CANADIANS ABROAD:
INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURES IN PHOTOGRAPHY MEAGHAN OGILVIE’S UNDERWATER WORLDS. JO-ANNE McARTHUR ANIMAL ADVOCATE. KOREAN DREAMS. NATHALIE DAOUST IN NORTH KOREA SAMRA HABIB’S QUEER MUSLIM PROJECT.
FALL 2018
TRAVEL TIPS. YOU WON’T EXPECT!
MORE INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATION. THAN EVER!
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MEAGHAN OGILVIE BEHIND THE SHOT: This image was captured in a cenote in Tulum, Mexico in 2018. A cenote is a natural well or reservoir, common in the Yucatán, formed when a limestone surface has collapsed, exposing the water beneath. In modern and ancient Yucatán culture, Chacs—a cult of the rain gods—are associated with cenotes.
IN THIS ISSUE:
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PHOTO BOOKS WE LOVE
10 TRAVEL TIPS Travel advice you may not expect 14 THOMAS BRASCH: OUT OF THE DARKNESS 16 NATHALIE DAOUST’S KOREAN DREAMS by Samantha Small 20 ANTON MWEWA: CURIOUS + CANDID by Joshua Cameron 22 MEAGHAN OGILVIE’S UNDERWATER WORLDS by Briar Chaput
28 J O-ANNE McARTHUR: ANIMAL ADVOCATE by Rita Godlevskis 34 SAMRA HABIB “JUST ME AND ALLAH” by Joshua Cameron 30 I NTAC - AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK by Peter Sramek 40 SAMUEL BOLDUC: FROM MATANE TO LONDON 43 MARIE LOUISE MOUTAFCHIEVA Renaissance Light & Culinary Delights by Nicola Irvin 54 READERS GALLERY Submissions by our readers
“One’s destination is never a place, but always a new way of seeing things.”
EDITOR’S NOTE photo by: www.margaretmulligan.com
INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATION Maybe it’s a restless heart, big dreams, or plain curiosity that drives wanderlust. Whether we come back inspired to go again or more appreciative of where we started, more often than not, when it comes to travel, the reward is greater than the risk.
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For this issue, I wanted to share some homegrown photography stories that spanned the globe. Nathalie Daoust’s Korean Dreams series takes us to North Korea, a place not easily accessible. On arriving back home to her darkroom in Berlin, she takes her images to a new level. Award-winning documentary photographer Jo-Anne McArthur travels extensively on a mission to share a message. Her passion for animals drives her to share the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to how humans treat and co-exist with animals on a global scale. When it comes to travelling as a photographer, travel itself can sometimes be the hardest part of the project. We asked five Canadian frequent flyers for a few tips, and why they love what they do.
—Henry Miller
This winter we’re looking forward to staying indoors. Baby, it’s cold outside, so we’re going to make the very most of our cabin fever creativity. We are super excited about some fun events and opportunities we have planned to share even more Canadian photogs’ stories in the months ahead. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and sign up for our e-newsletter to keep up! Your editor,
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©Nicole Langdon-Davies - Beau Photo “One of the best parts about travel is the anticipation of using all of the cameras I’ve carefully chosen. This year, I took part in building Arcane Axis — a wizard tower of sorts — at an electronic music festival. Colourful lights at night created a magic that made it come alive. Watching people experience the piece, and documenting it, was extra special, as I had been a part of the tower’s creation.” Shot with a Fujifilm X-T1 camera, Fujifilm XF 23mm f2 R WR lens.
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INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURES As you may already know, we LOVE beautifully printed images, sequenced to take the reader on a journey, through finely crafted presentation. Here are a few Canadian photo books that will take you to new places.
H-HOUR, NORMANDY 1944. by Leslie Hossack, 112 pages, 30×30 cm. The Last Indian Wars, Brezno, Czech Republic © Naomi Harris
Bavarian Festival, Frankenmuth, Michigan, USA © Naomi Harris
EUSA
Westernstadt Pullman City, Eging am See, Germany © Naomi Harris
by Naomi Harris, 240 pages, 21.2 × 23 cm. In EUSA, Naomi Harris documents people in American-themed places in Europe and European-themed places in America. EUSA is a reaction to the homogenization of European and American cultures, an homage to a heritage that isn’t one’s own. Many of the pictures make it hard to locate when and where they were taken: in the US or somewhere in Europe? EUSA is an ambitious project that raises questions about authenticity, cultural identity, and appropriation.
Available online: www.chapters.indigo.ca or www.photoeye.com/bookstore See more: naomiharris.com
Leslie Hossack’s book explores places of memory and commemoration associated with Operation Overlord, the Normandy Campaign of June August 1944. Divided into four sections – Juno Beach (where Canadian troops landed on June 6, 1944, at 7:45 a.m., H-Hour), Atlantic Wall, Official Telegrams, and War Graves – Leslie’s narrative travels slowly and cumulatively. The book includes images taken at the structural remains of the Atlantic Wall – giant bunkers and fortifications, now hidden by blowing beach sands – and commemorates the graves of soldiers killed throughout Normandy. The story is further elaborated with reproductions of handwritten letters and official telegrams that “regret to inform.” By exploring the human experience of loss in war, she leaves us with more questions than answers.
www.lesliehossack.ca/books
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TOP TRAVEL TIPS
We asked five of our well-travelled expert photographer friends for their best travel advice. Here is what they had to say.
Nathalie Daoust
Kasha Slavner
Naomi Harris
I never travel without...
I never travel without...
I never travel without...
A good book that is written by someone from the country I am visiting. It gives you a literal insight on the culture.
My lavalier microphone. I never know who I’ll be meeting in my travels, so if I meet someone with an amazing story, I can interview them on the go for future film projects.
My travel kit includes earplugs, an eye mask, and melatonin. Why? Jetlag. I also like to bring my own bitters. Soda and bitters is my drink of choice, however, it’s often not an option, so I carry my own.
The best thing about travel is...
The best thing about travel is...
I love having the opportunity to learn about other cultures and to break down barriers between people. It is one of the best tools for creating global citizens who care about the world they live in and about the impact their actions have in the world. I love how heart- and mind-opening travel can be. I get to see gorgeous new landscapes and meet people from all walks of life. It is a privilege I don’t take for granted.
Lately most of my travel has been road trips, which I really adore. I love travelling with my Shih Tzu sidekick Maggie because when you have a dog you have to put walking into the itinerary so I’m always looking for beautiful places I wouldn’t have visited otherwise for us to hike in. But the best part is pulling into a Walmart parking lot at the end of a long day and jumping into the back of my car, falling asleep within minutes with Maggie by my side. And then to wake up the next day, crawl back into the front seat and drive away all without paying for a hotel room. That’s living!
daoustnathalie.com
The best thing about travel is...
I love discovering new cultures and different ways of life. With my camera, I am able to meet people I would normally not. I am also a foodie, so discovering new flavours always puts a smile on my face. Basically, I divide most of my time between feeding my soul and my tummy. My advice for newbie travel photographers...
It’s easier than it seems. You just need to be curious and respectful. Most of the time people will accept you with open arms.
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My advice for newbie travel photographers...
I always encourage new artists, whether they be working in photography, film, or other media, to find what they’re most passionate about. Finding your passions is the key way to make a difference. Art has the potential to change minds and touch hearts and that’s a responsibility we must not take lightly.
www.naomiharris.com
My advice for newbie travel photographers...
Do not leave packing until the last minute; you will forget something. Going through airport security when travelling by air can be really stressful if you’re not prepared with your toiletries in a separate bag, ensuring each item is within the airline’s allowance guidelines. Also, bring a few extra Ziploc bags. They always come in handy.
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Chelsie Xavier-Blower Wildlife biologist, conservationist, and visual storyteller. Chelsie is also an intern at @sea_legacy
www.chelsiexb.com
I never travel without...
My journal. It’s amazing how much detail you can forget about a place! Reminiscing about places I’ve seen and experiences I’ve had that have slipped my mind is one of my favourite feelings. Besides photos, reading notes in a journal is one of the best ways to bring all of the memories back. I also never travel without my Swiss army knife. It’s come in handy more times than imaginable! The best thing about travel is...
The adventure of it all! No matter where you go — whether you are travelling somewhere new and experiencing different landscapes, sounds, smells and tastes, or if you are returning to a place that you know and love — it’s always a wondrous feeling. I get butterflies from the excitement of what’s to come on the journey ahead. I live for that feeling. (Super cheesy I know, but hey, it’s true!) My advice for newbie travel photographers...
As a technical tip, I was taught that the ground rule in photography is “f8 and be there.” F8 because it’s a nice aperture to keep things sharp, and be there, well, you’ve got to be there to take that pic! Whether it’s pulling yourself out of bed in the morning before sunrise for morning light, or wondering if you can be bothered to go to that place to shoot that thing… DO IT!
Meaghan Ogilvie
IG: @meaghan_ogilvie I never travel without...
My mask and snorkel. The best thing about travel is...
Everything. From the flight, to the food, to exploring new places, I love it all.
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My advice for newbie travel photographers...
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