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.
Quick Tip – How To Reuse GoPro Adhesive Mounts
Apr 2, 2016
JP Danko
If you’re a GoPro user, you probably have a whole pile of used GoPro adhesive mounts accumulating in your gear closet. Well, if you want…
Go On A Photography Vacation This Year!
Dec 31, 2015
JP Danko
Thinking back over this past year, there’s one thing that stands out for me as something that was immensely enjoyable, fulfilling and really helped me…
Free Photography Classes for DIYP Readers – Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Dec 24, 2015
JP Danko
I’m feeling very Christmasy today – shopping is done, gifts are wrapped, projects are mostly complete for the year and I’m looking forward to a…
How To Take A Classic Three Light Studio Portrait With Hardware Store LED Light Bulbs
Dec 3, 2015
JP Danko
When I was getting started with photography, I knew that I had to learn how to light a subject indoors, but I couldn’t afford studio…
The 5 Most Under-Appreciated Tools In Lightroom CC
Nov 21, 2015
JP Danko
I recently had to do some rough photo adjustments on a computer that only had an older version of Lighroom installed on it (Lightroom 3)….
DIYP Challenge – What is Your Photography Niche?
Nov 13, 2015
JP Danko
In my ongoing quest to streamline my portfolio and re-brand my photography business, one of my biggest challenges is figuring out what exactly is my…
DIY Video Lighting With Hardware Store LED Light Bulbs
Nov 5, 2015
JP Danko
Every time I am at my local big box hardware store I always take a peek at the lighting aisle to see what is new…
Learning Light Painting With Eric Paré
Nov 2, 2015
JP Danko
If an amazing light painting portrait has caught your eye sometime over the last few years, you’ve probably seen the work of Montréal, based visual…
Could YouTube Style “Matched Content” Be The Solution For Licensing Journalism and Photography?
Oct 31, 2015
JP Danko
Nobody likes having their creative content stolen, and everybody wants to be paid for their work. While file sharing has altered the power dynamic of…
Get Started With Studio Lighting for Less than $100
Oct 22, 2015
JP Danko
If you’re relatively new to photography, studio lighting can seem like a whole other world. If you’re like me when I started with studio lighting,…