MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagery is
powerful, it can elicit emotions, reinvigorate memories and forever
capture new ones. The Explorers of Light (EOL) program created by
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in
digital imaging solutions, showcases industry leading photographers
who leverage Canon products to see and capture the most evocative
images of our time. Today, five new Explorers of Light are revealed
from an assortment of genres, as well as Canon Legends, a new
program that honors photographers who have broken barriers and lead
the way within the photographic community.
Pushing the boundaries of creativity and discovering what is
possible with Canon equipment, the newly introduced EOLs are:
Landscape Photographer – Erin
Babnik
- About Erin: Known internationally as a leading
photographic artist, educator, writer, and speaker, Erin's
ambitious and expressive style of landscape photography brings
together an unusual integration of adventurous exploration,
progressive techniques, and formal education in the arts. In her
writing and public speaking, Erin explores topics with a unique
blend of art history philosophical, and instructional ideas, an
approach that has made her one of the most influential voices among
the current generation of landscape photographers.
- What's in her Bag?: EOS 5D Mark IV, EOS M50, EF 11-24mm
f/4L, EF 16-35mm f/2.8L, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS, EF 70-200mm f/4L IS,
EF 100–400mm f/4.5–5.6L IS
- Thoughts on Photography: "Exploration is the key to
creativity. The more that you find to photograph, the more that you
find yourself."
Car Culture/Automotive Photographer – Larry Chen
Wedding and Portrait Photographer – Sal Cincotta
- About Larry: Larry is a world-renowned car culture and
commercial automotive photographer from Los Angeles. His work has graced the covers of
magazines like Hot Rod, 000 and SuperStreet
and he is known for his work with the Hoonigans. When Larry is not
covering editorial, he also works with major automotive brands and
he is the official series photographer for the Formula Drift series
and the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
- What's in his Bag?: EOS 1DX Mark II, EOS 5DsR, EF 8-15mm
f/4L Fisheye, EF 35mm f/1.4L II, EF 85mm f/1.2L II, EF 200mm f/2L
IS
- Thoughts on Photography: "There are not enough
weekends in my lifetime to photograph all the automotive related
gatherings and events, but you can bet I will sure as hell try my
best."
- About Sal: Exposed to the darkroom at a very young age,
Sal photographed his first wedding at the age of 17 and his love
affair with photography was born. Today, he is an international
award-winning photographer, educator, author, and the Publisher of
Shutter Magazine. In addition, Sal created ShutterFest.com,
an immersive hands-on photography event geared towards helping
photographers master their craft.
- What's in his Bag?: EOS R, RF 85mm F1.2L, RF 50mm F1.2L,
RF 28–70mm F2L, RF 70–200mm F2.8L IS, RF 15–35mm F2.8L IS, EF 100mm
f/2.8L Macro IS, EF 24mm f/1.4L II
- Thoughts on Photography: "How will you stand out?
Today's photographers have to be so much more than just a
photographer. We are the visionaries and creative directors. Our
clients are looking to us to help them bring that vision to
life."
Wedding and Portrait Photographer - Vanessa Joy
- About Vanessa: Starting her photographic journey in
1998, Vanessa has since branched into public speaking, has earned
five college degrees and received a PPA Photographic Craftsman
degree. Vanessa has spoken at almost every major convention and
platform such as CreativeLIVE, The Wedding School, Clickin' Moms,
WPPI, ShutterFest and Imaging USA,
in addition to hosting personal workshops and numerous small
business and photography conventions around the globe.
- What's in her Bag?: EOS 1DX Mark II, EF 70-200mm II
f/2.8L, EF 135mm f/2L
- Thoughts on Photography: "Remember how you felt, not
how you were posed."
Outdoor Photographer – Zak
Noyle
- About Zak: Based on the Hawaiian island of O'ahu, Zak
spends countless hours in the water, creating dramatic imagery and
artful interpretations of the world's most magnificent ocean
environment. He has worked with a variety of high-end clients from
the worlds of technology, automotive and fashion – he has also
worked on highly visible and successful advertising campaigns. With
careful planning, hard work, and sheer luck, Zak has made a
lifestyle out of his passion of photographing swells, surf and
sea.
- What's in his Bag?: EOS 1DX Mark II, EF 8-15mm f/4L
Fisheye, EF 16-35mm f/4L IS, EF 24mm f/1.4L II, EF 24-105mm f/4L
IS, EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II
- Thoughts on Photography: "It's the moments in between
that are worth living for, water and light only enhance it.
Capturing ensures its timelessness."
Legends Program
Started in 1995, The Explorers of
Light program was created to celebrate and highlight the work of
outstanding professional photographers. These professionals have
made a profound impact within the photography industry and are
leaders within their respective genres of photography. As a new
class of EOL creators are ushered in, an influential group of EOLs
will make up the inaugural class of Canon Legends, which provides a
means for Canon to recognize, honor and preserve the legacy and
leadership of some of the most accomplished Explorers of Light.
These legends of photography have made and will continue to make a
substantial impact on not only the photography and imaging
industry, but on the Company as well. Canon Legends provides
deserved notoriety for this elite group's hard work and dedication
and will be an anchored honor within the Explorers of Light
program, continuing to grow in the coming years.
The inaugural Legends Program class members include:
Harry
Benson
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Art Wolfe
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Parish
Kohanim
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Arnold
Newman*
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Duane
Michals
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Sam Abell
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Denis
Reggie
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David
Stoecklein*
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Melvin
Sokolsky
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Greg
Heisler
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Joyce
Tenneson
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Brian
Lanker*
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Walter
Iooss
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Douglas
Kirkland
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For additional information and samples of work, please visit:
https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/explore/explorers-of-light
About Canon U.S.A.
Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.,
is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately
$36 billion in global revenue, its
parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S.
patents granted in 2018† and was named one of Fortune
Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2019. Canon
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States Patent and Trademark Office.
*Honored posthumously
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