December 2008 archives

Winter photography, Part II

December 30, 2008 by Younes
Last week, I provided a few tips on how to handle your photographic gear in the winter (see Part I). Now, while winter does impose some constraints on how to use the gear, it certainly opens up a number of shooting opportunities that would not be there otherwise. 1. Snow, exposed. As some  of you [...]

Winter Photography, part I

December 20, 2008 by Younes
As winter rolls in, a good number of photographers pack their gear for a lengthy hibernation. Yet, winter offers countless photo opportunities that beg to be taken! 1- Can my gear handle the cold? One of the questions that comes up most often is whether camera gear,  digital in particular, can withstand the harsh winter [...]

You just never know!

December 17, 2008 by Younes
Shooting opportunities have been few and far between these past few months, weather playing a big part in this. After a good cold spell, we were treated to a wonderful rainy day this past Tuesday that I thought would provide for some interesting opportunities if some good light materialized. As we got closer to sunset, [...]

End of season

December 16, 2008 by Younes
Well, another summer has gone by, and so has fall…Winter is clawing back its way into our lives. One of my favourite times to shoot is in between seasons, when the weather hasn’t decided which way it is going yet. This shot, taken in one of  my favourite spots close to my home in Shirley’s [...]

First Magazine Cover!

December 2, 2008 by Younes
I am pleased to announce my first magazine cover. Yours truly is on the front page of Canadian photography magazine Photosolution (http://photosolution.ca). You can also find my second article to appear in this magazine inside the January issue. [Translate]