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.
Hands On Datacolor Spyder5 Elite Review
Apr 7, 2015
JP Danko
Datacolor was recently kind enough to send us a Spyder5 Elite to review prior to today’s official launch. I spent the last couple weeks using the…
5 Cheap & Indispensable Photography Gear Recommendations
Apr 2, 2015
JP Danko
Over the years we have all accumulated a secret stash of photography gear and photography accessories we’ve sourced from a number of inexpensive internet suppliers. However,…
Who’s Killing Freelance as a Viable Career in the Creative Industry?
Mar 26, 2015
JP Danko
In my recent article “Who’s Killing the Photography Industry?”, I made the argument that photographers who choose not to charge licensing fees for the commercial…
5 Wedding Photos You Can Take With A 24-70 (Also, Why the 24-70 is the Best Lens Ever Made)
Mar 16, 2015
JP Danko
So, after last week’s post “5 Wedding Photos you Can’t Take With A 24-70 (Also, Why the 24-70 is a Crap Lens Choice” and the…
5 Wedding Photos You Can’t Take With A 24-70 (Also, Why the 24-70 is a Crap Lens Choice)
Mar 12, 2015
JP Danko
Last week, Scott Kelby unleashed the wrath of the interwebs by daring to suggest that beginner lenses take beginner photos. A lot of the vitriol…
Who’s Killing The Photography Industry?
Mar 5, 2015
JP Danko
Mom-tographers? Spray and Pray’ers? (P)rofessionals? Guy With A Camera? Fauxtographers? Uncle Bob? iPhoneographers, Glamor Shots by Deb?
How To Photograph Three Indoor Window Light Portrait Styles
Feb 26, 2015
JP Danko
Since it’s the winter that won’t end, I though I’d share a few tips for how to photography three indoor window light portrait styles in…
How High ISO Has Revolutionized Photography – And Why Dynamic Range is Next
Feb 19, 2015
JP Danko
I was recently editing a set of photos for submission to my stock agency, when I realized how much my approach to photography has changed in just…
Profitable Wedding Photography – How To Make Money and Out Compete Budget Vendors
Feb 12, 2015
JP Danko
Photographers love to hate weddings. On one hand, wedding photography can be a nice hit of cash. On the other, wedding photography is often more…
The Secret To Correct Exposure With Any DSLR Camera – Revealed for the First Time
Jan 29, 2015
JP Danko
Are you just starting out with photography? Have you ever wondered why that expensive, brand new, professional grade DSLR in your hands is betraying you…