It is a well-known maxim that specializing in one genre of photography helps in promoting and selling a photographer’s work. We agree with that. However, such a narrow specialization, while logical and commercially viable, could lead to unwelcome reverberations. One of them is conformity and stiffness. Those of you who have journeyed with us for [...]
We joined this year’s April Fools craze with the piece “Enough of this mirrorless nonsense.” Thank you for laughing with us and not taking this babble of ours too seriously. Today I would like to touch on a personal note. We photographers have a tendency to work hard on our professional assignments or projects. However, [...]
The first lines of our 2016 blog said it all: “It is easy to pat yourself on the back in this serene atmosphere. You worked hard, produced great visuals, got many ‘beautifuls’ and you reached a place that is comfortable and cosy, so why disrupt this calm?” Well, somehow it feels cramped here; it’s static, [...]
No, I am not a devoted street photographer but I do enjoy this fascinating and challenging genre of photography. Not only does it help me improve my seeing but it also teaches me patience and the art of observation; it motivates me to break human barriers. I do believe that every photographer should indulge her/himself [...]
Sometimes we take long walks around the city... All images taken with the Fuji X-Pro2 and the XF 35mm F1.4. F2.8, Classic Chrome (CC) and Acros (A) film simulations. Next time... 2016 © Kasia & Olaf Sztaba Photography. All rights reserved.
In the same way a painter uses oils or a sculptor works with clay to create their art, a photographer’s material is light. Although many of us have never played with clay or used oils to paint, we are all familiar with light. Whether it is a beautiful sunrise or sunset you have witnessed many [...]
Canadian investors John W. Molson and George B. Meacham started the town of Molson in 1900. Yes, John was the same person who built the largest brewing empire in Canada and ran Molson’s Bank. In 1896 gold was found in the area and multiple mining claims were made. Soon the town had three hundred residents. [...]
Before you reach the community of Bridesville, just east of Osoyoos, you drive by one of the most iconic landscapes in British Columbia, the Lawless Ranch. Historic sources report that the Tedrow family from Kansas homesteaded the ranch and then sold it to William Lucien from Quebec. William eventually built a house, known today [...]
Kasia and I had an opportunity to attend Heritage Day in Port Moody. Below please find a few images from this event. If you would like to find more info please go to http://portmoodymuseum.org All images taken with the Fuji X-Pro2, the XF 35mm F1.4 and XF 56mm F1.2, Classic Chrome (CC) film simulation. 2016 [...]
In the last few weeks we have received numerous questions about the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and the X-series line in general. Here are the top 10: Should I get the X-Pro2 or wait for an X-T2? The X-Pro line and the X-T line are cameras tailored to different kinds of photographer. The X-Pro1/2 is a [...]
