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.
Florida – The Worst Place In The World To Take Good Photos?
Jul 31, 2014
JP Danko
After coming back from a family vacation to Florida and downloading all of the images from the trip, I have come to the conclusion that…
Why It Sucks To Be A Mid-Level Wedding Photographer
Jul 24, 2014
JP Danko
Most photographers have been there at some point in their career – wedding photography. Some of us move on to other things, like commercial photography. …
Smartphones Won’t Kill GoPro – But Licensing Ripoffs, Boring Video and Bad Videographers Will
Jul 16, 2014
JP Danko
You may have heard the controversy around the recent Barrons article GoPro’s Thrill-Filled IPO Adventure May End Badly, by Alexander Eule that caused GoPro’s stock to…
Top 10 Talents Photographers Don’t Know They Have
Jul 10, 2014
JP Danko
Sometimes the phone rings and someone asks you to go photograph a floor. Sometimes they will even agree to pay you a pretty decent chunk…
One Weird Trick for Taking the Greatest Independence Day Sparkler Photos In the World
Jul 3, 2014
JP Danko
Ok – so maybe its not really a weird trick – but unlike a lot of internet headlines, we’re actually going to give you some…
Canadian Regulation of Aerial Drone Photography – DIYP Interviews Transport Canada and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Jun 26, 2014
JP Danko
There seems to be a lot of misinformation and speculation about the actual regulation of aerial drone photography and video online – especially with crazy…
Photographing the IFSC Climbing World Cup Toronto 2014 Boulder Competition
Jun 19, 2014
JP Danko
I recently had the opportunity to photograph the IFSC Climbing World Cup Boulder Competition held at Gravity Climbing Gym. It was a very exciting competition,…
Hands On With The Spiffy Gear Light Blaster™ Gobo Creative Kit
Jun 12, 2014
JP Danko
Back when my wife and I were photographing the lovely pole dancing fitness instructors from Allure Fitness, I also used the opportunity to create some…
DIYP Reviews the Cactus V6 Wireless Flash Radio Trigger System
Jun 5, 2014
JP Danko
Most photographers have a mix of gear from many different brands. For example, it is not uncommon for a photographer to have both Canon and…
Dramatic Lighting for Pole Dancing Fitness Instructors
May 29, 2014
JP Danko
Allure Fitness is local ladies only gym, but with fitness classes such as Zumba, yoga, suspension yoga, pilates and of course pole dancing for fitness…