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.
How To Make Money from Photography – Tough Love From Heisler
Oct 28, 2013
JP Danko
Ever wanted to know what exactly it takes to get hired as a professional photographer? Here is some tough love from one of the best…
Tips to Get Paid From Photography Use Requests
Oct 24, 2013
JP Danko
When David Hobby lets loose on a rant, it’s worth listening. I mean, he’s usually a pretty reserved guy, but in a recent post on…
How To Effectively Pitch to Photography Clients
Oct 18, 2013
JP Danko
There is a certain art form to a successful pitch. But it can be broken down into three basic steps. Disclaimer: Before you read this…
Internet Marketing For Photographers – Your Virtual Personality
Oct 10, 2013
JP Danko
It’s pretty obvious that internet marketing is critically important to a photography business. When I started my business, the argument was: Do you need a…
How To Work With Profitable Photography Clients
Oct 3, 2013
JP Danko
As an artist and as an entrepreneur, you need to actively position your photography business to work with as many high quality, profitable clients as…
DIY Builds That Go Sideways – Wile E. Coyote Style
Sep 26, 2013
JP Danko
Before photography became my hobby of choice and eventually a career, I spent a lot of time building remote control boats, planes and cars. It…
Natural Light Underwater Photography Tips
Sep 19, 2013
JP Danko
With the increasing popularity and availability of waterproof point and shoot cameras, waterproof action cameras (like GoPro) and even waterproof camera phones (like the Sony…
Inspiration from Successful Creatives
Sep 12, 2013
JP Danko
Making money as a creative can be is a tough grind. As an established photographer once told me when I was just starting out: “My…
Seize the Moment – A Photographer’s Parable
Sep 5, 2013
JP Danko
Like an infinite number of monkeys on an infinite number of typewriters, an infinite number of photographers snapping an infinite number of photos will sooner…
Athletic Portrait Lighting Breakdown + Getting Models
Aug 28, 2013
JP Danko
Last week I shot an athletic portrait session for emerging fitness model Kristin Cavarzan. In this article, I want to touch on the studio lighting…