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 “Do What You Love” Career Advice Leads To “I Live In A Van Down By the River” For Creative Professionals
Jan 22, 2015
JP Danko
I have been thinking a lot recently about the direction that I want to take my photography business, and this week I came across two…
How To Take A Professional LinkedIn Profile Photo In Your Living Room
Jan 15, 2015
JP Danko
Over the holiday’s my sister was visiting from out of town. Over the course of our visit, she casually mentions “Oh, by the way –…
Want to Be A Professional Photographer? Here are 8 Photos To Learn This Year
Jan 1, 2015
JP Danko
Everyone is a professional photographer these days right? Well, if you want to add some legitimacy to that claim, there are a handful of specific…
Photographing Photos of Paris
Dec 29, 2014
JP Danko
I recently had a short stay in Paris. I knew that there would not be much time for photography, but I was determined to make the…
DIYP Reviews A 34 Inch 21:9 UltraWide Display for Photography & Video: Hands on With The LG 34UM95
Dec 15, 2014
JP Danko
Having recently acquired the first LG 34UM95 UltraWide IPS monitor delivered to Canada, I thought I’d take a moment to share my hands on review…
DIYP Reviews the Syrp Genie – All In One Time Lapse Photography Motion Control
Dec 11, 2014
JP Danko
Time lapse photography has recently evolved into a spectacular fusion of the best of still photography and motion film making. With the growing popularity of…
Ikea Hack: Warm Up LED Accent Lighting Using Photography Gels
Dec 7, 2014
JP Danko
Installing new LED accent lighting or replacing your old energy wasting halogen under-cabinet lighting with new LED accent lights? Notice that even the “warm white”…
How To Use A Remote Shutter Release to Start and Stop Video Recording on Your Nikon Camera
Nov 27, 2014
JP Danko
I have been filming a lot of tutorial videos lately, and one of the problems that I keep running into is starting and stopping video…
Winter is Coming – So Here’s Some Winter Photography Inspiration
Nov 20, 2014
JP Danko
In order to celebrate the unholy amount of snow that just fell on my neighbors in Buffalo and Western New York (how does two meters…
10 Famous Landmarks You’re Not Allowed to Photograph for Commercial Use
Nov 13, 2014
JP Danko
Having just returned from Paris, I spent some time photographing a few of the world’s most famous landmarks. Some of these photos are just my…