Podcast Episode #17 – Jun 15, 2023

In this podcast interview we will be talking to Ravin Murugan, a Professional Photographer, currently based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Ravin Murugan is a professional photographer based in Halifax, known for his exceptional work with people, landscape, aerial, golf, events, and wedding photography. He is also a content creator and full-time nurse, with a deep passion for capturing the beauty of the world through his lens.

As a self-taught photographer who began his journey in 2014, Ravin has developed an eye for detail with an unwavering commitment to excellence, which is reflected in his images. His love for travel has taken him to some of the most beautiful locations around the world, with images that show his ability to capture the unique character of each place he visits.

Ravin’s expertise in people photography has particularly impressed his clients, as he is able to capture the essence of his subjects with warmth, humanity, and authenticity. As a full-time nurse working in the community, he has had numerous opportunities to document the beauty of Nova Scotia, from the rugged coastlines to the tranquil forests and lakes.

Whether he is capturing the rugged beauty of the Canadian wilderness, the peacefulness of a forest, or the emotions of a couple’s wedding day, Ravin’s photography is always infused with a sense of wonder and adventure. His inspiring work is a testament to his dedication, passion, and talent with photography.

You can follow Ravin’s work and learn more from the following links:
■ Website: ravinphotography.ca
■ Instagram: @ravin.photography

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Shown in the following Gallery are more images from Ravin’s brief trip to Cape Saint Mary’s Ecological Reserve at the south western tip of the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland Canada. As discussed during the podcast, we talked about the importance to think about a collection of photos as a story. In the case of Ravin’s images of the Northern Gannets he imagined the activity he witnessed similar to that of a Wedding taking place which became his inspiration for taking the images.

The Music snippets that you hear in the intro and outro of the podcast is from “upbeat-motivation-corporate” by M-Dewala on Pixabay Music.

Podcast Episode #16 – Mar 15, 2023

In this podcast interview we will be talking to Robert McCuaig, an Enthusiast Photographer, currently based in Hubbards, Nova Scotia.

Bob McCuaig, currently retired, has been interested in photography since he was eight years old, learning the basics from his Dad as well as reading Freeman Patterson’s book called, “Photography for the Joy of It”. Robert furthered his knowledge through courses at NSCAD in digital imaging, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Robert uses photography as a means of artistic expression, an outlet for his creativity which allows for the experimentation of new ideas. He enjoys capturing images from a unique perspective, that will be pleasing to a wide audience, of nature, landscapes, especially mountains with snowy caps, and people but not necessarily in a formal portrait setting.

Robert has used many cameras over the years. His first was a Kodak Brownie which only took B & W photos. At nine he graduated to an ANSCO camera which could use flash bulbs. In his teens he was given a Yashika twin lens reflex camera which was his first for taking colour photos and slides. In Robert’s early 20’s he was given his first 35mm camera, a Minolta SRT 101. This was a huge step up from his previous cameras as it had a built in light meter which served him well for about 15 years when he upgraded to a more sophisticated Minolta model. From there, beginning sometime in the 90’s Robert moved from film to digital beginning with a Nikon Coolpix 990 and as digital technology evolved upgraded to a full frame Canon EOS 5D MkIII, which is still his current camera.

In 2017 Robert acquired his first drone, jumping into the deep end of the DJI drone pool with the Inspire 2, a beautiful very capable machine, which served him well although not very portable. He resolved the portability problem by purchasing a DJI Mavic 3, which has become his favourite for many reasons.

Robert has several other interests which include woodworking, model railways, design, videography, and photo restoration. He also enjoys several sports such as; cycling, skiing, and sailing.

You can follow Robert’s work and learn more from the following link:
■ Facebook: Rob McCuaig

As mentioned during the podcast here is a link about Drone laws and regulations in Canada: Don Joyce – Canadian Drone Basic & Advanced Exam Study Information

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The Music snippets that you hear in the intro and outro of the podcast is from “upbeat-motivation-corporate” by M-Dewala on Pixabay Music.