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Kick back and relax. We’ve selected our favourite Canon podcasts of 2023 for your listening pleasure, packed with info, insights and some surprises.
25 Sep 2023
Imaging innovation stories
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Kick back and relax. We’ve selected our favourite Canon podcasts of 2023 for your listening pleasure, packed with info, insights and some surprises.
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Press photographer Martyn Wheatley has his images published all over the world is always where the news is – but it’s not a job for the faint-hearted.
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Healthcare is a hot topic when discussing the impact of GenAI. What might change for doctors? And what must happen before it enters widespread use?
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Niga Salam looks at her photography through a lens of peace ahead of her attendance at the UN International Day of Peace Youth Observance in New York.
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Are you using Generative AI to edit or create images? Then we know you have questions. We’ve put the most common to our EMEA IP Counsel, Mitain Patel.
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Canon Ambassador Jaroslav Monchak is a master of atmosphere, using nothing more than light, space and subject to create powerful narratives.
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At 70 years old, Kenyan professional photographer Mzee Omoyo has been behind his Canon camera for over fifty years and shows no sign of slowing down.
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When Nadeem Perera slid into Ollie Olanipekun’s DMs, they bonded over a shared love of birdwatching, and together turned it into a global phenomenon
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Muhammed Muheisen attended the UN SDG Action Awards, where competition is the last thing on anyone’s mind, and everyone had a powerful story to tell.
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It’s the big topic in every boardroom and no doubt it will revolutionise the way we work, but what are the risks? And how might you mitigate them?
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When was the last time you gave a compliment? For some, they just don’t come easily, but simple words of kindness can have wonderful knock-on effects.
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It’s the hashtag that has people (us included!) scratching their heads. What is a #CanonEvent? Why is it so huge? And how do we get in on the action?
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Netra Venkatesh, the Under 16 Canon Young Champion of the Year at the 2022 Global Good Awards shares five important lessons from being a changemaker.
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When it comes to R&D, Canon is no stranger to world firsts. The latest breakthrough comes in the form of nano-sized dots of ink with huge potential.
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Content creators can reach millions of people, so authenticity is a genuine responsibility. But it’s also easy to mislead, as four creators found out.
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Is your printer feeling lonely? Surely not! Your home printer is an invaluable part of the family and Carmen of MLC Estudio wouldn’t be without hers.
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Many photos of LGBTQ+ life have been hidden away for decades. Just making and keeping them was a huge risk, but finally we can see their joy and value.
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In the second part of our dive into Generative AI, we look at some potentially unexpected – and positive – outcomes of its use in creative industries.
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Whatever you feel about it, Generative AI is here. But what might it mean for human creatives? We’re exploring what could change – and stay the same.
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The metaverse and its technologies have so much potential for global healthcare. But what could that look like? And what might we need to realise it?
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Frits van Eldik lived life in the fast lane as an F1 photographer. A master at motosports, he is now pushing the boundaries of painting with light.
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They’ve grown smaller and more powerful for decades, but will computer chips soon reach their limit? Or is nanoimprint lithography the future?
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Katie is happier in front of the camera than she has ever been. But she, like so many others, had to suffer deep gender dysphoria to reach trans joy.
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Supporting the young to tell their stories is essential or we’ll miss a world of understanding, says Peter Bragg, Canon EMEA’s Sustainability Director.
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It’s not just a ‘young people’ thing. More of us than ever are switching on subtitles when we watch film and TV – but why? And what do they solve?
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All over the UK, small areas of land are being transformed into new forests, bringing biodiversity and a little bit of magic to urban communities.
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Ever wondered how medical facilities are designed? EnVision 360 is a 3D interactive tool which simplifies what was once a lengthy and complex process.
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Black and white print, boring? No way! Monochrome print is still everywhere, playing a quiet but powerful role in so many industries and places.
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Beauty filters have changed a lot. While puppy ears still linger, many of us are turning to hyper-realistic AI-driven tools that do more than tweak.
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White is a colour that has defied definition for centuries and its use, formula, popularity and ability to affect our thinking has never stop changing.
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Fernando Guerra’s architectural photography goes beyond the façade, capturing how the house breathes. Because a building is nothing without people.
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A passenger ferry is an unusual place to find a classroom, but this is life for the Ukrainian refugees and their children who live on board Isabelle
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In 2018, an unexpected rise in printed book sales began to happen, thanks to millions of book-loving teenagers… and an extraordinary TikTok hashtag.
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When there is so much need, how do charities and humanitarian organisations stay afloat? Plan International create partnerships through storytelling.
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Keeping crowds of people safe is all in the numbers, but manually counting people can be tricky. So, why not use Artificial Intelligence to do it for you?
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For an image-driven business, a studio isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. So, when Canon EMEA & UK moved to a new HQ, it was time to raise the game.
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Becki Lilley’s first language is BSL, and she is thrilled by its increasing popularity and the ever-greater representation of Deaf people in the media.
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How does a robot know where it is when it doesn’t have eyes? If it’s built with Visual SLAM, then it uses specially adapted Canon cameras to see.
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Photojournalism is filled with emotion, detail and nuance. So, how can it be accessed fully by the visually impaired? By combining knowledge and tech.
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We now exist in worlds within worlds, but still want to capture memories, create art and share it. But how? Through virtual photography, of course.
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Most Inspiring Women in Cyber’, Zoë Rose and Sakina Asadova discuss their careers and share words of advice for those following in their footsteps.
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Jenny Rayner, the CEO of The Lucy Rayner Foundation has turned the trauma of loss into a powerful force for good. Content warning: suicide
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Our new report, The Future of Filmmaking, notes four shifts in the industry which go beyond tech. So, just what are these forces creating such change?
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What do ‘mysticism’, ‘nostalgia’ and ‘bold journeys’ have in common? They’re influencing this year’s design trends and all show us a desire to escape.
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If you think your workplace is the last to catch up with new technology, fear not: the metaverse will be heading your way. You just might not notice.
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When it comes to Extended Reality, it’s easy to focus entirely on the tech. But when Canon engineers designed MREAL, they paid attention to people.
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From mountaintops before dawn, Canon Ambassador Radomir Jakubowski strives to show us strength and resilience in nature we might not normally see.
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Next-gen computer vision offers extraordinary abilities and insights. Discover how Axis Communications is helping retailers to put them to good use.
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Visitors to Canon at CES 2023 discovered new immersive ways to experience Knock at the Cabin, a new movie by critically acclaimed director, M. Night Shyamalan.
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Identity is essential to good mental health and Dr Neil Gibson of Robert Gordon University uses and teaches photography as a tool for self-exploration.
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“Standing in the crowd was not enough,” says Nabilah Chowdhury, winner of Canon Young Champion of the Year. She shares her inspiring activism story.
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Pantone’s Colour of the Year might just seem like a bit of fun, but its industry reach makes it big business. Now it’s heading for the metaverse.
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If you’ve seen grainy, overexposed and lo-fi images surfacing on the socials, blame Gen Z. They’ve rediscovered the 90s digital camera vibe. But why?
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With a spirit of exploration, Amrita Sethi left her job and became an artist. Today her art is ‘phygital’, and she inspires businesses to do the same.
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CES in Las Vegas is always the hotly anticipated tech event of the year and in January 2023 there will be some world-changing themes to watch out for.
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Watching people throughout his career has taught Canon Ambassador Pior Malecki a simple truth: that humans want to be good and do good things.
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What might happen to us when the boundary between online and offline begins to blur? And how might our psychological, physical and cyber safety change?
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Two years ago, artist Caroline Byrne’s paper botanical sculptures were a lockdown project. Today they are bringing the joy of nature to city dwellers.
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The SDGs can be a guiding light in understanding and mapping a commitment to sustainable business. But how do organisations begin their SDG journey?
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What will we learn in the metaverse? And how do we get there? Educators, experts and a student talk about this last bastion of digital transformation.
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In turbulent times we seek safety in stasis – but why? When change is constant, we need to learn how to build it in to our businesses in order to grow.
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Rebecca Fox is a Canon Medical CT Technical Support Engineer, and every day she works with a team who service and repair lifesaving CT scanners.
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Fashion house, Iulia Barton has partnered with Canon Italia to bring their vision of truly inclusive and sustainable clothing to a global audience.
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What happens when you put a Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist in a room with 30 teenagers who love photography? They bond and they learn.
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Dr Maria Ardiaca tends to over 3000 sick animals a year, but there’s not a puppy in sight. Instead, her clinic treats axolotls, geckos – even minipigs.
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Eliška SKY’s exploration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is a stunning and surreal interpretation of destruction, action, fear and hope.
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eSports is big business globally and in Africa, tournaments such as PSG’s ‘Fatalis’ are attracting gamers who aren’t just looking for fun, but careers.
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It is a rare skill to find a life essence in the inanimate, but Eberhard Schuy’s gift for deep observation infuses still life with grace and humanity.
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Spectrum’s Campus Programme asks talented young people from all backgrounds to apply for a chance to ‘earn and learn’ and everyone feels the benefit.
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Right now, the metaverse is no more than a lot of speculation – and that’s great! With nothing off the table, creators are free to show us what might be.
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In under twenty years, the podcast has gone from niche to normal. But how did it happen? And what are the secret ingredients that keep listeners loyal?
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In 2018, Canon UK’s Claire Behan volunteered as a photographer for Special Olympics. Today, she covers their events worldwide and loves every minute.
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Canon Ambassador Yagazi Emezi sees stories in scars and treats them with gentle dignity, exploring how we view our bodies and their healed wounds.
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Meeting the right mentor can be life changing, offering the kind of invaluable counsel, support and honesty that is as effective as it is uplifting.
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What is it about school that makes starting a new term after a long summer so easy? And what might the equivalent look like in the modern workplace?
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Our Redline Challenge 2022 asks photographers to tell a ‘A Split Second Story’. But what could possibly be so fleeting yet also say so much?
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Canon Nordics have teamed up with Ambassador Jonas Classon to help aspiring bird photographers learn calls that will help them take the perfect shot.
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Rise and Shoot turns creativity into action, confidence and careers. This summer they have partnered with Canon Sweden to hold their first exhibition.
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Rugby has been Eric Gauzins’ passion for 30 years and he hopes to be an official at the Rugby World Cup 2023. He shares how rugby has changed his life.
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Meet Mike Kendrick, the conservationist and educator who has been introducing communities to South African wildlife through photography since 2015.
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‘Everything-as-a-service’ isn’t a new buzzword. It has the potential to be a virtuous cycle that simultaneously benefits businesses and customers.
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Let’s make fashion circular! Buying and selling clothes is an easy way to find unique new looks, make some money and do your bit for the planet.
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Rise and Shoot turns creativity into action, confidence and careers. This summer they have partnered with Canon Sweden to hold their first exhibition.
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His close proximity to tragedy has spurred Canon Ambassador Massimo Sestini to seek out the stories of hope that can be found beyond a single image.
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A “warning from the universe” spurred Connell McMenamin to follow his dream. But being an artist takes courage – and to learn to see all over again.
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Wanjiru Ndegwa loved her experience with Canon Academy Juniors and decided to share it with other youngsters, sharing with them a gift of creativity.
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Robert Barker builds by hand every element of the tales he wants to tell. Then, when they are ready, he picks up his camera and brings them to life.
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Immersive future metaverse experiences aside, what does VR actually achieve today? In the film industry, it’s far more practical than you might think.
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In the third of this three-part series, Canon Ambassador Dafna Tal invites you to examine advanced tips to find your courage when taking on new projects.
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Every time he steps out onto the pitch, Canon UK’s Aji Ajibola takes his place in footballing history – with all the joy and responsibility it brings.
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Inflammation of the optical nerve can be an early indicator of Multiple Sclerosis, so OCT retinal scanning can be a key tool for future diagnosis.
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Four young women in Nairobi are enjoying successful careers in the film industry thanks to K-Youth Media. A new documentary showshow they got there.
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“Challenge plus purpose equals fulfilment” says Canon Ambassador Clive Booth. His love for his work and empathy for others is evident in every image.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Small changes can make a big difference. Three Canon sustainability experts share the simple, but effective ways that we can all live more sustainably.
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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.
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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.
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A pair of ospreys at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve in Cumbria have garnered an army of worldwide fans through their Axis Communications ‘Osprey Cam’.
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Even if you are not familiar with colourism, you are certainly affected by it. Understanding and challenging it is essential to an equitable society.
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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
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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City planners have the unenviable task of creating spaces that are secure, attractive and function well. How can video analytics help them succeed?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Biopsies are currently the only way to investigate tissue abnormalities, but some are invasive and imprecise. Can advanced medical imaging change this?
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Is AI-powered diagnosis the future for healthcare? Dr Ken Sutherland and Prof. Sotos Tsaftaris discuss how AI ‘turbo charges’ the work of clinicians.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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How do female filmmakers find success? Three successful women in the film industry talk determination, networking and togetherness at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wendy Asumadu thought she’d quit her job at the very worst time, but extraordinary circumstances opened a new world of opportunities and communities.
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What is big business doing to build a better future? More than you realise. Today’s large organisations are putting sustainability front and centre.
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Gonzalo Pasquier always dreamed of swimming with whales, but never thought it would come true. Until Spain’s Blue Banana clothing made magic happen.
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Print’s not going anywhere. During a panel discussion at Expo 2020 Dubai, print professionals looked to the future and the many powerful opportunities.
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Photographer Marta Sobilo’s recent diagnosis of autism and ADHD has inspired her to share the stories of a ‘lost generation’ of neurodiverse women.
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Plenty of things have been discovered by accident. But fluorescent colours? Both Turner’s glowing yellow and today’s neon pink have unusual origins.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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Life without print? No thanks! We celebrate International Print Day by exploring how Johannes Gutenbergs’s Printing Press changed the world forever.
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Canon Ambassador, Michele Spatari uses his camera to share untold stories of the pandemic in South Africa, showing that hope exists amidst the turmoil.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Covid 19 meant that churches had to think differently about worship. Nairobi’s Mamlaka Hill Chapel used live streaming to connect with their community.
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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.
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We often view creativity and technology differently, but when they meet, problems can be solved, trends are made, and exciting new solutions are born.
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Canon Ambassador Julie Pike recalls her shoot with the singer Aurora and her sisters and shares “secret little world” that exists in her viewfinder.
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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.
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Daphne Wageman has experienced the world as few others have and her powerful printed project ‘Blindzicht’ brings stories of visual impairment to life.
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Over 170 wildlife photographers, hundreds of limited-edition art prints and one united goal: to raise funds for African Parks and their communities.
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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?
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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.
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Pablo and Ana Laguia’s own romance inspired them to ‘mix the perfect with the messy’ and turn wedding photography into a beautiful adventure.
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Joining up the social, economic and environmental aspects of sustainability is all a matter of perspective, says Sustainability Director, Peter Bragg.
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A team at Cardiff University are using a state-of-the-art driving simulator to observe and measure how humans interact with autonomous vehicles.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Canon ANELVA’s technology has been helping the Japanese Space Agency to analyse samples from the asteroid ‘Ryugu’, as part of their Hayabusa2 mission.
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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.
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Cecilie Harris’ conversations with Canon Ambassadors have given her insight into their motivation and purpose that extends far beyond the kitbag.
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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.
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Canon Ambassador Lucia Griggi overcame fear, frustration and loss to create her own waves and become an award-winning action and surf photographer.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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#womenwhoempower is a year-long initiative conceived by Canon Middle East, giving female creatives the opportunity to be mentored and grow their brand.
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Emmanuel Oyeleke shares his quest for simplicity, freedom and self-agency and revisits what made him fall in love with photography.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In impoverished countries, sight loss is an emergency, but diagnostic tools are scarce. Canon Medical distributor Franco Sonnino wants to change that.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In the fight against digital fatigue, bridging the knowledge gap between printers and marketers can challenge misconceptions and improve results.
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Whether from filter fiddlers or background blunders, you can avoid viral stardom by following our easy tips for embarrassment-free video calls.
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Transforming an organisation won’t happen overnight, but some changes can be fast. Futurist, Tom Cheesewright gives advice on effective decision-making
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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2020 was a year of necessity that inadvertently gave great sustainability rewards. In 2021, organisations are looking to make more permanent shifts.
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Canon Inc. has opened a new ‘volumetric video’ studio in Kawasaki, where artists and directors can create truly immersive multi-dimensional content.
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Like every industry, print needs fresh ideas and innovation. Duygu Sanac Keçeci believes that attracting a new generation of talent is key.
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Maud Chalard puts time on pause and invites you to lose yourself in her cinematic world of beauty, feminine freedom and nostalgia.
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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.
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With employees everywhere and clever criminals too, are you ready for 2021? Find out more from Quentyn Taylor, Canon Director of Information Security.
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Technology is exciting and powerful, but its true purpose lies in the way it can changes lives, support businesses and show us the unforgettable.
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‘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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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The burial rites of ancient Egyptians have fascinated us for generations. Now new deep-learning tech gives us incredible details of mummified animals.
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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?
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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.
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Photographer and contemporary artist, Aïda Muluneh explores her identity, truth and purpose through her work, and asks the viewer to do the same.
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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.
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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.
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FuturePrint Summit brings the best in technology and ideas to an online audience. But this virtual platform also attracts a welcome new demographic.
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Slasher, supernatural, psychological – there’s every conceivable type of horror movie out there. But fear also comes in different shapes and sizes.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Canon Ambassador Dafna Tal’s visual explorations are a means to understand, embrace and express our innermost emotions and use them to find strength.
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Fraudsters use all kinds of techniques to part people from their cash, but romance scams can leave victims financially and emotionally devastated
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Looks are often deceiving on social media, but there are some little changes that can indicate when someone is struggling with their mental health.
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Acclaimed filmmakers, Nayla Al Khaja, Ahmad Abdalla and Faisal Hashmi share the positives and negatives of working in their industry since Covid 19.
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Returning to the office is daunting for some, exciting for others. What can organisations do to make their teams feel confident, comfortable and valued?
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Long touted as a ‘bridge between the physical and digital’, the advent of new technologies is finally giving the Digital Twin its incredible power.
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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?
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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?
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Manufacturing needs to be agile to meet a fluctuating future. Combining human ingenuity with cobotic capacity could be just the place to start.
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Intimidated by Industry 5.0? Print industry expert Karis Copp shares advice for businesses looking to dip a toe into the next Digital Transformation.
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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?
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Online education can be a tough ask, but new resources, formats and collaborations could make blended learning a global standard in the future.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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By reliving her own childhood, Helen Bartlett has become a master at helping families to cement their cherished moments into something tangible.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In-house imaging gives Dr Steve McNally, Head of Football Medicine at Man Utd, the edge in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of player injuries.
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Beautiful, accomplished, complex. The Aztec creation myth is brought to life at the Linden Museum in Stuttgart through storytelling and immersive tech.
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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.
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“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.
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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?
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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.
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From future employees, to potential partners, the sustainability credentials of businesses are under scrutiny from every quarter and like never before.
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When following the peloton, a portable ultrasound is essential for Dr Toon Cruyt, Head of Medical for the Deceuninck – Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team.
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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.
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Social media ‘stories’ are used by half a billion people every day. Canon Nordic’s #15secondfilmfestival celebrates the power of stories at speed.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Many ask, ‘what’s the future for cloud?’. But is that the right question when cloud is already responsible for so much?
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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.
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Whether your working day is time fluid, flexible or just demanding, the humble Out of Office autoreply can give you a helping hand.
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Every day for two weeks, Paolo Verzone tried to leave paradise and could not. The experience has taught him about the beauty and joy of freedom.
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Dr Andreas Kosztolich specialises in the diagnoses of heart disease in small animals, using a combination of high-end tech and traditional methods.
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Workplace 4.0 brings necessary shifts in the way we work. What will this new ‘when, where and how?’ look like? And should we remain philosophical?
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Mark Leech, founder of Offside Sports Photography has always known that just capturing the goal isn’t enough – there’s always a bigger tale to tell.
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You’ve worked from home for a few weeks now and discovering that it comes with its own set of challenges. Maybe it’s time to look at your WFH life?
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Print is absolutely everywhere, doing things you wouldn’t expect and popping up in unexpected places. It’s never ‘just print’ – it’s so much more.
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The ability to identify, track and analyse objects has already changed the way that cities and businesses operate – and kept children safe from harm.
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Whether it’s for productivity, learning or just for fun, immersive and interactive experiences are better, smarter and clearer than ever before.
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No longer just the stuff of big business, digital transformation continues to shake up the business landscape. But what’s the key to success?
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By introducing social value and sustainability requirements to the contract bid process, procurers are creating more than just healthy competition.
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Creativity is high on the list of desired skills in today’s workplace. Working with students and educators, we help to add A to the STEM skillset.
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Guia Besana shares a story of femininity within a single multi-dimensional image that merges the power and fragility of womanhood.
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‘Universal Design’ looks to create inclusive environments and products for all people. How can we adopt its principles into our own workplaces?
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Lizzi Goldmeier of BriefCam shares five key ways that cities can use their existing infrastructure to work towards a ‘smart’ future.
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ISE is over for another year, but there’s still plenty to look forward to. Matthew Koshy speculates on what we might expect to see events to come.
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They’d never met before, but Katya Mukhina couldn’t resist asking Mike and Kate if she could photograph their new love in a magical forest in Siberia.
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What happens when an image goes viral? Is there a formula for it? We ask visual culture expert and Professor of Digital Culture, Dr Richard Clay.
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Why do we remember some stories and not others? What happens in our brains when our attention is piqued?
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In a world of ever-shifting technology, what does the role of IT and the CIO look like today…and tomorrow?
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As businesses start to see past the Hype Cycle, 2020 should be the year when technology adoption goes hand-in-hand with strategy.
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Three of Canon’s senior leaders give their predictions and advice for 2020, which looks set to be another fast-moving year for the technology industry.
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To describe Cheryl Walsh as an underwater photographer is a disservice to her art. In truth, water is simply her conduit to explore the inner world.
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A group of young women used the gift of storytelling to share their experiences of growing up in the informal settlements of Nairobi.
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With so many challenges ahead, now is the time for the channel sector to think about how to manage a disrupted future.
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The most-read VIEW stories of 2019, all in one place!
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Luxury eyewear designer, Alain Mikli has joined forces with the Musée Du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac and to turn art into tactile experiences.
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When the YPP team visited schools in West Cumbria, they were there to teach. But one week with 400 amazing students taught them the power of the future.
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Should IT professionals be fighting human nature or is there a way for everyone to enjoy the path of least resistance?
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Canon Medical Research Europe is developing an algorithm that may help clinicians to faster diagnose suspected stroke patients.
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Deepfakes are here to stay, but it’s not all bad news – where there is powerful tech, it’s not hard to find people putting it to positive use.
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Leaflets, posters, newsletters and more. Print plays an important part in small communities, acting as the inclusive way to reach everyone.
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If something appears too good to be true, then it probably is. We all want our budgets to go further but without risking our safety – or that of others.
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Words of wisdom from throughout history hold the key to principles that can help to keep your company safe from cyber-attacks.
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The parallels between the fictional and real-life journey of Fabritius’ ‘The Goldfinch’ are extraordinary and replicas are helping to tell both tales.
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Clive Booth recently photographed his childhood hero, the Apollo 15 Astronaut Al Worden. Afterwards he wrote to Al, explaining how much it meant to him.
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Cosplay is so much more than just dressing up for fun. It’s a worldwide phenomenon that teaches new skills and creates communities.
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Canon Czech Republic and Museum Kampa marked the 100th birthday of socialite and philanthropist Meda Mládková with an exhibition of her life.
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Ancient, fragile artworks, rich with history, but stored away for their own protection, find a new life and audience through Canon's Tsuzuri Project.
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Universal Robots in Denmark has a vision for the robotic factory of the future that is very much to the benefit of humans.
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Physical books are selling better than ever. But why do we buy and keep, when we can just download? The answer can be found inside our heads.
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Jérôme Gence travelled to the Himalayas as a rookie photographer and returned with more experience than he could have ever imagined.
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Where do you stand on black? Is it a colour? An absence of colour? Or something else entirely? And why does it matter? We ask the experts.
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56 photographers from 28 countries spent three months exploring the nature of Matera, Italy – the 2019 European City of Culture.
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Making a living and protecting intellectual property is a huge challenge for photographers. Can blockchain help shift the odds in their favour?
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Antonio Gibotta uses his photography to answer the greatest question of the human condition.
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Personal with personality? How can brands communicate in a way that keeps customers feeling happy and special? Sam Tatam of Ogilvy shares some tips.
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We look at the past, present and future of the world’s second biggest film industry – Nollywood.
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To be truly effective, digital transformation should filter into every element of an organisation – even the humble mailroom.
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Automation and AI are often used interchangeably, but they're quite different disciplines that work together to make arduous tasks a whole lot easier.
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If you’ve shared a screenshot, downloaded pics for a presentation or used an image from Google for your blog, you could be breaking the law without realising.
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Today’s satellites are small enough to fit in your hand and carry seriously powerful imaging tech. We take a look at these 'small explorers' and how they are used to show us the world.
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Sophie Mayanne’s project ‘Behind the Scars’ uses the stories of skin to touch upon compelling tales of humanity.
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Are selfies encouraging people to engage with art, or creating distance and lack of understanding between the viewer and the artwork?
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Inspiring future leaders starts today. Canon on the Road visits KidZania Dubai, giving youngsters the chance to try out grown-up jobs and learn new things – all in the name of fun!
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The University of Bern leads the world in space research and celebrated the anniversary of the moon landings with a very special journey into space.
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Afrobeat has gone global and major labels are clamouring for new Nigerian talent. Eager for worldwide fame, young artists are taking the creative process into their own hands.
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Five key questions every enterprise should ask themselves when assessing the cyber hygiene of their organisation.
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Semiconductor chips: we're surrounded by them every day, but what actually are they? How are they created and do they have a future?
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Imaging technology has the power to deliver a better future, so we invest over 7% of our global sales in R&D and file thousands of patents every year.
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Data. Do you think that just because it’s about you, then you own it? You’d be wrong. It’s far harder to ‘be forgotten’ than you might think.
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Joe always felt like he didn't fit in and didn't know why. Then he diagnosed as autistic at the age of 32. Four years on, he discovered photography...