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Covid-19: Health and Safety Guidelines for Commercial Photographers

30-June-2020

To accompany the COVID-19: Health and Safety Guidelines for Commercial Photographers, CAPIC has released illustrated guidelines and signs for photographers to use in the workplace.

The illustrated guidelines and signs are designed to assist photographers in making their shoots safe and healthy for all individuals present on set. We encourage photographers to download and print them to use in their workplaces.

Print Resources

Illustrated Guidelines

POSTER – Covid-19 : Illustrated Guidelines

Covid-19 Illustrated Guidelines

Signage

ALL SIGNAGE – CAPIC Covid-19

CAPIC Distance Mask sign

CAPIC Entry sign

CAPIC Exit sign

CAPIC Food Drink sign

CAPIC No Entry sign

CAPIC One Way signs

CAPIC PPE sign

CAPIC Screening sign

CAPIC Tools Equipment sign

CAPIC Wash Hands sign

 

Graphic Design by Sara Nguyen

Illustration by Haluka Yagi

CAPIC continues to be in consultation with provincial governments on Covid-19 health and safety measures in the workplace for commercial photographers. Please do not hesitate to contact the CAPIC National office if you have any questions about the guidelines: info@stage.capic.org

29-May-2020

CAPIC has released recommended Health and Safety Guidelines for Commercial Photographers returning to work during the Covid-19 pandemic. These are guidelines that photographers should adapt to fit their own respective business. All photographers following these guidelines must ensure that they are also abiding by all local health and safety directions. Public Health authorities set the minimum standards and regulations and these must be adhered to by everyone.

Provincial Ministries of Labour require that employers have a comprehensive health and safety plan in place for Covid-19. Photographers must establish their own policies that clearly outline the measures they are implementing to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. The following guidelines are designed to assist commercial photographers in the creation of their Covid-19 Workplace Policy.

Download here: Covid-19: Health and Safety Guidelines for Commercial Photographers

Read the Open Letter regarding the recommended CAPIC Covid-19 Health and Safety Guidelines for Commercial Photographers.

Templates

Covid-19: Standard Workplace Policy

Covid-19: Assumption of Risk on Set

Covid-19: Screening Waiver for Photography Shoot

Related Industries

CAPIC recognizes that all partnering industries have or will be releasing their own respective Covid-19 Health and Safety guidelines and recommendations. In creating our own guidelines for commercial photographers, CAPIC consulted related industry guidelines and recommended best practices.

CAPIC has created a resource page where you can view related industry guidelines. This resource page will continue to be updated as new information becomes available.

View the resource page of Related Industry Guidelines for Covid-19.

DISCLAIMER

These materials were prepared by CAPIC based on current best practices and guidelines related to both health and legal safety when going back to work as a photographer. The Covid-19 pandemic has created unprecedented circumstances for creators and the situation continues to evolve. As such, the CAPIC Covid-19 guidelines and recommendations will continue to evolve as well. These resources do not constitute specific health, safety, or legal advice. Please do not rely on these materials without adapting them to you specific situation, including applicable guidelines and rules for where you are located.

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🎨 RODEO 18 Illustration Winners are here!

We’re celebrating the illustrators whose work stood out in our 18th annual student competition, RODEO. Congratulations to our three winners!

🥇 1st Prize
Ryan Coomber (@ry_cooombs)
Capilano University (@capuidea)

🥈 2nd Prize
Lily Jones (@lilyjones_art)
Capilano University (@capuidea)

🥉 3rd Prize
Siobhan Barry (@shivrelle)
Capilano University (@capuidea)

The three winning works and 10 additional selections will be projected during the opening reception and throughout the annual XPOSÉ Fine Art Photography Exhibition this September at Papermill Gallery.

As a thank you, all RODEO 18 participants will also receive a FREE one-year CAPIC Student Membership.

Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to everyone who shared their work with us! 💙

#RODEO18 

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🎨 Les gagnants de la catégorie illustration de RODEO 18 sont dévoilés !

Nous célébrons les illustrateurs dont le travail s’est démarqué dans le cadre de notre 18e concours étudiant annuel, RODEO. Félicitations à nos trois gagnants !

🥇 1er prix
Ryan Coomber (@ry_cooombs)
Capilano University (@capuidea)

🥈 2e prix
Lily Jones (@lilyjones_art)
Capilano University (@capuidea)

🥉 3e prix
Siobhan Barry (@shivrelle)
Capilano University (@capuidea)

Les trois œuvres gagnantes et 10 sélections supplémentaires seront projetées lors du vernissage et pendant toute la durée de l’exposition annuelle de photographie d’art XPOSÉ, en septembre, à la galerie Papermill.

En guise de remerciement, tous les participants de RODEO 18 recevront également une adhésion étudiante GRATUITE d’un an à CAPIC !

Félicitations à tous les gagnants et merci à toutes les personnes qui ont soumis leur travail ! 💙
Celebrating Our Roots on World Photography Day 📷✨

Long before digital sensors, studio flash units, or modern editing software, pioneers across Canada were laying the groundwork for our industry.

Today, we’re looking back at three legendary Canadian image creators who built this craft from coast to coast:

🏛️ William Notman (Montreal, QC) 
🌊 Wallace R. MacAskill (Halifax, NS)
❄️ Geraldine Moodie (Western & Northern Canada) 

Their dedication to the medium paved the way for professional standards, commercial artistry, and community that CAPIC members carry forward today.

Thank you for being part of this ongoing story!

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En cette Journée mondiale de la photographie, honorons nos racines ! 📷✨

Bien avant les capteurs numériques, les flashes de studio et les logiciels de retouche, des figures pionnières de partout au pays ont posé les bases de notre industrie.

Aujourd’hui, nous revenons sur trois créateurs d’images canadiens emblématiques qui ont contribué à façonner notre métier :

🏛️ William Notman (Montréal, QC)
🌊 Wallace R. MacAskill (Halifax, N.-É.)
❄️ Geraldine Moodie (Ouest et Grand Nord canadiens)

Leur passion et leur engagement envers la photographie ont ouvert la voie aux normes professionnelles, à la créativité commerciale et à la communauté que les membres de la CAPIC font vivre encore aujourd’hui.

Merci de faire partie de cette histoire qui se poursuit !

#WorldPhotographyDay #CanadianPhotography

Archival Sources / Sources d'archives : 

• William Notman — Portrait of A.H. Buxton (1887), Montreal, QC. McCord Stewart Museum (II-82621.1) 
• Wallace R. MacAskill — Bluenose Sails Away (1921), Halifax, NS. Wallace MacAskill Photographic Collection, Nova Scotia Archives (Ref No. 20040025)
• Geraldine Moodie — Portrait of Kootucktuck (1904–1905), Fullerton Harbour, NU. Library and Archives Canada / Bibliothèque et Archives Canada
📸 RODEO 18 Photo Winners are here! Today marks 📸 RODEO 18 Photo Winners are here!

Today marks the start of World Photography Week, and we’re celebrating the photographers whose work stood out in our 18th annual student competition RODEO. Congratulations to our three photo winners!

🥇 1st Prize
Coline Jacquemin (@coline_jacquemin)
Cégep du Vieux Montréal (@photocvm)

🥈 2nd Prize
Juliette Sauvageau Hayet (@juliette.shayet)
Cégep du Vieux Montréal (@photocvm)

🥉 3rd Prize
Grace Gladwell (@gracegladwellphotography)
Centennial College (@centennialcollegephotography)

The three winning works and 10 additional selections will be projected during the opening reception and throughout the annual XPOSÉ Fine Art Photography Exhibition this September at Papermill Gallery.

As a thank you, all RODEO 18 participants will also receive a FREE one-year CAPIC Student Membership.

Illustration winners will be announced later this month.

Stay tuned 👀

#WorldPhotographyWeek #Rodeo18

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📸 Les gagnants de la catégorie photographie de RODEO 18 sont dévoilés !

Aujourd’hui marque le début de la Semaine mondiale de la photographie, et nous célébrons les photographes dont le travail s’est démarqué dans le cadre de notre 18e concours étudiant annuel, RODEO. Félicitations à nos trois gagnantes de la catégorie photo !

🥇 1er prix 
Coline Jacquemin (@coline_jacquemin)
Cégep du Vieux Montréal (@photocvm)

🥈 2e prix 
Juliette Sauvageau Hayet (@juliette.shayet)
Cégep du Vieux Montréal (@photocvm)

🥉 3e prix 
Grace Gladwell (@gracegladwellphotography)
Centennial College (@centennialcollegephotography)

Les trois œuvres gagnantes et 10 sélections supplémentaires seront projetées lors du vernissage et pendant toute la durée de l’exposition annuelle de photographie d’art XPOSÉ, en septembre, à la galerie Papermill.

En guise de remerciement, tous les participants de RODEO 18 recevront également une adhésion étudiante GRATUITE d’un an à CAPIC !

Les gagnants de la catégorie illustration seront annoncés plus tard ce mois-ci. 

Restez à l’affût 👀
📸 Xposé 2026 — Call for Entries is still ope 📸 Xposé 2026 — Call for Entries is still open!

Don’t miss the opportunity to have your work reviewed by Bob Carnie (@silvershack_printmaking).

Xposé is an annual curated Fine Art Photography Exhibition open to ALL photographers. CAPIC welcomes photographic works of all subject matters, concepts, and aesthetic styles.

📍 Papermill Gallery, Toronto 
🗓 Sept 2–27, 2026 
🖼 Open to ALL · No AI images 
⏰ NEW deadline: August 3, 2026

👉 Link in bio to submit!

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📸 L’appel à candidatures Xposé 2026 reste ouvert !

Ne manquez pas la chance de faire évaluer vos images par Bob Carnie (@silvershack_printmaking).

Xposé est une exposition annuelle de photographie d’art ouverte à TOUS les photographes. Sans restriction de style, de sujet ou de concept.

📍 Galerie Papermill, Toronto 
🗓 2–27 sept. 2026 
🖼 Ouvert à tous · Aucune image IA 
⏰ NOUVELLE date : 3 août 2026

👉 Lien en bio pour participer !
🌞 Happy start of the week everyone! 📸 Good 🌞 Happy start of the week everyone!

📸 Good news, Xposé 2026 submissions have been extended until August 3!

Throwback to some standout work from last year’s exhibition.

Still have photos to submit? Don’t miss this second chance!

🔗 Submit by August 3, link in bio.

#ExpositionPhoto #PhotographyExhibition #OpenCall

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🌞 Belle semaine à tous !

📸 Bonne nouvelle, la date limite de soumission pour Xposé 2026 est prolongée jusqu’au 3 août !

Retour sur quelques œuvres marquantes de l’exposition de l’an dernier.

Il vous reste encore des photos à soumettre ? Ne manquez pas cette deuxième chance !

🔗 Soumettez avant le 3 août, lien dans la bio.
📸 Xposé 2026 — 5 days left to submit. Legen 📸 Xposé 2026 — 5 days left to submit.

Legendary Canadian master printmaker Bob Carnie has been a leader in the photographic industry and professional darkroom printing for over 50 years. This is your chance to have your work seen by an expert. Don’t miss being part of it!

📍 Papermill Gallery, Toronto 
🗓 Sept 2–27, 2026 
🖼 Open to ALL · No AI images 
⏰ Deadline: July 27, 2026

Submit via the link in bio!

@capictoronto @silvershack_printmaking 

#BobCarnie #fineartphotography #callforentries 

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📸 Xposé 2026 — Plus que 5 jours pour soumettre.

Le légendaire maître tireur canadien Bob Carnie œuvre dans l’industrie photographique et le milieu de la chambre noire depuis plus de 50 ans. C’est une occasion unique de faire voir votre travail à un œil expert comme le sien. À ne pas manquer !

📍 Galerie Papermill, Toronto 
🗓 2–27 sept. 2026 
🖼 Ouvert à tous · Aucune image IA 
⏰ Date limite : 27 juillet 2026

Soumettez via le lien en bio !

@capictoronto @silvershack_printmaking
📸 Xposé 2026 Call for Entries is open. Get you 📸 Xposé 2026 Call for Entries is open. Get your work in!

Curated by Toronto-based photographer and master printmaker Bob Carnie (@silvershack_printmaking), printing professionally since 1976 and known across Canada and internationally for his darkroom and digital craft.

📍 Papermill Gallery, Toronto 
🗓 Sept 2–27, 2026 
🖼 Open to ALL · No AI images 
⏰ Deadline: July 27, 2026

Submit via the link in bio. Tag a photographer who should be on the wall this September! 

Portrait of Bob Carnie by @heldermatias 

@capictoronto @silvershack_printmaking 

#BobCarnie #fineartphotography #todmordenmills

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📸 L’appel à candidatures Xposé 2026 est ouvert. Envoyez vos images !

Commissariée par Bob Carnie, photographe et maître tireur basé à Toronto (@silvershack_printmaking). Dans le métier depuis 1976, il est reconnu au Canada et à l’international pour son travail en argentique comme en numérique.

📍 Galerie Papermill, Toronto 
🗓 2–27 sept. 2026 
🖼 Ouvert à tous · Aucune image IA 
⏰ Date limite : 27 juillet 2026

Soumettez via le lien en bio. Identifiez un·e photographe qui devrait être sur ces murs en septembre !

Portrait de Bob Carnie par @heldermatias 

@capictoronto @silvershack_printmaking
The Emerging Talent Membership is back! We’re e The Emerging Talent Membership is back!

We’re excited to welcome back CAPIC’s Emerging Talent membership — created for photographers and illustrators who are actively building their professional careers.

Not every creative path is linear. Whether you’re fresh out of school, transitioning careers, or growing your portfolio and client base, this membership gives you a place to belong while you level up.

As an Emerging Talent member, you’ll gain access to CAPIC resources, educational events, advocacy updates, and a national community of working professionals — all designed to support your growth.

Ready to invest in your future and align with Canada’s leading organization for image creators?
Join today and start building the foundation you deserve.

🔗 Link in bio

#CAPIC #EmergingTalent #PhotographyCommunity #Illustration #CreativeCareers #CanadianCreators
📣 The 2025 Licensing Fee Survey is live. Photog 📣 The 2025 Licensing Fee Survey is live.
Photographers, illustrators, this one’s for you.

Your anonymous input shapes fair pricing for the entire industry.

👉 Takes 10-15 minutes. Link in bio.
Ready to move beyond just taking pictures and step Ready to move beyond just taking pictures and step into creative leadership?

Join award-winning photographer & creative director Arline Malakian for an immersive virtual workshop on October 23. Discover how to refine your voice, own your visual identity, and lead with vision.

🗓️ Oct 23 | 7–9:30 PM EST | Online

🔗 Link in bio to register

#CreativeLeadership #PhotographyWorkshop #ArlineMalakian #CreativeMindset #VisualStorytelling #PhotographersLife #CreativeGrowth
With a delicate sense of mood, Lily Jones's “Ver With a delicate sense of mood, Lily Jones's “Verso Amie” (Capilano University) quietly stood out from the crowd — securing a spot among this year’s Rodeo 17 winners.

#CAPICRodeo17 #CreativeCommunity #CanadianTalent
🎉 Celebrating Alma Perreault from Dawson Colleg 🎉 Celebrating Alma Perreault from Dawson College, one of our Rodeo 17 winners!

“Your Right to Bleed,” a photo series on reproductive rights, shows just how powerful student work can be.

#CAPICRodeo17 #RisingArtists #StudentExcellence
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