Canon awards enthusiasts the photographic trip of a lifetime

Canon New Zealand recently sent five lucky individuals on a photographic trip of a lifetime – a
three day creative workshop in Queenstown hosted by two of New Zealand’s leading
photographers, Jackie Ranken and Mike Langford.

Part of a Canon EOS promotion, the prize included return flights, luxury accommodation, meals and
most importantly the highlight: learning from the best whilst being emersed in photography and
surrounded by some of the world’s most stunning scenery.

Rochelle Mora, Brand Manager - Imaging at Canon New Zealand says not only was the trip a
phenomenal success but having done the workshop herself it was truly one of the highlights in her
time spent behind the lens.

“Jackie and Mike live life through their cameras and it was an amazing experience for the winners
to spend time learning from such talented and passionate people.

“You find yourself very quickly drawn into their world of looking at everything through a viewfinder,
developing the ability to see things with composition looking at opportunities, light, colour and
detail,” says Mora.

The workshop was structured so that all skill levels were catered for and consisted of technical
training each morning before being taken by 4WD on practical excursions to capture the
landscapes. The evenings saw presentations of images and critique sessions over dinner and fine
wines.

The competition was run to coincide with the purchase of any* Canon EOS camera placing the
consumer in the draw for one of the five places. All purchasers also received a Canon EOS
Crumpler Bag (RRP $127) and the Lonely Planet’s Guide to Travel Photography book (RRP $44.95).

Glyn Hubbard from Ohakune was one of the five winners sent to the workshop. He classifies
himself as an enthusiast photographer having been a member of the local camera club for the past
three years and left Queenstown with an even greater devotion and understanding of the art.

“We were not only shown how to use our cameras to their full potential but our creative thinking
was pushed and challenged, says Hubbard.

“The highlight for me was the integrity both Jackie and Mike have when it comes to photography.
They create an emotional link with each image which almost feels like a higher level of thinking;
learning how to reflect your own character and personality through photography.”

The team at Canon strive to engage EOS users on many different levels. “Providing opportunities
like this workshop fits perfectly with our philosophy of fostering people’s passion of photography
as does the World of EOS an online world that exists to inspire photographers,” concludes Mora.

* on Canon EOS 450D, 500D, 550D, 50D, 7D, 5DMKII (excludes 1000D)