Canon Convos

Join Kate Cornish, Tilly Robba and Steph Jowett as they speak to Jarrad Seng about the ideas behind their documentary film - 'Dykes on Bikes® Sydney: An origin story' and why they wanted to make it. Dykes on Bikes Sydney is Australia’s longest-running female-identified motorcycle club, and one of the country’s oldest LGBTQIA+ community groups. With chapters all over the world, these days, the club is about having a good time with friends and giving back to the community. But things weren't...

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...

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. Send us...

Born and raised in Aotearoa New Zealand, Te Rawhitiroa Bosch's passion is grounded in capturing moments of connection. Through his work Te Rawhitiroa uses the power of storytelling to reclaim the narratives of Te Ao Maori, capturing not only the subjects, but also the deeper story and emotion behind each moment to share with others. With an overarching kaupapa (purpose/vision) to capture the reality of te ao Maori, Te Rawhitiroa seeks to flood the world with positive and authentic images...

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...

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. Send us feedback and keep up to date...

New Zealand based photographer, Kingsley Attwood has made his mark on the skate photography world with his moody and action filled shots. Kingsley's unique style of skate photography has been formed by his continual search to capture the action from unique vantage points, a place where no one else would think of, or a location where no one in the crowd would be able to see the action from. This along with his preference for black and white imagery, allows him to capture fresh and unseen...

The best things in life come in pairs, so the second series of the Canon Convos Podcast is back with two hosts! Canon Australia host, Jarrad Seng is joined by Canon New Zealand’s Ben Journee to bring you some of the most talented photographers and filmmakers from both sides of the ditch. In this episode Jarrad and Ben talk through the new podcast format and reminisce on standout moments from their past podcast episodes. Send us feedback and keep up to date with all things Canon by...

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...

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...

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...

Meet Benjamin Lee (or Itchban as he's famously known as). He's a freelance photographer, filmmaker, blogger and social media sensation who has built a large and loyal fan base by creating consistent, engaging & visually stunning work. His social media journey has been a wild ride! In this episode, Jarrad and Ben delve into the ever-changing world of social media and the impact it's had on photographers and creators alike. Listen as they chat through various topics including: What's the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...