CanPhoto Profile: Che Kothari’s camera is a tool for community building and social change

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Che Kothari is an award-winning community leader, teacher and photographer who is most well-known for being one of the founders of The Manifesto – an innovative non-profit, grassroots organization working to unite and energize Toronto’s music and arts community. Last month, CanPhoto contributor Ajani Charles sat down with Che to have a conversation about his… [full story]

The Halo Effect: Do we put our heros on a pedestal while ignoring our own potential?

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CanPhoto.Net is very pleased to welcome Toronto based photographer, filmmaker and educator Ajani Charles as our newest contributor. This first article showcases examples of Ajani’s outstanding music photography, including images of Diddy, Drake, Nas and Snoop Dog, while he discusses the tendency of some people to apply the “The Halo Effect” to their heros while overlooking their own potential for greatness. [full story]

These 14 marketing essentials are the building blocks of a thriving photography business

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My name is Jessica Schlamp and for the next while I will be contributing articles to Canphoto.Net on business development and marketing for photographers in Canada. My five year background in marketing communications and brand development for corporations in North America has provided me with a unique perspective on this exciting industry we work in.… [full story]

The shape of cameras to come: Five cutting edge technologies that will change the way we take pictures in the future

Stephen Caissie

f/1 – f/uture Like many photographers, I keep a collection of antique cameras around, partly as a decorative motif, partly to remind myself of our shared heritage. There’s nothing particularly notable about my own collection – none of my cameras is rare or valuable – but what I find intriguing is how different they all… [full story]