by Boukje Canaan | Feb 25, 2025 | Stories of Boukje, Storytelling through Photography
I am sure you know Superman Superman grows up as Clark Kent, raised by his foster parents in a quiet, humble life. He is shy, intelligent, and seemingly ordinary—until he discovers his incredible superpowers. With strength beyond measure and the ability to defy...
by Boukje Canaan | Feb 18, 2025 | Personal Experiences,, Stories of Boukje, Storytelling through Photography
I heard my husband talking about many towns in Afghanistan that are completely dark in the evening. Back at Bagram Airfield, it looked like Las Vegas—bright, glowing, alive. The contrast was striking. In those towns, the generators ran only a few hours during the day....
by Boukje Canaan | Aug 12, 2024 | Personal Experiences,
Wouldn’t you love to contribute by working as a Funeral Photographer? I met with acclaimed wedding photographer Sven Soetens from Belgium. For years, he photographed many weddings, covering about 200 weddings a year with a team of assistant photographers, making...
by Boukje Canaan | Aug 5, 2024 | Equipment and Tools, Personal Experiences,, Photography Techniques, Stories of Boukje, Storytelling through Photography
Photos from my very first Funeral experience Recognizing the Opportunity I was about to leave for the funeral of my friend’s father when it hit me: this could be my chance! The chance to try my hand at funeral photography. The idea had come to me after the...
by Boukje Canaan | Jun 19, 2024 | Stories of Boukje
The following was written on a card by someone I didn’t know. Empathetic Superpower. You go for nothing less than gold every single day. What makes you so magical is your ability to empower others in an instant. Quiet strength. Valuable wherever you are! -xxx- A...
