Clubs feature in the June/July 2015 issue of Photo Life and on photolife.com. We can’t wait to show off your excellent work! There is no limit on the number of individual entries from each club. New! Photo Club of the Year Each photo club is invited to submit a one-minute video about what makes it unique and valuable. The club with the best response will be named Photo Club of the Year! Visit photolife.com/bestofphotoclubs for more details.

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[your view] PHOTO 101: SCENE MODE The “Scene Mode: Landscape” article makes no mention of the hyperfocal distance lens setting. Is this because it can’t be set on modern lenses? I was taught to set the hyperfocal distance on the lens using the depth-of-field scale. Once you set the f-stop, place the infinity mark by the selected f-stop’s mark on the depth of field scale. Then everything from infinity to the distance shown on the focusing ring by the other f-stop mark on the depth-of-field scale will be in focus. Why wasn’t this part of the article? —Carl Hoetzl via email Hi Carl, First, I’d like to mention that the Photo 101 series is intended for amateur photographers who work with either a compact camera, a compact-system camera or an entry-level DSLR, so the content is simplified as much as possible. These cameras and cameras/lens sets generally don’t offer a depth-of-field scale (and the vast majority of modern AF lenses don’t either),

which makes the hyperfocal setting impossible. Hyperfocal distance is an important notion in photography; unfortunately, most manufacturers seem to have forgotten about it. —Jean-François Landry

NO MORE MEDIOCRITY, PLEASE I was interested to read Patrice Halley’s article in the August/September 2014 issue of Photo Life. The fifth paragraph, in particular, echoes comments made by Ian Brown of The Globe and Mail in his column of June 21, 2013. Mr. Brown documented that as an adjudicator of the 2013 Banff Mountain Film & Book Festival photography competition, he and his colleagues were unable to find a winner...or a runnerup. It was the first time in 18 years that a prize was not awarded. They faced much criticism over their decision, but Mr. Brown’s article is a good explanation of why it was made. Readers of Patrice Halley’s article might find it beneficial to consider Ian Brown’s thoughts as well. —Hugh McCormack via email

[what’s on] THE NEW SUBURB: LANDMARKS

Robert Burley’s The New Suburb: Landmarks is on view at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre through December 28. In this exhibition, curated by Patrick Macaulay, Burley explores Toronto’s outer fringe—a suburban area between “city” and “country” where former farmland has been transformed by new structures, retail spaces, community centres and faith-based buildings. Distinct from the city, these suburban spaces are becoming new, hopeful urban centres created by the diverse communities who call these areas home. harbourfrontcentre.com

UPCOMING IMAGING SHOWS The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is January 6 through 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES presents the newest consumer technologies along with keynote addresses, conferences and product demonstrations. cesweb.org Imaging USA will be February 1 through 3 in Nashville, Tennessee. Pre-convention activities will take place January 29 through 31, and will include classes on lighting, sports photography, newborn photography, boudoir photography, business practices, portraiture and more. imagingusa.org

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EXPOSURE [what’s on] UNSEEN BEAUTY OF PARADISE

Jean-René Leblanc’s Unseen Beauty of Paradise is on view from January 12 through March 27 at the Epcor Centre Window Galleries in Calgary. These digital infrared images of Hawaii examine new ways of looking at the world by revealing what the human eye is incapable of seeing. epcorcentre.org

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[what’s on] DIANA THORNEYCROFT’S NEWEST WORK IN MONTREAL

Through December 20, Art Mûr in Montreal is presenting Diana Thorneycroft: Canadians and Americans (Best Friends Forever…It’s Complicated). After focusing on Canadian issues with her last three series, Thorneycroft decided to turn her gaze toward Canada’s southern neighbour, the United States. This series examines complicated issues, relationships and unbalanced power dynamics. artmur.com

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WINTER EXHIBITIONS AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA

The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa is presenting Shine a Light: Canadian Biennial 2014 through March 8. This exhibition of contemporary art includes video, film, drawing, painting, sculpture and photography—often used in various combinations to create innovative interdisciplinary work. Clocks for Seeing: Photography, Time and Motion is on view from December 20 through March 22. Exploring photography’s relationship to time, these historical and recent images examine how the medium has changed the way we remember the past, while also giving us the ability to see the briefest moments of time that would have previously been imperceptible. gallery.ca

HEART OF THE HIMALAYA Through January 25, Heart of the Himalaya: Photographs by Pat & Baiba Morrow is being showcased at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff. These images celebrate indigenous cultures of mountain regions and advocate for wilderness preservation. whyte.org

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THE CANADIAN NATIONAL AWARD The Sony World Photography Awards and Sony Canada have announced a competition to find Canada’s best photographer. The Canadian National Award is open to photographers of all abilities in Canada. To enter, submit an image to any of the ten categories in the Open competition of the 2015 Sony World Photography Awards before the deadline on January 5. The winner will be chosen from the Canadian submissions. The recipient and two runners-up will be announced on March 18; they will win photo equipment from Sony and have their images exhibited online and in the 2015 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition at Somerset House in London (April 25 through May 10). The Sony World Photography Awards include 15 Professional categories for serious photographers, 10 Open categories for enthusiasts, the Student Focus competition for higher-education photography students aged 18-28, and a Youth Competition for photographers under 20. For more information, please visit the World Photography Organisation website. worldphoto.org

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