Mark Dunsmuir

Toronto

Photographer and Videographer at Freelance

Writer at Fstoppers

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Articles

Elevating Music Photography: Hip Hop Culture In The Frame With Ajani Charles

2 months ago | fstoppers.com | Mark Dunsmuir

I recently had the chance to get a personalized tour of Ajani Charles' solo hip-hop photography show being hosted at Toronto's City Centre Airport. Charles' exhibit is the result of a lifelong passion that has turned into a massive personal and professional adventure: Project T-Dot. I thought I was going to get a straightforward gallery tour from one of Canon Canada's Ambassadors, but I walked away with a whole lot more. Due to its popularity, the exhibit has just been extended to July 24, 2025.
Standing Out In The Crowd: ColorCase's Pelican Cases

Dec 13, 2024 | fstoppers.com | Mark Dunsmuir

I see it all the time. There are places in the world where photographers flock. This usually results in about a dozen black hard cases spinning their way around the luggage carousel. This gives every photographer in the arrivals lounge a chance to pick up every case and inspect it. Telling one Pelican from another is a fool's game. Even my stickers don't always help, as everyone else puts stickers on their cases as well. Solution: ColorCase.
Adventure Camera Bag Solution: Two Red Tabs

Sep 17, 2024 | fstoppers.com | Mark Dunsmuir

I work in some pretty inhospitable environments; in places that take multiple planes, trains, and automobiles to get to. I'm typically trying to manipulate my bags and gear at -31F (-35C), or 100F (40C), trying to get my gear out for a shot in a blizzard, or while bouncing along in a soaking wet zodiac. I've been searching for the perfect bag for a long time. I recently came across Stanley Aryanto's new bag venture, Two Red Tabs.
Creating Modern Fashion Photography: Gian Paolo Barbieri

Jul 6, 2024 | fstoppers.com | Mark Dunsmuir

As an innovator of fashion photography, Gian Paolo Barbieri's various approaches and techniques helped to shape modern fashion photography. Just as there was a reawakening of Italian fashion design, Barbieri made a point of becoming a friend of the designers. By befriending and eventually understanding their style and design, Barbieri was able to become a champion of the new era of Italian fashion and costume designers.
Nurturing Inspiration Over A Decade: Rankin

Jun 28, 2024 | fstoppers.com | Mark Dunsmuir

Finding the creativity and inspiration to succeed as a premier fashion and editorial photographer is hard enough, keeping it up for more than three decades is a completely different story altogether. Rankin's new show at 180 Studios is a retrospective of Rankin's first decade of work at Dazed and Confused, one of photography's most influential magazines. Across a ten-year period, from 1991-2001, Rankin photographed over 200 iconic editorials for Dazed and Confused.
The Worst Advice You've Been Given as a Photographer

Apr 27, 2024 | fstoppers.com | Mark Dunsmuir

As a follow up to my article on the best advice in respect of turning pro, I thought it would be fun to dig into the worst advice we've ever received as photographers. As Oscar Wilde wrote, "one might consider always passing on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself." So, what's some of the worst photography advice you've ever received?
What's The Best Advice for Turning Pro as a Photographer?

Apr 10, 2024 | fstoppers.com | Mark Dunsmuir

We've all needed help on the path to becoming photographers. Did some great advice help get you there? Advice may help you out of a bind or may help you to understand something you can't quite get the hang of. Of course, advice may also lead you down the wrong road. So, once you receive advice, you have to determine the value of the guidance. Is it good or bad advice? I asked a few photography colleagues to share the best advice they've received on turning pro.
What Camera Gear to Pack When You Visit The Polar Regions

Feb 9, 2024 | fstoppers.com | Mark Dunsmuir

It's a trip of a lifetime, after all. You'll to want to make sure you have the right gear with you when the bears start sparring or the leopard seals give chase to an unsuspecting penguin chick out for its first swim.
A Few Thoughts on Resolutions From Working Photography Professionals

Jan 16, 2024 | fstoppers.com | Mark Dunsmuir

As the year comes to a close and another begins, it’s a natural time to take stock. I like to look back on the past year and decided what lessons I’ve learned, and what I can do better next year. Perhaps it’s time to think about new habits – which immediately brings to mind the specter of resolutions. Do you make any? Want to share with us? I used to love, and still love, Septembers. The new school year always felt like a chance for new beginnings.
A Philosophy of Success for Preeminent Photographers: Beyond Fashion and a Pursuit of Perfection With Michael Haddi

Jan 2, 2024 | fstoppers.com | Mark Dunsmuir

On the verge of a massive career retrospective that would see most sit back and bask in success and maybe take a foot off the gas, Michel Haddi is dedicated to continuing to develop his world-famous style and technique. How'd Haddi get to this level of success? What pushes him on to the next? If you have a chance, see if you can catch Haddi's forthcoming Beyond Fashion, Part Two, at 29 ARTS IN PROGRESS gallery. The exhibition runs from January 16 to March 16, 2024.