Dan Carr

Founder of Shutter Muse, full time photographer and creative educator. Dan lives in the Canadian Yukon, but his wanderlust often sends him in search of images all around the world to meet the needs of clients and readers alike.

Getting Out Of The Dreaded Creative Rut

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It happens to all of us, sometimes you’re just not feeling it. You look at the growing pile of photography gear in your cupboard and for all the lenses, toys and gadgets you just can’t think what to create next. A change of routine is a good way to jolt your inner muse but a sudden change of scenery can also do wondrous things. A few weeks ago I had a 5 day gap before Christmas and I had no particular photographic plans. On a whim I thought about leaving the country and before I knew it (the next day) …

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Nikon D600 Bundle – Save $700 – Today Only!!

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Madness on this D600 sale today !! A huge bundle of gear with a $700 saving. It’s on for one day only and probably the best deal I’ve seen all year considering it’s the much sought after Nikon D600. Get it HERE from B&H.

My 2013 Calendar Is Available

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You might have seen this image in the previous post about the Norwegian ski magazine cover but being one of my favorite images from last year I also made it the cover of my 2013 Freeskiing calendar. The calendar features images shot in Canada, Europe, Alaska & Japan with some of the worlds best known professional freeskiing athletes. Athletes Featuring Sammy Carlson, Dane Tudor, Leigh Powis, James Woods, Jossi Wells and more…… Price £12.99 Shipping available to most destinations and prices available in many currencies !

In Print – Fri Flyt In Norway

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Sometimes I like to show some of my work in use and today I’ve got a cover from Norway to share. Fri Flyt is an action sports magazine that runs year round in Norway and other parts of Europe. Even though I don’t understand what it says I enjoy looking at this mag every month because they always choose great images. I’m therefore thrilled to have one of my images on the cover this month. The image was shot in British Columbia, Canada. I used a Canon 1D Mk4 and a 70-300 f4-5.6 L IS.

Mindshift Gear – Rotation 180 Pro on Kickstarter !

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The Mindshift Rotation 180 that I previewed last month is now up on Kickstarter! This is a new backpack (and a new company) from within Think Tank Photo and is to be targeted more at the outdoor photography market. The guys actually exceeded their funding goal on Kickstarter within the first 24 hours !!! That’s how much excitement there is out there for this bag! But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get in on the deal as well since it offers a large discount on the retail price of the bag and they’ll throw in an additional couple of accessories …

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New Newsletter !

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I’ve finally gotten around to setting up a mailing list and newsletter. If you want to receive a digest every month or so , right into your in-box, containing exclusive content and photos as well as special offers on my upcoming e-book series then signup HERE. I will never give out your details to a third party, your email address will only be used by myself to offer the news, reviews and content that you love. Once again: SIGN UP HERE

Think Tank Offers FREE Shipping During Holiday Season

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Our friends at Think Tank Photo have just announced that for the first time in their history they are offering free FedEx Ground Shipping on all of their gear. This special holiday offer runs through December 31, 2012. And, just in time for the holidays, Think Tank is releasing a whole new slate of gear, including the Airport Navigator™, the photography industry’s first rolling pilot’s case, the Glass Limo™, the photo industry’s slimmest profile backpack for carrying “Big Glass,” such as a 600mm f/4, and the CityWalker™ messenger bag series. In addition to the free shipping, as you are a …

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10 Christmas Gift Ideas For Photographers

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It’s getting close to that time of year again when snow is falling on the ground and Christmas is on its way. At least it’s snowing here in British Columbia anyway. Time for my annual Christmas gift list for your photography obsessed friends and loved ones. The list is in no particular order and prices vary but I’m sure you’ll find something suitable! 1 – Really Right Stuff MTX Tool – $50 Do you know someone who has a collection of tripods and camera support equipment ? Then chances are that they also have a draw full of bespoke tools …

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Manfrotto Deluxe HDSLR Remote Review

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At NAB this year Manfrotto launched a couple of interesting new products to compliment their SYMPLA rig lineup, the Deluxe HDSLR Remote and the Clamp On HDSLR Remote. My interest piqued because there are relatively few other options out there that can accomplish the same thing and none from a company with Manfrotto’s experience. So what are we talking about here ? We’re talking remote control of your Canon HDSLR when shooting video. Not just simple record Start/Stop functionality but control of aperture, shutter speed, ISO and even focus. Sounds pretty cool right ? I immediately contacted my friends at …

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New Canon 24-70 f4 L IS and 35mm f2 IS Official

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As reported earlier today, new Canon lenses have now become official. Pre-Orders Canon 24-70 F4 L IS @ B&H Canon 35mm f2.0 L IS @ B&H Canon EF 24-70 f/4L IS & EF 35 f/2 ISLondon, UK, 6 November 2012 – Canon today adds to its world-famous EF lens series with the launch of two models designed for enthusiasts and professionals – the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM and EF 35mm f/2 IS USM. Offering first-class optical technologies alongside highly compact designs, the new lenses are perfect for a range of creative purposes, including reportage, landscape, portrait, and travel photography. …

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