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.

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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…

In Praise of Photoshopping – Photography Is Easy – Art Is Hard

Apr 16, 2015 JP Danko

As an artist, it makes me really sad when I read the comments from articles like this: “How To Take Magical Family Candids” or this: Alexia Sinclair’s…

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 and indispensable photography gear recommendations

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…

Studio Binder Aims to Simplify the Chore of Coordinating Talent

Mar 23, 2015 JP Danko

For a recent bridal photography fashion session, I had over thirty emails flying around between myself and my talent just to confirm availability, let everyone…