Chris Hutcheson Photography

Conversations at shows frequently turn to technical information, so herewith, some details:

Cameras

I use a variety of film and digital cameras to take my pictures, including, in no particular order:

• A Nikon D200 - the workhorse of the fleet. Highly adjustable and sturdy. I use it with a wide angle Nikon 12-24, and a Nikon 18-200.
• Canon G9 digital point and shoot. But what a point and shoot! Built like a rock and able to take RAW shots at 12 megapixels, it travels everywhere with me, and I've been more than happy to show images I've produced with it. If you;re looking for a flexible, reasonably priced camera that produces high-quality images, this is the one.
• A Hassleblad XPAN 35mm panoramic camera - this is probably my favourite camera, and the one that got me started showing - and selling - my work. I was lucky enough to get one used, with a 45mm lens, and subsequently a very reasonably priced 30mm, which I consider the Holy Grail for this camera. It's unfortunate that Hasselblad no longer makes this camera. I understand the cost of retooling it without lead in teh circuit boards made it too costly to do.

I just completed the Artist Pr,oject - this past March 6 - 9 at the Liberty Grand. This show represented a step up for me with newer, larger, and more focused work.

While the weather outside was frightful, the event overall was delightful, and re-energized me after a somewhat slower 2007. Interest in my new work was strong, and I won a Corporate Purchase award for Fort Tabor, which was acquired by ARIDO - The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario.

I've signed up to do the show again next year, in a larger space. The vibe is simply too good to miss.