Posts by Author: JP Danko
JP Danko is a commercial photographer based in Toronto, Canada. JP
can change a lens mid-rappel, swap a memory card while treading water, or use a camel as a light stand.
Why I Don’t Answer My Phone Anymore (Also Why I Cancelled Voice Mail)
Jul 10, 2015
JP Danko
If you’re a photography business owner, you know the feeling: Your phone rings, you drop everything and rush to grab your phone to take the…
Why Smartphone Photography Stinks
Jul 3, 2015
JP Danko
First – to be clear – I’m talking about the process of using a smartphone camera for photography – not the pics, pix, snaps, shots…
Natural Light Photography In a Parking Garage
Jun 25, 2015
JP Danko
This past weekend I had the extreme pleasure* of attending my daughter’s second (she and I agree last) dance recital. In what can only be…
Top 3 Landscape Photography Techniques To Learn
Jun 18, 2015
JP Danko
Once you have acquired a core understanding of the importance of light and atmosphere in landscape photography (click here for our Top 3 Landscape Photography…
DIY Hyperlapse Cable Cam Cart for Use With Syrp Genie
Jun 10, 2015
JP Danko
One of the most versatile and useful products on the market today for time lapse and live action video motion control is the Syrp Genie (Amazon…
Three Easy Tips For Recording Way Better Audio
Jun 4, 2015
JP Danko
As I have been filming more and more video I have been really struggling with ways to improve the audio quality of my footage. It…
Drone’s Eye View of Anti-Aircraft Fire from Fireworks
May 22, 2015
JP Danko
In my review of the Seaport Digital MegaMast, I mentioned a few projects that I was just dying to try…well this was one of them….
Aerial Photography Without A Drone – Hands On Review of the Seaport Digital MegaMast
May 17, 2015
JP Danko
The single biggest challenge I face as a photographer is finding ways to create images that are noticeably different than everyone else’s. The vast majority…
Nikon 24-70 vs Sigma ART 35 & 50 (Also, Why a 24-70 is a Crap Lens Choice – Part 2)
Apr 30, 2015
JP Danko
Everyone loves their 24-70 f2.8. For most photographers, its often their first major upgrade from the kit lens that came with their camera (it was for me…
How To Add Computer Cabinet Cooling
Apr 23, 2015
JP Danko
Besides your camera, your computer is probably your single most important piece of photography equipment. Laptops and iMacs are nice, but if you’re relying on…