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.
DIY Options for Charging Drone Batteries Off-Grid
Apr 29, 2018
JP Danko
If you have a drone, sooner or later you’re going to want to charge your drone battery off-grid. The problem is that drones use big…
Is Flickr Still A Relevant Social Media Outlet? Yes – and You Should Use It!
Apr 22, 2018
JP Danko
Years ago I had a Flickr account – I didn’t use it much and it languished in oblivion until at some point Flickr deleted it….
Signili Review – Invisible Digital Watermark to Protect Your Photos from Copyright Infringement
Apr 15, 2018
JP Danko
If you share your photography online, you know that your images will be re-distributed and re-published without your permission. If you are a professional photographer,…
Underwater Photography In Murky Water – Tips and Tricks
Apr 8, 2018
JP Danko
If you’ve ever tried to photograph a person underwater, you know how important crystal clear water is to producing usable images. I do most of…
Cheap DIY Photography Gear From the Dollar Store
Mar 30, 2018
JP Danko
I’m generally not a big fan of cheap Chinese crap, but there are occasionally exceptions, DIY photography gear being one of them. When it involves…
Copyright – 20 Things Photographers Need To Know About Intellectual Property Law
Mar 21, 2018
JP Danko
Copyright and intellectual property law are the foundations of the photography industry and all other creative business. However, it is shocking how misunderstood (and strangely…
How To Look Good On A Webcam or Vlog
Feb 10, 2018
JP Danko
If you’re a creative professional, chances are that you use a webcam for business. Whether it’s a client video conference, screen capture tutorial or your…
Here are my gear and methods for shooting Deep Space: Photographer Spotlight Q&A with Astrophotographer Sara Wager
Feb 4, 2018
JP Danko
Next in our Photographer Spotlight series is Sara Wager. Sara is a British astrophotographer currently based in Spain. She creates fascinating photographs of Deep-Sky Objects from…
DIY Beauty Dish Video Light for Less Than $50
Jan 28, 2018
JP Danko
Do you have to film the occasional interview or webcam session? Do you need a quick, inexpensive, good looking video light for those sessions? Well,…
Secrets of A Full Time Travel Photographer: Q&A With Sara Melotti
Jan 27, 2018
JP Danko
Next in our ongoing Photographer Spotlight series is Sara Melotti. Sara is an Italian photographer, content creator, storyteller and world traveler, currently based in New York City….