Pros for Lowepro
Ted Grant
Photojournalist-Author-International
Lecturer
Perhaps Canada's premier living photographer, Grant's career covers 55 years as a photojournalist capturing news, sporting events and important people throughout the world for Canada's newspapers and magazines.
In 1999, Ted Grant and Yousuf Karsh were both presented Lifetime Achievement Awards by the Canadian Association of Photographers and Artists in Communications.
National Archives of Canada: The National Archives of Canada have a dedicated "Ted Grant Photo Collection" within it's National Photographic collection. The work includes assignments covered during the past 50 years. A number of images are organized illustrating this photographer's unique understanding and vision of Canadians.
More info: www.tedgrantphoto.com
Photo Gallery
All images © Ted Grant. May not be reproduced without permission.
Q&A:
What would be your media of choice (digital or film)?
I shoot only digital beause it's economically sound to do so. Faster to work with, no more breathing chemical fumes.
Time saving and in the heat of a documentary assignment one doesn't have to stop to reload every time you reach 36
frames!
What would you consider your first big break in the business?
A position as a newsphotographer with the Ottawa Citizen through Newton Photography Associates in Ottawa.
What was your most challenging assignment?
A documentary on the effects to children due to the Chernobyl Nuclear disaster Russia.
What is your funniest photo experience?
Being bucked off a horse during a documentary on Canadian cowboys and ranchers.
What was your 'creepiest' photo shoot?
A month long assignment photographing cemetaries and the words on grave stones.
What is the most exotic location you've shot in?
Dominican Republic
What was your biggest photo mistake?
Forgetting to load the camera when photographing Queen Elizabeth ll !
Your idea of the "dream assignment"?
In a space shuttle documenting the astronaughts during flight.
What three photographers do you most admire:
Karsh- for his brilliant use of studio lighting. Alfred Eisenstaedt for his observing ability. Marc Riboud
for his intimate observations of people
Your top three photo tips:
1. Recognizing light & understanding the value of it for the greatest effect.
2.
BE FIRST THERE & LAST
TO LEAVE!
3.
Real Photographers shoot B&W. Eat Sushi and drink single Malt Scotch!
Any professional or charitable organizations that you belong to or support?
Canadian Cancer Society & Victoria Hospital Foundation
If you could change your profession what would it be?
Medical doctor-surgeon
Your advise to aspiring photographers:
Learn everything you can about photography in the sense of light, eyes, action, what makes a photo moment and why. Without question learn to be observant about life around you all the time. After you've polished this, then learn how to use PhotoShop and the other electronic machinery.
But always be a "PHOTOGRAPHER FIRST!" A techi second!
All images © Ted Grant. May not be reproduced without permission.