In this week's episode we discuss competitions and grants how they can help and further a photographer's career. 

Joining our host Lucy Hedges to discuss the topic are with award-winners Catalina Martin-Chico and Lorenz Holder. Catalina won the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant for her project on the baby boom among members of the FARC guerrilla group in Colombia. Lorenz is a nine-time Red Bull Illume award-winner for his unique "fine art sports photography".

In this episode they tell us how they won their awards, the times they've failed to win and the backstory behind some of their incredible images.

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In today's episode we're joined by photographer and filmmaker Clive Booth who has spent the last year building an incredible home studio dedicated to live streaming. Our host Lucy Hedges talks with Clive about his motivations for building such a high spec setup. 

In the second half of the show they are joined by Canon Product Manager Chris Cartledge for an in depth and technical discussion about the gear needed to get great results from live streaming, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro.

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In this episode we discuss the rise of climate photography and how many landscape photographers have moved from taking more traditional images to work that focuses on the impact of climate change. Our host Lucy Hedges is joined by Toby Smith, whose work as Programme Lead and Media Liaison for Climate Visuals is helping to spread awareness of the threats that our planet faces, and Canon Ambassador and award-winning photographer Bruno D’Amicis. It’s a fascinating discussion, rich with insight and hope.

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In today’s episode, photojournalist Ilvy Njiokiktjien talks about fictional and staged photography with photographer Guia Besana and art historian Lydia Figes. In particular, they discuss how this form of photography offers the freedom to tell women’s stories in and subvert the male gaze.

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Fashion photographer Paul Cunningham reveals what it's like to attend a fashion week. He explains how to get access to the shows, what it's like to go backstage and shoot the runway and shares anecdotes from his 16 seasons covering fashion. He also gives us some invaluable advice for anyone who hopes to one day enter the glitz and glamour of the fashion world.

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All photographers have had to rethink how they work recently and wedding photographers in particular have been hit hard by the necessary restrictions on public gatherings. In today's episode we're talking to Kelly Weech and André Teixeira, two photographers who have found new ways of working that may change the long term direction of their businesses. We’ll hear about their experiences identifying new opportunities and the lessons they’ve learned in the last few months and how they are forging ahead into 2021.

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In the first episode of 2021 we delve into Canon’s Ambassador programme. First up, veteran Ambassador Joel Santos talks about his experiences in the programme with host Lucy Hedges. In the second half of the episode, Lucy chats with new Ambassadors Laura El-Tantawy, Eliška Sky and Pie Aerts about their experiences as photographers and why they’re excited about becoming part of the programme. We also check in with 12 more of the new Ambassadors to find out their photographic goals for 2021.

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In our end of the year special, hosts Lucy Hedges and Ilvy Njiokiktjien look back on their favourite moments from a year of Shutter Stories episodes, before chatting to three exciting guests: Gulshan Khan, Nanna Heitmann and Nikolai Linares. They reflect on a year that challenged and changed us all... 

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Lucy Hedges discusses the growing body positivity movement with fashion photographers Jade Keshia Gordon and Tarik Carrol. They debate if fashion houses have truly made progress in featuring a diverse range of models, intersectionality and the long road to true equality.

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