Canon Convos

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 Prize.

In this episode Tajette chats to Jarrad about how building your own body of work can lead to unexpected opportunities, the story behind one of her biggest shoots, and how the lockdown in Victoria affected the way she approaches her creative work. 

Enjoy!

Check out Jarrad and Tajette's work on Instagram here:

Here's a blast from the past! Have a read of Tajette's interview with SUNSTUDIOS back in 2019 here.

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 difference between an influencer and a content creator? Why is it importance to build and maintain your social media channels? To TikTok or not to TikTok? How to know which channels to invest your time in. 

There's a lot to learn. We hope you enjoy the episode.  

Check out Jarrad and Ben's work here:

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 journey from building computers to becoming an award winning cinematographer and shares invaluable tips and advice on how to get started in the world on cinematography. 

It's a great listen, we hope you enjoy it!

Check out Jarrad and Dave's work on Instagram here:

You can also see Dave's work as Director on Kim Churchill's live music performance, shot by DOP Kate Cornish using the new Canon Cinema EOS C70: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcJW_Hu81dA, plus his review of the EOS C70 with Kate Cornish here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Io4lYSlQU 

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 this episode Mridula and Jarrad had never met, but after getting to know each other they discovered they share similar backgrounds and lived experiences that shaped the way they photograph today. It's an interesting chat between the two, who also explore what it's like to be a photojournalist in the unprecedented year of 2020. 

Enjoy!

Check out Jarrad and Mridula's incredible work on Instagram here:

See her interview with SUNSTUDIOS about her work in investigative reportage covering global crisis, migration and identity here:  https://sunstudiosaustralia.com/sunroom/ethics-and-uncertain-futures-mridula-amin-on-photographing-nauru 

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 Time Out Sydney’s Chief Photographer, Dan works regularly with many of Australia’s top performing arts organisations including Sydney Theatre Company, The Australian Ballet, and Sydney Opera House.

In this episode Jarrad and Dan discuss why you shouldn't lose sight of shooting what you love and the importance of sharing knowledge with your community. Daniel also touches on how creativity helped him move forward during life lockdown. 

Enjoy!

Check out Jarrad and Daniel's incredible work on Instagram here:

Watch our livestream 'The Creative Comeback' hosted by Jarrad with guests Dan Boud, James Simmons and Melissa Findley here: https://youtu.be/udF84Usbrgg

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 process. Enjoy! 

Check out Jarrad and Melissa's incredible work on Instagram here:

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 it's changed overtime. He also explains why finding your niche' and drawing on your passion are two key ingredients to starting a successful business in this industry. 

Get your notepads ready fam, there's lots to learn!

Learn more about earning a passive income from Matt V. here: https://www.matjoez.com/2020/02/14/passive-income-for-creators/

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 the EOS R5’s features to his work in the wedding industry. He also offers tips on he stays relevant in the competitive wedding market and where he finds inspiration to ensure his images stand out from the crowd. 

For more information on the EOS R5 visit: https://ter.li/gi19d3