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Spring has officially sprung, and so has Tamron's Spring Savings! Save up to $300 on a selection of Tamron's impressive lenses, from wide-angle lenses that fully capture blooming landscapes, to telephoto lenses that bring you closer to all kinds of wildlife, to primes and all-in-ones that perfectly capture spring in all it's vibrant colours. Whether you're buying your very first Tamron lens, or are looking for the next member to join your flock, Tamron has a lens for everyone!

Alberta’s glaciers are among the most dramatic and least understood landscapes in North America – vast, frozen rivers of ice that shape ecosystems, define watersheds, and tell a powerful story of time, climate, and resilience. 

If you’ve seen Sony Artisan Sara France work a wedding, you know she moves fast, frames with intention, and chases that cinematic falloff that makes portraits feel timeless. In her words, the 50-150mm f/2 G Master is the lens she “puts on and never takes off.” After spending some time talking to her about the telephoto zoom, it’s easy to see why:

Expand your kit and expand your creative potential with Canon's Spring Savings! Save up to $300 on select RF wide-angle lenses to capture expansive landscapes, tight spaces, and all that Spring has to offer! That's not all, you can also save hundreds on Canon cameras, printers, and accessories, all ready to help your creativity blossom. Expand your perspective and experience Canon in full bloom with the Canon Spring Savings.

As a young teenager, my first steps inside a professional kitchen marked the beginning of a lifelong journey. I never considered myself an academic; instead, I was drawn to activities that allowed me to work with my hands. Whether I was playing guitar for hours or participating in solo sports, I preferred focusing on self-improvement over competition with others.

The third annual Bow Valley Film Tour is heading to the beloved Globe Cinema in Calgary on March 28th, and you don't want to miss it! Featuring a collection of inspirational stories from Bow Valley, these films celebrate the spirit of the mountains, water, humans, and dreams. Who is the BVFT? A non-profit with a simple goal, to share meaningful stories with our community and support local filmmakers in telling the stories that need to be told. A small festival with BIG heart.

You know how this goes. You step away from the car to chase a photo. You grab the camera and the lens you think you need. You leave everything else behind because this will be quick. 

Fast forward a few minutes, and somehow you are 1.8 km from the car. The door might still be open. The keys might still be in the ignition.

And of course, the better photo shows up. And of course, it needs the lens you didn’t bring. Naturally.

If you are mystified by the breathtaking, mysterious nature of Alberta's wild blue glaciers, you need to join our Landscape photo seminar, Exploring Alberta’s Wild Frozen Frontiers with landscape and astrophotographer Chandresh (C.K.) Kedhambadi! During this presentation, Chandresh will explore the artistic and technical challenges of photographing "Anitya Nila", Impermanent Blue in Sanskrit, his beautiful way of describing these dramatic but lesser-understood landscapes. With extreme cold, unpredictable weather, and remote terrain, Chandresh utilizes Sony cameras and Sony GM lenses to tell a powerful story of time, climate, and resilience.

As a seasoned wedding photographer, capturing honest, emotional, and lasting images is the key to my success.

Yet every location brings its own challenges. Sometimes the lighting is ideal, and other times I’m in a dark or in a challenging space. In those situations, the goal isn’t to force the moment, but to move naturally through it, creating a beautiful image, from a difficult situation while keeping the experience relaxed and genuine.

It's lighter, it's faster, it's built to perform! Nikon has announced the new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, the second-generation, pro-level telephoto zoom lens for Nikon's full-frame mirrorless Z series cameras, which is everything photographers and videographers could ask for. With its lighter build, faster autofocus, and reimagined optics, this lens is a powerhouse for capturing moments, whether you’re shooting sports, weddings, or wildlife. Designed for professionals who demand the best performance in every shot, Nikon has taken their already beloved Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S and revamped it to offer greater precision, improved usability, and a new level of portability. Let’s just say the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II is turning heads for all the right reasons.

Fujifilm has excitedly announced the next evolution of their celebrated X-T30 series, the new Fujifilm X-T30 III! Packed with enhancements, innovative features, plus its iconic design, this camera offers photographers stunning film-inspired styles, an ever-growing lens library, reliable autofocus, and long battery life. Speaking of a growing lineup of lenses, Fujifilm also announced the new Fujinon XC 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS Lens, the X Series’ smallest, most compact zoom lens, excelling in close-up focus and spanning wide-angle to standard focal lengths. Of course, Dave and Evelyn from TCSTV couldn’t wait to take this pair out for a test and share their first impressions!

Tamron listened to what the people wanted: a high-end portrait zoom that was lighter and more compact, but retained strong imaging performance, and Tamron delivered and gave a bit more. Get ready for the new Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD! Focusing on the most essential and popular portrait focal lengths, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm and 100mm, the 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD combines all four in a compact, lightweight design with a fast F2.8 aperture. Dave from TCSTV got a first look at this unique lens, so take a look at what he thinks of this crazy focal range.