Imaging innovation stories

A young boy wearing a white, red and blue striped polo shirt. In his left arm, he holds a puppy. His right hand is aloft, holding a red ice lolly. Behind him is the blue sky of a sunny day and indistinct greenery. There is also a white building that can be partially seen on the right.

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Painting pictures with passion and purpose

“Challenge plus purpose equals fulfilment” says Canon Ambassador Clive Booth. His love for his work and empathy for others is evident in every image.

26 May 2022

A blonde woman with shoulder length hair and a headset mic, surrounded by seated and standing men, whose faces are largely blurred. Only her upper body can be seen, but she is wearing a multicoloured dress of blocks of different patterns – stars, zigzags and triangles.

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The more ideas, the faster the future

Futurist Liselotte Lyngsø believes in the transformative power of ideas, but how do we keep coming up with great concepts that keep us ahead of the game?

23 May 2022

A man in black swimming shorts, shown as he enters the water. He has clearly jumped or fallen in with some force, as the disturbance of white water can be seen behind him from his entry on the left. On the right, the water is clear, calm and deep blue.

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Finding courage in the creative process - Part 2

In the second of this three-part series, Canon Ambassador Dafna Tal invites you to examine your fears to find courage when taking on new projects.

16 May 2022

A Canon printer sits on a wooden desk. It has just printed iron-on transfers of three hearts and a further five more are sat on the desk in front of it. On the table there are also a folded white t-shirt with a heart illustration printed on the front left-hand side, some coloured pencils, seven small tubes of paint and a pack of Canon light fabric iron on transfer paper.

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Speak up about mental health by being a good listener

To break the stigma around mental health we must all speak up. But if someone wants to talk about how they are feeling, what’s the best way to listen?

08 May 2022

A laptop, viewed from the side, sits open on a table by a window with office-style blinds. Upon its keyboard is a smartphone. The screen shows a login page against a black background.

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The four password myths everyone should know

Do you change your password regularly? Or – gasp! – write them down? Are you relying on them to protect you? Find out if you’re doing the right thing.

01 May 2022

Athletes line up on the track to face the stadium crowd. They hold hands and raise them above their heads. Some are wearing their nations flags on their shoulders. Others simply bear their bib numbers.

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Where will you find us at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games?

The countdown to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is on and there’s plenty to be done! Find out what it means to be part of this special event.

25 Apr 2022

A pair of hands holds a black tray of green seedlings. Beneath the tray are the blue jeaned legs of the person holding the tray against a backdrop of green leaves.

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How I live a more sustainable life

Small changes can make a big difference. Three Canon sustainability experts share the simple, but effective ways that we can all live more sustainably.

18 Apr 2022

A man with a beard stands by a pin board, pointing at what is pinned on it. He wears a yellow checked shirt and blue jeans. In front of him, with their backs slightly turned to the camera, are two people – one on each side of a brown wooden table, upon which are assorted camera bodies and a coffee cup. On the left is a woman with red hair and a bright blue blouse. On the right is a man with a pale blue hoodie. In the centre of the shot, at the head of the table, is the rear of a Canon PTZ camera.

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AMLOS: Serendipity in our line of sight

A chance encounter when working late led Kohei Maeda of Canon USA to a great idea. And it could make spontaneous meetings happen – wherever you are.

11 Apr 2022

Viewed from above, a man holds his hands out in front of him in prayer. In them are red prayer beads. From his arms we can see that he is wearing a checked suit jacket and a white shirt.

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Putting service before self

Gulam Teladia BEM helps his community during their darkest hours. His tireless work was vital to the families of those who lost their lives to Covid 19.

04 Apr 2022

An image of three osprey in a nest. The top of the image is dominated by the blue sky and the heads and bodies of the birds as they look out to the right. The bottom and front of the image is dominated by the many twigs and branches of the nest, which stretches across the photograph.

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Join Cumbria’s army of armchair birdwatchers

A pair of ospreys at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve in Cumbria have garnered an army of worldwide fans through their Axis Communications ‘Osprey Cam’.

31 Mar 2022

The head and neck of a dark-skinned woman is photographed from the side against a deep burgundy background. Her hair is short, exposing her ear and a large yellow floral-style drop earring. Her lips are painted green.

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For progress we can’t ignore colourism

Even if you are not familiar with colourism, you are certainly affected by it. Understanding and challenging it is essential to an equitable society.

28 Mar 2022

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Finding courage in the creative process - Part 1

How much of our creativity is hampered by fear? Canon Ambassador Dafna Tal shares ways to deal with our fears in the first of this three-part series

24 Mar 2022

Two women sat in the cinema laugh together. One points towards the screen. They are holding red and white popcorn buckets and there are other cinemagoers around them. The chairs they sit on are red.

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‘No paying audience’: How Lesflicks brings films to fans who don’t exist.

When Naomi Bennett was told that there was no demand for lesbian film, she launched a platform to ‘disrupt a broken model’ for audiences and filmmakers.

21 Mar 2022

A bright green car lies discarded at an angle in a junk yard, surrounded by other discarded objects and car parts. The rear window of the car is gone and a pair of what appear to be women’s legs in pink tights protrude through where the window should be. It is impossible to tell if they are human or a mannequin.

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Expo Talks: What does the future hold for our stories?

Storytelling, and our appetite for tales, is something uniquely human. But are we at a crossroads for how we tell and enjoy stories? What happens next?

17 Mar 2022

An image taken from above of thirteen used spray cans of different colours.

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Before you share, seek out your street artist

Street art can create perfect backdrops for your photos, but are you always saying thanks? David ‘Panda’ Brown suggests three ways to find the artist.

14 Mar 2022

A dark wall at Expo 2020 Dubai, against a sky and trees. The wall has cut outs in the shape of birds. The sun shines through the central cut out.

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How can we bring a little Expo into our lives every day?

Expo 2020 Dubai has shown us marvels of human ingenuity. But when the Expo ends, how do we take what all we’ve seen and learnt and use it every day?

10 Mar 2022

Taken from above, six children hold a globe made of photographs and raise their solemn faces to the camera. The clearest photo, in the center of the globe, displays the words ‘don’t burn my future’.

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Speaking UP about climate change

For Gen Z, climate change is a source of real anxiety and frustration. Our Young People Programme has been helping students to find ways to speak out.

07 Mar 2022

A close up photo of the dictionary definition of feminism. The words shown on the centre line are are ‘Feminism/’femi’. The line below shows the words ‘of being a feminist’.

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Societal shifts and the art of being seen

What does it take to be seen? Emma Lewis’s Photography – A Feminist History can help us to understand how gender and society have shaped photography.

03 Mar 2022

A photo taken from the centre of a traffic jam, standing on the central white live, viewing cars on left and right from behind. It is sunset and both cars and lorries are at a standstill, reflecting each other and their lights in their paintwork. In the distance there are power lines connected to telegraph poles.

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Data-driven urban planning can start with video analysis

City planners have the unenviable task of creating spaces that are secure, attractive and function well. How can video analytics help them succeed?

21 Feb 2022

A woman with long blonde hair sits on a couch. She wears a patterned green blouse and grey trousers, and a VR headset. In front of her is a coffee table, upon which is a camera on a tripod, a smartphone, some books and a small plant. Behind her is a white bookcase, two curtained windows and a bicycle.

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Putting reality into Virtual Reality

Canon USA debuted a video calling platform with a difference at this year’s CES. ‘Kokomo’ transports you into a virtual world, just the way you are.

17 Feb 2022

An ariel view of a huge, panelled circular building, emitting golden light that has a cylindrical opening at the top. It is surrounded by smaller versions of itself, sat atop tall metal ‘stems’, all slightly angled in different directions. Beyond the building are other less unusual buildings, lit with white lights.

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Rethinking education for a changing world

Education needs to be done differently. But how? At Expo 2020 Dubai, experts from around the world joined a panel to discuss ways to address the issue.

14 Feb 2022

A person viewed from above sits on a white tiled floor with a laptop on their lap. Beside them is a pair of glasses, a tablet, a phone, a notepad, some headphones and a cup of coffee. All white.

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Happy New Hashtag! Words to watch in 2022

2022 is well underway and already we’re seeing picking up the themes for the year, but what are they? And what do they mean for today… and tomorrow?

10 Feb 2022

A female clinician in a short sleeved white lab coat, wearing latex gloves sits at a microscope with a screen beside it. The purple sleeves of her t-shirt show and she wears lab goggles with blue arms. Her hair is in a bun. On the screen are medical images of what she is viewing.

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Expo Talks: The golden age of precision medicine

It’s a revolution in healthcare that has the potential to change the way we are diagnosed and treated. Discover why precision medicine is the future.

07 Feb 2022

Research sample slide of tumour tissue where cells have been stained for different proteins using a fluorescently tagged antibody. Presented as false colour blue/red image on white background.

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Expo Talks: Scanning for answers – are the biopsies of the future virtual?

Biopsies are currently the only way to investigate tissue abnormalities, but some are invasive and imprecise. Can advanced medical imaging change this?

03 Feb 2022

A dark blue abstract futuristic digital landscape with light blue lines dots and stars on horizon.

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Expo Talks: The future of AI-based diagnosis

Is AI-powered diagnosis the future for healthcare? Dr Ken Sutherland and Prof. Sotos Tsaftaris discuss how AI ‘turbo charges’ the work of clinicians.

31 Jan 2022

A padlock and chain on a red and black background.

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Expo Talks: Ransomware – where’s it going?

How do you keep one step ahead of ransomware? Quentyn Taylor and a panel of cybersecurity experts deep dive into this critical threat to businesses.

27 Jan 2022

A Canon camera with a single hand holding it as it rests on an orange tarpaulin. Besides the tarpaulin are ropes and beyond them is the sea. Together it appears that the photographer is on a boat at sea.

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Big brand questions for businesses of any size

Brands need to be powerful, but more importantly, they need to work hard. But how? We share the big questions every brand should be asking themselves.

17 Jan 2022

A pair of round ‘John Lennon’ style purple-tinted spectacles on a purple background.

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Purple reigns: the colour of 2022

According to the tastemakers at EyeEm and Pantone, 2022 is looking positively purple. So, what makes it the colour that’s so right for the new year?

13 Jan 2022

The front of the Women's Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. It is a white tiled building that appears to be on stilts. It has a red-lettered sign saying 'women's pavilion' on the front.

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Sisters in cinema: female filmmakers examine the industry

How do female filmmakers find success? Three successful women in the film industry talk determination, networking and togetherness at Expo 2020 Dubai.

10 Jan 2022

On the right, the lower body of a person sat on a couch and wearing beige trousers. They have a clipboard on their lap and is writing with a red pen. Beside them on the left is an open grey laptop and a mobile phone. They are surrounded by children’s colourful building blocks.

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Expo Talks: Cybersecurity and the WFH world

In this episode of ‘Expo Talks’, Quentyn Taylor and a panel of cybersecurity experts discuss learnings from two years of a world working from home.

06 Jan 2022

Four girls stand in a circle, playing trombones and trumpets in a dirt yard, in front of a fence.

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Life goes on

In Rwanda and Eastern Congo, Finbarr O’Reilly saw the impact of images that only tell part of the story and decided to work on changing the narrative.

03 Jan 2022

A brown-haired, bearded man sits at a desk with a red-haired woman wearing a plaid shirt and glasses to his right and a brown-haired woman wearing a white shirt and glasses to his left. All three look at a white computer screen and the man has a keyboard in front of him.

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Expo Talks: Digital skills, now and for the future

Demand for digital skills is high, but supply is lagging. Alex Thurgood discusses how we can all meet the challenge in this Expo 2020 Dubai webinar.

20 Dec 2021

A black and white aerial architects’ illustration of a building, rendered with different thicknesses of lines to denote outer and inner walls shaped of squares and rectangles. It also uses a cross-hatching illustrative technique to show differing usage areas. Around the outside are lightly drawn aerial views of trees and foliage, including details of branches.

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Inspiration to construction and the paper in between

In a digital world, there are still some places where paper brings the magic and Belgium’s Atelier d'Architecture de Genval is one such place.

13 Dec 2021

The face of a woman as she looks directly at the camera. She wears a painted neon yellow and red crosshatch pattern on her eyes, a matching head-wrap and neon yellow hoop earrings. © Wendy Asumadu

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Welcome to Wendy’s World xox

Wendy Asumadu thought she’d quit her job at the very worst time, but extraordinary circumstances opened a new world of opportunities and communities.

09 Dec 2021

Cut out orange and grey shapes of birds, against a blue sky, with trees on either side. This is the view from beneath of a section of the Terra Sustainability Pavilion at Expo Dubai 2020.

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Sustainability takes centre stage

What is big business doing to build a better future? More than you realise. Today’s large organisations are putting sustainability front and centre.

02 Dec 2021

A person swimming under the sea, wearing goggles, a wetsuit and flippers. They are holding an underwater camera and pointing it directly at the camera. Behind them is the seafoam above.

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It all starts with a dream. What’s yours?

Gonzalo Pasquier always dreamed of swimming with whales, but never thought it would come true. Until Spain’s Blue Banana clothing made magic happen.

29 Nov 2021

An explosion of CMYK colour from the centre of the image outwards.

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Print power: innovative, human, sustainable

Print’s not going anywhere. During a panel discussion at Expo 2020 Dubai, print professionals looked to the future and the many powerful opportunities.

25 Nov 2021

A person in a light-coloured t-shirt, photographed from the back, against a natural green background. They have their tattooed arms held in the air, above their head, as though holding their red hair up. © Marta Sobilo

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Lifting the mask: stories of neurodiversity

Photographer Marta Sobilo’s recent diagnosis of autism and ADHD has inspired her to share the stories of a ‘lost generation’ of neurodiverse women.

22 Nov 2021

On the left is a small glass bottle on its side. It contains bright yellow powder. Beside it to the right are small piles of bright blue, yellow and red powder. This is all against a black background.

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Fluorescents: a brightly coloured accident

Plenty of things have been discovered by accident. But fluorescent colours? Both Turner’s glowing yellow and today’s neon pink have unusual origins.

18 Nov 2021

A dark scene of blues and greys, with black trees of differing sizes in the foreground and steep mountains on either side of the image, forming a valley through which you can see a glimpse of light through the clouds. A bird flies between the mountains, very nearly at the dead centre of the image.

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Perfectly imperfect

Canon Ambassador Valtteri Hirvonen confesses to being a “bit of a rebel”, but his dark day shoots and grainy images belie a sense of unexpected calm.

28 Oct 2021

A head and shoulders photo of a little child, wearing a white and yellow top and with a high ponytail, held with a red bow. She is facing left and has one hand raised to her cheek.

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In the middle of it all…

“Home has been a complicated subject for me,” writes Rukhsar Barakzai. In a powerful open letter, she tells of her Afghan roots and growing up in the UK.

25 Oct 2021

An aerial view of a huge, panelled circular building, emitting golden light that has a cylindrical opening at the top. It is surrounded by smaller versions of itself, sat atop tall metal ‘stems’, all slightly angled in different directions. Beyond the building are other less unusual buildings, lit with white lights.

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Expo 2020 Dubai: Connecting minds, creating the future

Once known as ‘The World Fair’, these global events have given us innovations we just can’t live without – Expo 2020 Dubai looks set to do the same.

21 Oct 2021

A black and white engraving of Johannes Gutenberg in which he is depicted with a long beard and what appears to be a high, fur-trimmed hat and matching high-necked jacket.

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Thanks Johannes! 4 great things the Gutenberg printing press gave the modern world

Life without print? No thanks! We celebrate International Print Day by exploring how Johannes Gutenbergs’s Printing Press changed the world forever.

18 Oct 2021

A man dressed in white PPE takes the temperature of a women as she sits up in bed. She is wearing a black niqab and on one side of her is a high brown wood chest of draws with six drawers and a lamp and assorted objects on top. On the other side is a barred window, through whIch you can see the figure of a man wearing a face covering. On the far left of the photo is the side view of a man wearing a white kameez and white topi. He also wears a black protective face covering.

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There is no place like hope

Canon Ambassador, Michele Spatari uses his camera to share untold stories of the pandemic in South Africa, showing that hope exists amidst the turmoil.

11 Oct 2021

A woman sits on the floor surrounded by fine art prints in the Japanese style. They predominantly in black, grey and red. She has shoulder-length dark hair and wears a beige skirt, white sneakers and a bleck vest-style top. On the left and right of the shot are two tables, one with a green plant on top and a black and white printed textile in front. The other with some books stacked on top and prints in front of it.

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Chromakane for the soul

For Jessie, AKA Chromakane, art was a way of coping with Covid lockdowns, and before long she was part of a community helping others to do the same.

07 Oct 2021

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The passionate student who teaches from the heart

When Rifumo first set foot in a Wild Shots Outreach photography workshop, he didn’t know what to expect. Today he helps them to teach a new generation.

04 Oct 2021

A man stands points at a projector screen, as he teaches a class of young people.

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Education, hope and a safe space for Goma’s children

We join the Lens on Life Project and take our Young People Programme to Goma, a city scarred by war and disasters, where education is in short supply.

30 Sep 2021

A hand holds a smartphone. On the screen, you can see that it is filming a brown and white puppy, which is blurred in the background.

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Five ways to make the most of your commute

If you’re returning to the office, the commute might be what you dread the most, but with a few tweaks it could become a valuable part of your day.

23 Sep 2021

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TikTok – where creativity has no demographic

Whatever you thought you knew about TikTok is probably wrong. These days it’s less about lip-syncing and more about shared communities for everyone.

20 Sep 2021

On the right, the side of a man wearing a black medical-style mask and a blue top is pictured. He is overseeing an audio-visual control panel of buttons, some of which are lit. There is also a monitor showing what is being filmed and cables feeding into plug sockets.

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Faith, hope and live streaming

Covid 19 meant that churches had to think differently about worship. Nairobi’s Mamlaka Hill Chapel used live streaming to connect with their community.

16 Sep 2021

A white horse stands with its head inside a white, doughnut-shaped CT scanner.

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CT for horses - image quality and safety are crucial

At the Telgte veterinary clinic in Germany, a new CT scanning solution is taking some of the stress and risk out of examining injured and sick horses.

13 Sep 2021

A restaurant setting, with two tables side by side. One is round, with six chairs. The other is oblong with four chairs. Both are set ready for customers, with cream tablecloths. Above them is a circular orange light fitting and behind is an image of a huge flower, taking up the entire wall on printed wallpaper.

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What happens when creativity meets technology?

We often view creativity and technology differently, but when they meet, problems can be solved, trends are made, and exciting new solutions are born.

06 Sep 2021

A close-up of three women leaning their heads out of a car window. The woman on the left has long brown hair, the woman on the right has short brown hair and, in the middle, the woman is blonde and has her eyes closed and head raised gently skywards.

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The world between you and me

Canon Ambassador Julie Pike recalls her shoot with the singer Aurora and her sisters and shares “secret little world” that exists in her viewfinder.

30 Aug 2021

The sun is burning a deep orange, which can be seen through the silhouette of a leaf. A dark sky forms the backdrop of the photo.

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From ‘job’ to ‘joy’

For most of us, working is simply a fact of life, but when you can have some fun along the way and share your passions it can make all the difference.

23 Aug 2021

A clouded and slightly blurred image, all in blue. Through it, the features of a woman’s face can be seen. © Daphne Wageman

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Blindsight: a layering of the senses

Daphne Wageman has experienced the world as few others have and her powerful printed project ‘Blindzicht’ brings stories of visual impairment to life.

16 Aug 2021

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Closer

Belgian artist Wim Tellier uses the power of print to take us on a journey that remind us of just how vulnerable we really are in the face of nature.

12 Aug 2021

Two lions, their bodies out of shot, side by side. One nestles its head against the other. Both animals have their eyes closed.

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Photographers raising a million for parks and people

Over 170 wildlife photographers, hundreds of limited-edition art prints and one united goal: to raise funds for African Parks and their communities.

05 Aug 2021

A pair of feet in running shoes, walking across grass.

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Habits: making, breaking and changing for the better

We are creatures of habit, and many of them save us time and make us more efficient, but how do we change the ones that make life more difficult?

02 Aug 2021

A pair of old-fashioned black lace-up boxing gloves, lying against a wooden background.

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Four ways to find your ‘mental toughness’

Penny Mallory is no stranger to adversity and used her own ‘mental toughness’ to turn her life around. She shares what it takes to be a winner.

29 Jul 2021

A women with long hair in her wedding dress is balancing on fallen trees on the edge of a forest.

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The adventure of a lifetime

Pablo and Ana Laguia’s own romance inspired them to ‘mix the perfect with the messy’ and turn wedding photography into a beautiful adventure.

26 Jul 2021

A series of interlocking metal cogs, engraved with words that can be partially seen – economic, social, environment, sustainability.

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4 ways to make your sustainability story ‘more than green’

Joining up the social, economic and environmental aspects of sustainability is all a matter of perspective, says Sustainability Director, Peter Bragg.

22 Jul 2021

A person sits in a simulator unit in a darkened room, holding a steering wheel. In front of them is a huge, curved screen upon which a driving scene is projected.

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Understanding attitudes to driverless cars

A team at Cardiff University are using a state-of-the-art driving simulator to observe and measure how humans interact with autonomous vehicles.

19 Jul 2021

A pair of hands holds a smartphone, which is running an app that allows you to scan your own face and try out different lipstick colours.

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Print as a portal to a new brand reality

While the predicted boom in AR and VR didn’t quite happen last year, a world of exciting ideas is still out there – they’re just waiting to be printed.

15 Jul 2021

Four brightly coloured examples of design/photography.

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Introducing… The Creative Class of 2021

When creative graduates miss their degree shows, they also miss the important exposure to potential employers. We’ve teamed up with The Drum to help.

12 Jul 2021

A smiling young woman with her hair in a long blonde braid sits at a desktop computer with keyboard. She wears over-ear headphones and has a big silver microphone positioned in front of her.

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Fun, fame and streaming games

Every day, millions of people head to Twitch to get their fix of their favourite gaming streamers – or to stream to others and chase online fame.

08 Jul 2021

Image of the spacecraft Hayabusa2 approaching the asteroid Ryugu (Image reproduced with kind permission of JAXA)

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A dragon, a falcon and the beginnings of the universe

Canon ANELVA’s technology has been helping the Japanese Space Agency to analyse samples from the asteroid ‘Ryugu’, as part of their Hayabusa2 mission.

05 Jul 2021

Three young footballers run across the pitch. They are wearing grey strips with AON printed on the front.

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What a return to the pitch means for healthy hearts and minds

It’s been a quiet year at Man Utd, but for team doctor, Steve McNally, it also means that essential contributions to medical research have had to pause.

01 Jul 2021

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Beyond the kitbag: What I’ve learned from photographers

Cecilie Harris’ conversations with Canon Ambassadors have given her insight into their motivation and purpose that extends far beyond the kitbag.

28 Jun 2021

A Shiba Inu with its tongue out, wearing a pink party hat

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The Happy News

Fed up with all the doom and gloom on the breakfast TV news, Canon Sweden created a way for professionals to begin their day on an upbeat note.

24 Jun 2021

A large wave breaks against a background of an iceberg.

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The shape of water

Canon Ambassador Lucia Griggi overcame fear, frustration and loss to create her own waves and become an award-winning action and surf photographer.

21 Jun 2021

On the right, John Wambugu of MindMe International is surrounded by the children who use the Laibu Mtaani.

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Creating change with a camera

John Wambugu’s love of the camera goes beyond taking photos and making films. He’s used it as a means to fund education, create jobs and change lives.

17 Jun 2021

A medical face covering sat on a white office desk beside what appears to be a blue bottle of hand sanitising gel. Behind these is the upper body of a person sat at the desk, wearing a long-sleeved grey top and typing on a laptop.

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Back to the office: advice for you and your manager

As vaccines rollout and offices start to open their doors again, returning might feel daunting. What can you do to make the transition less stressful?

14 Jun 2021

A crying man, carrying a child, who has their arms around his neck and is wearing a fluorescent yellow life jacket. In the background are people alighting from a rubber dinghy. Superimposed over the image are newspaper headlines, both positive and negative about the photo.

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Only the photographer knows the truth

In today’s world, judging truth can be near impossible. The Truthmark seeks to give photojournalists a way to make sure their work shares the facts.

10 Jun 2021

A young man sits at a desk wearing a VR headset and holding his fingers in a ‘frame’ pose. In front of him is a laptop, notebook and lamp. Behind him are nine equally sized pieces of artwork in white frames.

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Today’s innovators, tomorrow’s trends

The images we create and use are far from random – often shaped by events and influences out of anyone’s control, they tell the stories of our time.

07 Jun 2021

The words #womenwhoempower against a black background with '#womenwho' in white and 'empower' in red.

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Vision, passion, story, voice

#womenwhoempower is a year-long initiative conceived by Canon Middle East, giving female creatives the opportunity to be mentored and grow their brand.

27 May 2021

A woman walks on a sandy, flat surface towards the ocean. Her arms are stretched wide, and she wears bright yellow chiffon that trails behind her, blowing in the wind and creating a strong contrast to the blue sky.

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Freedom to move. Freedom to grow.

Emmanuel Oyeleke shares his quest for simplicity, freedom and self-agency and revisits what made him fall in love with photography.

24 May 2021

A large, yellow supermoon against a black sky

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Is it the moon that’s super… or is it you?

Supermoons are awesome, but should they take all the credit alone, when at least some of what we’re seeing is the result of our own amazing brains?

20 May 2021

A bespectacled young man in a black and grey sweater lies in long grass, surrounded by bluebells. His right-hand rests on his chest at heart height. (© Boys by Girls Magazine)

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Artist or photographer? Or both?

Does your camera define you? Or what you create? Who decides? And is it important? We explore the questions of what makes the photographer an artist.

17 May 2021

A grey-haired woman in tortoiseshell glasses, seated on a couch, leans forward with her chin resting on her hand to look at her laptop. She has a pink cup and saucer next to her and is wearing a blue shirt.

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How to turn meeting woes into productivity wins

Is your calendar full? Do you have meeting fatigue? Take a look at these common complaints and discover ways to turn meeting moans into working wins.

13 May 2021

A glass office building on the left, against a blue sky with light clouds. The sun reflects brightly off the building.

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4 ways that sustainability awards can help your business

Awards are always great, but they’re more than just an accolade. They are also a great way to understand, develop and share your sustainability story.

10 May 2021

A brown paper envelope and the edge of a brown kraft paper card, on a table, surrounded by white rose-like flowers.

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The timeless joy of sending (and receiving!) a card

We haven’t been sending as many lately, but greetings cards to loved ones can be loaded with so much more significance than a text message or email.

06 May 2021

A photo taken from above of two children – one in a blue denim jacket, the other in a pink knitted top. One child holds a large Canon camera in their hands, with the strap around their neck. They both peer, smiling, at the screen on the back of the camera.

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“Grab the camera, we’re going for a talk…”

Any parent will tell you that getting a child to open up and talk isn’t always easy. Find out how picking up your camera and taking a walk can help.

29 Apr 2021

A hand holds a smartphone near the touchscreen of a Canon imageRUNNER office machine.

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Safe to touch

As we slowly return to the workplace, organisations are looking at different ways to make shared surfaces safe for the many hands that use them.

26 Apr 2021

A women in a red dress is walking in the desert. She is tiny and the desert is massive as the sand stretches far.

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The desert was closed

Nanna Navntoft uses photography to add a new aspect to her written work. Now she explores human stories by immersing herself in a fully holistic way.

22 Apr 2021

A shot of the rear of a white electric car being charged using a charger with a yellow cable. In the background, a blurred long-haired person in a blue skirt and white top walks away, carrying a cream-coloured bag over their shoulder.

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3 ways to celebrate Earth Day in your office all year round

Where you go, what you do and how you say goodbye all have an impact on our planet. Set your intentions today to make a real difference to our future.

19 Apr 2021

A ‘selfie’ of explorer Richard Garriott. He has a grey beard, blue eyes and an earring in his left-hand ear. He wears a red hat and scarf, and a blue jacket, of which only the shoulder is pictured. Behind him are the control panels of the submersible DSV Limiting Factor, with many round white lights. (© Richard Garriott de Cayeux, using Canon EOS R / Canon RF24-105mm F4 IS USM)

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Richard Garriott, the storyteller from space and sea

He’s been to space, both poles and the deepest known point in the ocean and uses his adventures to share the stories of young people with the world.

15 Apr 2021

A person with short dark hair and wearing a grey hoodie stands with their back to the camera. They are facing four out of focus pictures in black frames with white mounts, hanging on a white gallery wall.

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A simple guide to NFTs for the jargon-free

ICYMI, NFTs are taking the digital world by storm. So, don’t DYOR – we’ll cut the jargon and find out how big money is changing hands for small files.

12 Apr 2021

On the right, an ophthalmologist in a white lab coat and black and red striped polo shirt, looks intently at the display of a Canon Tonometer. On the other side of the machine, a patient holds their head against the machine, looking into it for their examination.

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Providing eye care in the heart of Africa

In impoverished countries, sight loss is an emergency, but diagnostic tools are scarce. Canon Medical distributor Franco Sonnino wants to change that.

01 Apr 2021

A woman sits on a desk in front of a huge ornate, rose gold mirror, in which the room is reflected. She is wearing a mint green halter neck dress with ruffles. In front of her, on the desk, is an assortment of objects – vases, with dried flowers, books, perfume bottles and small glass objects.

ARTICLE

In Your Eyes: The business of being Onyi Moss

Inspiring and beautiful, the Instagram of content creator, Onyi Moss is like a spa for the eyes. But glamour and luxury is very much a full-time job.

29 Mar 2021

A dark brown chocolate dessert that shines under the light is topped with gold flakes, berries and nuts. It sits on a white plate with a geometric gold honeycomb design.

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Cooking their way into #vegan hearts – and homes

A chic London restaurant has transformed in response to the pandemic and a tiny photographic studio in the kitchen opens a social window on its world.

25 Mar 2021

A great white shark jumps out of the water. Mouth is open, showing all teeth and water is splashing as the shark jumps out of the water.

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One hour left to save what remains

Coming face to face with a shark is thrilling, but Canon Ambassador Chris Fallows also uses his breathtaking images to shine a light on iconic animals.

22 Mar 2021

The body and arms of two blue-shirted people at a desk. In front of them are colour swatches, paperwork, pencils, some reading glasses and a desktop computer. One holds a document and the other points at something on the document.

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To make print work, it pays to talk

In the fight against digital fatigue, bridging the knowledge gap between printers and marketers can challenge misconceptions and improve results.

18 Mar 2021

A woman with her red hair in a bun, sits in front of a laptop. She wears a grey and white checked shirt. The background is dark wood. She looks shocked and has her hand covering her mouth in disbelief. Her fingernails are painted black.

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Foolproof ways to avoid #Zoomiliation

Whether from filter fiddlers or background blunders, you can avoid viral stardom by following our easy tips for embarrassment-free video calls.

15 Mar 2021

A close up of the tops of the left and right speedometers in a car. The fuel gauge is partially cut off.

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The need for speed (and when to slow down)

Transforming an organisation won’t happen overnight, but some changes can be fast. Futurist, Tom Cheesewright gives advice on effective decision-making

11 Mar 2021

Four photos of women. Top left: A smiling, brown haired woman stands in front of a building, wearing a black coat and grey scarf. Top right: A smiling, red haired woman in glasses, sits in front of a window, through which you can see a bright blue sky. She wears a silver necklace with a pendant. Bottom left: A black and white picture of a smiling woman in a hijab. Bottom right: A smiling, red haired woman in a black top stands in front of a bright yellow background.

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Passion, drive, teamwork and purpose

“Find a job you enjoy, and you’ll never have to work again.” Meet four women who have found passion and purpose in their different roles at Canon.

08 Mar 2021

The image is dominated by pure white snow, save a snow-covered chum, or traditional tent used by the migrational tribes of the region. A woman emerges from her tent and is wearing a long orange/red patterned dress and boots. The dress has a black trim midway up the skirt and she also wears a pink headscarf, tied at the back of her head, which swings behind her.

ARTICLE

The beauty of silence

While the world was in lockdown, Pie Aerts travelled across the frozen Siberian tundra with an ancient people who taught him the value of silence.

25 Feb 2021

A seal, lying on its side, covers its eyes with its paws.

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Hey, what GIFs?

However you pronounce it, the GIF is a fun way to speak volumes without saying a word. Learn more about LOLs on a loop and why they’re so useful.

22 Feb 2021

A close-up shot of a model’s face, which is partially covered in a sheer purple material. Her eyes are made up ‘watercolour style’ in pastel shades of purple, green and blue and she has gems alongside her nose.

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Scroll-stopping beauty

The beauty trend for ultra-close ups requires nothing short of polished perfection to stop viewers in their tracks. How do photographers and make-up artists make it happen?

18 Feb 2021

A woman in a polka dot skirt and white t-shirt charges her white electric vehicle.

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2021 and the new agenda for sustainability

2020 was a year of necessity that inadvertently gave great sustainability rewards. In 2021, organisations are looking to make more permanent shifts.

08 Feb 2021

Two women in lilac jumpsuits stand against a colourful backdrop. They each have an arm outstretched. Behind them is a man standing behind a DJ booth that is labelled ‘chelmico’. © Warner Music Japan Inc.

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Watching from within at Canon’s volumetric video studio

Canon Inc. has opened a new ‘volumetric video’ studio in Kawasaki, where artists and directors can create truly immersive multi-dimensional content.

04 Feb 2021

A group of seven young people, sat and stood, all look towards something unseen to the right of the image. One has a dog on her lap.

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The next generation of print

Like every industry, print needs fresh ideas and innovation. Duygu Sanac Keçeci believes that attracting a new generation of talent is key.

01 Feb 2021

A woman stands with her back to the camera, watching an orange sunset over dark mountains. She wears a pale dress, and her hair is worn up, with tendrils outlined in shadow.

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The visual poetry of Maud

Maud Chalard puts time on pause and invites you to lose yourself in her cinematic world of beauty, feminine freedom and nostalgia.

28 Jan 2021

A bearded and bespectacled man sits in his home office, at his computer. He is on a conference call with four other people.

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Hiring in a hybrid world

When we can’t be in the same room, hiring great talent can be challenging. EMEA Talent Lead, Chris Wilcock shares some advice for recruiting in 2021.

25 Jan 2021

A young woman sits at her dining table with a laptop and papers, using a calculator. To her left is a plate of food, a cup and a jar with a spoon in it. On her lap is a baby of around 6 months watching her work.

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Old habits and new rackets: cybersecurity in 2021

With employees everywhere and clever criminals too, are you ready for 2021? Find out more from Quentyn Taylor, Canon Director of Information Security.

21 Jan 2021

On the right, a small silhouette of a couple walking across golden sand dunes at dusk, leaving footprints behind them. Far on the horizon, a huge bright sun begins to set.

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Imaging to transform our world

Technology is exciting and powerful, but its true purpose lies in the way it can changes lives, support businesses and show us the unforgettable.

18 Jan 2021

Scattered photos of happy family scenes, taken outdoors in summer.

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Feeling sentimental?

‘Nostalgic consumption’ was the go-to comfort zone for 2020. But where does this wistful need for events past come from? And what does it do for us?

14 Jan 2021

A futuristic cityscape at night, with dozens of skyscrapers lit up in blue light.

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2021 Video Analytics Predictions & Trends

Video analytics is right at the cutting edge of technology and every new development takes us closer to a smarter world. Discover what’s new for 2021.

11 Jan 2021

Office shelves with a picture frame containing the quote ‘dream big’, around it are a dried flower, a ball of thread, some notebooks, pots and another frame with a seascape photo.

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Six steps to a happier, healthier home office

No matter what happens in the future, our home offices are likely to play a part in our lives – so let’s make them a stylish and happy place to be.

07 Jan 2021

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The future of sustainable print

The future for print is bright, but how do we make sure that it’s also sustainable? We look at some ideas that will change how you look at printers.

21 Dec 2020

A woman in a medical mask and overalls holds the hands of a smiling elderly woman who wears an orange cardigan.

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See how we feel

From resilience to solitude and hope to gratitude, our Canon Ambassadors share the images that tell the emotional story of a year like no other.

17 Dec 2020

A naked man reclines on a white bed, hands covering his nudity. He stares directly at the viewer. To his right is a another, clothed man wearing a scarf on their head. (George Chakravarthi Olympia 2003, video installation, projection dimensions variable © George Chakravarthi)

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Rebels, radicals and revolutionaries: art and social change

Being visible isn’t easy. Over the last century, large-scale activism has driven massive social change. But before the crowds, there were the artists.

14 Dec 2020

A man wearing a blue suits and white shirt is on a skateboard, checking his phone. Behind him are glass fronted offices

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Who’s using you? Photography, your face and your rights

Do you own your image? Whether you model for a living or are snapped on the street, what can be done with photograph? And what are your rights?

10 Dec 2020

An arial view of a roundabout known as 'The Circus' in Bath, England. The roundabout is covered in trees and the road around it is lined with buildings. There are cars parked on the road.

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How to make your business more ‘circular’

Are you looking to shift your business from a ‘take, make, dispose’ model to a more circular approach? If so, there are seven key elements to address.

07 Dec 2020

An object lies on a bed, inside a round CT scanner. It is illuminated with blue and purple lights.

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The ‘digital autopsies’ revealing secrets of animal mummies

The burial rites of ancient Egyptians have fascinated us for generations. Now new deep-learning tech gives us incredible details of mummified animals.

03 Dec 2020

A young woman in sunglasses sits outside on a wooden chair with her laptop on her lap. Her feet are resting on a wooden beam that appears to be enclosing a balcony or raised veranda. The view takes in a vast expanse of greenery and there are hills in the distance.

ARTICLE

Predicting the positive – future ready actions for business success

Are you ready for ‘The Great Reset’? There are plenty of learnings from our current adapted ways of working, but which should we adopt permanently?

30 Nov 2020

A bearded man sits against a black background. He is wearing just black shorts and has tattoos on both arms.

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More than a model

Claus Fleissner is one of an army of ‘plus sized’ and body positive models who are driving change in the fashion industry through online visibility.

26 Nov 2020

A woman stands in front of a rusting security grille. She wears a dramatic red cape, which covers her from the neck down, and her head is framed by a halo of black hair. Her face is painted white and a line of black dots stretches from the top of her forehead to the base of her neck, which are inspired by traditional African body art.

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Finding truth and building bridges

Photographer and contemporary artist, Aïda Muluneh explores her identity, truth and purpose through her work, and asks the viewer to do the same.

23 Nov 2020

An immaculate bride and groom stand in a shabby room with the light pouring onto the bride's white dress. She stands with her back to her husband and his arms around her waist, and looks back and up into his eyes.

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Looking for little pockets of light: What it’s really like to be a photographer in lockdown

When lockdown hit and Maria Ashby-Giles' wedding photography business ground to a halt, she rolled up her sleeves and refused to let self-doubt win.

16 Nov 2020

Two casually dressed young people sit on the carpeted floor of a white walled room, next to some crates with plants on them. They are both looking at a laptop.

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Whatever piques your Pinterest

If you thought Pinterest was just an online scrapbook, then it’s time to revisit. As well as being inspired, you can connect, learn, shop and share.

12 Nov 2020

A selection of ‘polaroid’ style photos of smiling young people.

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You can’t be what you can’t see: how FuturePrint is inspiring a new generation

FuturePrint Summit brings the best in technology and ideas to an online audience. But this virtual platform also attracts a welcome new demographic.

05 Nov 2020

A barefoot woman in a long white dress with long dark hair sits on a wooden stool in a forest, surrounded by tall, bare trees. She has her hands in her lap and is looking down, so her hair is covering most of her face.

ARTICLE

Short scares for big shares

Slasher, supernatural, psychological – there’s every conceivable type of horror movie out there. But fear also comes in different shapes and sizes.

29 Oct 2020

ARTICLE

For the future of our forests

We’re closer to the forest than we think – through paper, packaging, even clothes. But how do we make sure that we’re buying from sustainable sources?

26 Oct 2020

An unseen person in a pale pink sweater holds a pink smartphone in one hand and a credit card in the other.

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Fake or No Fake? Five red flags to identify a scam site

Scam websites are increasingly sophisticated – would you know how to spot one? Find out some tried and tested ways to find the deceit in the details.

22 Oct 2020

ARTICLE

Print and packaging for passionate people

Small businesses make the world go around and Saudi-based print entrepreneur Doaa bin Thabit is on a mission to ensure they make a lasting impression.

19 Oct 2020

An image taken underwater. The sea is bright blue and a woman in a bikini and snorkel swims upwards towards the light and bubbles on the surface. © Dafna Tal

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A world of emotions

Canon Ambassador Dafna Tal’s visual explorations are a means to understand, embrace and express our innermost emotions and use them to find strength.

15 Oct 2020

A person in a white t-shirt and blue jeans sits cross-legged, typing on a laptop. Only legs, arms and torso are visible.

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Flirting with fraud

Fraudsters use all kinds of techniques to part people from their cash, but romance scams can leave victims financially and emotionally devastated

12 Oct 2020

A young woman in a white t-shirt and leather jacket, adjusts her hair as she takes a selfie.

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Four social media signs that everything’s not ok

Looks are often deceiving on social media, but there are some little changes that can indicate when someone is struggling with their mental health.

08 Oct 2020

Filmmaker & Associate Producer, Nayla Al Khaja. She holds a film camera and stands against a blue background.

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The dualism of filmmaking in 2020

Acclaimed filmmakers, Nayla Al Khaja, Ahmad Abdalla and Faisal Hashmi share the positives and negatives of working in their industry since Covid 19.

01 Oct 2020

Two women sit opposite each other at a white table, working on their laptops. They are wearing smart, casual clothing and blue disposable, non-surgical face coverings.

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Progress, not compromise: Returning to work in the ‘new normal’

Returning to the office is daunting for some, exciting for others. What can organisations do to make their teams feel confident, comfortable and valued?

28 Sep 2020

An action shot of a warehouse, with forklift trucks and people moving between huge racks of boxes on pallets, awaiting shipment.

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How can seeing double make things clearer?

Long touted as a ‘bridge between the physical and digital’, the advent of new technologies is finally giving the Digital Twin its incredible power.

24 Sep 2020

A long-haired person in fur-trimmed parka and navy-blue hat and scarf stands to the right of the picture, facing blurred evening lights, turned away from the camera.

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The art of the faceless selfie

Faces matter. So why are so many Instagrammers turning their backs on the camera to create content that leads viewers to draw their own conclusions?

21 Sep 2020

A man wearing a non-surgical face covering and a grey t-shirt, looks out of the window, towards the sky. The glass reflects the outside world, other houses, trees, a fence and the sky.

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Created by one, chosen by many

All shot on Canon cameras, all tell a story of a year like no other. What do these five most downloaded photos from Getty Images tell us about 2020?

17 Sep 2020

The body of a man in a high-vis jacket, he stands in a warehouse holding a tablet computer.

ARTICLE

Manufacturing’s new flexible friend

Manufacturing needs to be agile to meet a fluctuating future. Combining human ingenuity with cobotic capacity could be just the place to start.

14 Sep 2020

ARTICLE

Put purpose first: How to find your feet in Industry 5.0

Intimidated by Industry 5.0? Print industry expert Karis Copp shares advice for businesses looking to dip a toe into the next Digital Transformation.

10 Sep 2020

Interconnected cogs, engraved with the words 'good mood', ‘positive thinking’, ‘positive energy’ and ‘optimism.’

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How to create a workplace where mental health can thrive

The success of an organisation begins and ends with its people. So how can we foster a culture in which employees feel safe, supported and valued?

07 Sep 2020

Taken from above, a teenage boy wearing a peach t-shirt and brown trousers sits on a tiled floor using a laptop. He has shelves behind him and stationery around him on the floor.

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A better blend of learning

Online education can be a tough ask, but new resources, formats and collaborations could make blended learning a global standard in the future.

03 Sep 2020

A crowd of closely packed people smiling with their arms raised.

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Pure joy in an unpredictable world

For a decade, Canon Ambassador Daniel Etter has seen the power of his images, but he still has the capacity to be surprised by moments of pure joy.

31 Aug 2020

A close up of the Canon V-20 home computer, showing the text ‘HOME COMPUTER V-20 65K’, the power indicator and F keys. Image courtesy of Thames and Hudson

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The Canon V-20, home computing icon

Nearly forty years ago, Canon released the V-20, a pioneering home computer with multimedia in its sights. Today it’s become a computing icon.

27 Aug 2020

A woman wearing a business suit pulls back a red curtain to reveal a bright blue sky and clouds.

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‘Breaking the fourth wall’ and other ways to be a great boss in a virtual world

The ‘new normal’ has given us a great opportunity to look at the way we lead. Industry expert David Meade offers some sound advice for the future.

24 Aug 2020

An illustration of the interior of a driverless car, rendered in purples, blues and reds.

ARTICLE

Travelling light: The technology behind the 3D Vision of the future

Canon has developed the world’s first 1-megapixel SPAD image sensor. But what does this mean? How does it work? And where might we see it in use?

20 Aug 2020

A collage of colourful photographs, including pictures of people, places, landscapes, flowers and objects.

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What lies around the edges: the unseen value in our photos

Your photos may not just be valuable to you. Visual and historical anthropologist, Prof. Elizabeth Edwards tells us what can be learnt from our snaps.

17 Aug 2020

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ARTICLE

The Digital Services Act – a regulation that leaves nothing to the imagination

The arrival of the Digital Services Act will make shopping, selling or socialising online that little bit better for everyone. But why do we need it?

13 Aug 2020

A brown leather sofa and cushions with an occasional table and a lamp to the right. Behind is wallpaper in a repeating design of orange, black and brown leaves and flowers in a modern brocade style, often seen in furnishings and wall coverings.

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With love, Manuela

In 2017, Manuela participated in Canon’s Young People Programme and it made a profound impact. Today she writes a letter to future young changemakers.

10 Aug 2020

ARTICLE

The impossible, made possible

For many hospitals, Covid-19 meant they had to increase capacity and adapt quickly. Canon Medical swiftly rose to the challenge of their new needs.

06 Aug 2020

Three children in a garden, one is making a huge soap bubble from a hoop. The others are laughing and screaming with the fun of it all.

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Where memories grow

By reliving her own childhood, Helen Bartlett has become a master at helping families to cement their cherished moments into something tangible.

30 Jul 2020

The buildings of University College Cork in Ireland, set against a blue but cloudy sky.

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More than meets the eye

When Cantec Ireland responded to a tender from one of the world’s ‘greenest’ universities, MD Greg Tuohy never anticipated how much he would learn.

27 Jul 2020

A 3D paper rabbit, talking on a paper telephone, with a paper radio in the background.

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Endless toys for endless adventures

Keeping your children entertained is no mean feat, so Canon CEE asked families to select and build their own characters for a very special story.

23 Jul 2020

A woman holding a tablet gives a presentation in front of a projector screen for five colleagues, who are sat at a boardroom table with laptops, glasses of water and a plate of croissants.

ARTICLE

How to make negotiation a win-win game

Be firm. Be flexible, but most of all be clear and present. Negotiations are often delicate, but with the right approach they can benefit all parties.

20 Jul 2020

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Together in knowledge

Our philosophy of ‘Kyosei’ can be found at the Canon Foundation in Europe, which has supported research in Europe and Japan for over 30 years.

16 Jul 2020

Eight young people, against black backgrounds, all wearing masks to cover their mouths and noses.

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What is a voice? Four organisations helping young people to be their best selves

We believe that education holds the key to a more equitable world. Meet four organisations who share our view and learn about their important work with young people.

13 Jul 2020

A little girl holds a Canon camera up to her face to take a picture, while behind her another little girl places her hands over hers and looks over her shoulder.

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Learning the right to expression

The children of homeless families in Mumbai had fun with cameras, but they also learnt the more fundamental lesson of what it means to be visible.

25 Jun 2020

A Man Utd player lies on his back on the pitch, awaiting treatment. (Photo courtesy of Manchester United FC.)

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A room with a view: managing subtle injuries at Man Utd’s imaging centre

In-house imaging gives Dr Steve McNally, Head of Football Medicine at Man Utd, the edge in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of player injuries.

22 Jun 2020

ARTICLE

New Fire: illuminating the fifth Aztec sun

Beautiful, accomplished, complex. The Aztec creation myth is brought to life at the Linden Museum in Stuttgart through storytelling and immersive tech.

18 Jun 2020

ARTICLE

Hakawaty

The centuries-old tradition of Arabic storytelling or ‘Hakawati’ has been given a very modern reimagining through social media by Canon Middle East.

15 Jun 2020

A boy stands, playing, on a grey ash beach by the sea, in the background a volcano is erupting against a blue sky. © Ulla Lohmann

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A journey to the centre of life

Tragedy spurred Ulla Lohmann to live ‘in the moment’ and her exploration of volcanoes and those who live with them has taught her lessons of human joy.

11 Jun 2020

A huge camera lens peeks through camouflage.

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Home Stories

“All of life is here”. We take a look at the ‘Home Stories’ of Canon Austria Ambassadors, friends and trainers as they film themselves in lockdown.

08 Jun 2020

ARTICLE

Fifteen minute mini-breaks for busy brains

When you reach the limits of your concentration and productivity starts to lag, how can you give yourself some R&R without even leaving your desk?

04 Jun 2020

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ARTICLE

10 steps to kick-start your marketing

Mentor and pro-marketer, Jacky Hobson shares her top tips for small businesses with time to spare, who are looking to re-energise their marketing.

01 Jun 2020

ARTICLE

From ‘nice’ to ‘necessary’: why sustainability equals success

From future employees, to potential partners, the sustainability credentials of businesses are under scrutiny from every quarter and like never before.

28 May 2020

ARTICLE

A handheld tool for medics on the move

When following the peloton, a portable ultrasound is essential for Dr Toon Cruyt, Head of Medical for the Deceuninck – Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team.

25 May 2020

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ARTICLE

Supporting your team through a time of remarkable change

Covid 19 has thrust an entirely new way of working and communicating upon us all. For managers, this is a time when their teams need them most.

21 May 2020

Three men on stage at a festival, with the audience's hands raised in silhouettes in front of them. A caption reading 'I belong to moments' sits at the bottom of the image.

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Storytelling in seconds

Social media ‘stories’ are used by half a billion people every day. Canon Nordic’s #15secondfilmfestival celebrates the power of stories at speed.

18 May 2020

ARTICLE

How NOT to digitally transform your office

Is your organisation in such a hurry to transform that you’ve fallen into one of our top three disaster scenarios? And is it easy to course correct?

14 May 2020

A Canon service engineer fixes the inside of a printer.

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More is more: time-tested ways to manage multi-skilled teams

A multi-skilled community of engineers has been the backbone of Canon since the 1970s. Our EMEA Head of Service shares the structure that supports them.

11 May 2020

Two men in athletic wear look at a split screen showing two views of curling players on the ice.

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Showing athletes the potential of their own bodies

The Olympians and Paralympians of GB Curling have a team of experts using world-class tech to guide their techniques and function at peak performance.

07 May 2020

An aerial view of a city with a large white fluffy cloud above it on the right-hand side.

ARTICLE

Cloud future? Cloud is now

Many ask, ‘what’s the future for cloud?’. But is that the right question when cloud is already responsible for so much?

04 May 2020

ARTICLE

How to meet ransomware head on and still come out fighting

Ransomware is a formidable opponent and attacks can cripple businesses. No one is safe, but there are steps you can take to protect your organisation.

30 Apr 2020