The National Film Board of Canada - Office National du Film is a great resource for streaming documentaries and films that put a spotlight on Canada and its film makers. Land of the Long Day (1952) by Douglas Wilkinson is one of many free to watch films that I recommend. It gives insight into the traditional Inuit way of life,…

One of the most interesting elements to Wasa Wasa is the relationship the two characters have with their pack of incredibly loyal and intelligent sled-dogs. Humans have worked with dogs for tens of thousands of years, far longer than any other domesticated animals. And it is said that much of the success of the Inuit people, over other groups, to…

        It's a rare occasion for me to finish reading a whole book, but while preparing for this residency I was engrossed in the true story about two men, of Scottish decent, who left Europe to participate in the gold rush that swept across Canada and Alaska around the turn of the twentieth century. The book describes…

Incredibly pleased to be taking part in this Lightwaves International Residency Exchange programme, happening between Scotland and Quebec, Canada. And looking forward to contributing to this Photodialogues blog. My contribution to the blog will probably take the form of a range of thoughts, references, and photographic sketches, which in turn will help me sift through all the ideas swirling around right…