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.
One Million Reasons Unsplash Is A Disaster For Photographers & Designers
Jan 26, 2018
JP Danko
We recently featured an article by photographer Samuel Zeller touting the virtues of giving away photography on Unsplash for free: I’ve Been Sharing My Photography…
Atmosphere and Light – How To Improve Your Outdoor Photography
Jan 20, 2018
JP Danko
This past summer I was camping with my family and one of the lakes we visited had a perfect jumping rock. I knew this would…
On Assignment: Strip Lighting Pole Dancers for Allure Fitness
Jan 17, 2018
JP Danko
Some photography gigs you take to pay the bills, some photography gigs you take because they’re just awesome. This assignment for Allure Fitness was most…
Super Easy and Cheap DIY Product Photography Setup
Jan 13, 2018
JP Danko
Everyone needs to photograph products once in a while. Whether it’s for an etsy shop, ecommerce retail, eBay, a Shopify store or just for the…
Better Than Ikea: If You Are Going to Print Photos – Print Them BIG!
Jan 6, 2018
JP Danko
I have a confession to make. I am a professional photographer. I’ve lived in my current house for nearly fifteen years. I don’t have a…
Photographer Spotlight: Q&A With Magdalena M – Editorial and Commercial Portraiture Photographer
Dec 30, 2017
JP Danko
Next in our ongoing Photographer Spotlight series is Magdalena M. Magdalena is a Toronto, Canada based editorial and commercial portraiture photographer and art director. Her work has been…
Shooting underwater fashion, is just like shooting fashion, only 20 times harder
Dec 23, 2017
JP Danko
Next in our ongoing Photographer Spotlight series we have Rafal Makiela. Rafal is a Polish underwater fashion and commercial advertising photographer, currently based in Dubai….
Photographer Spotlight: Q&A with Nick Bondarev – Northern Culture and Travel Photographer
Dec 17, 2017
JP Danko
Next in our ongoing Photographer Spotlight series is Nick Bondarev. Nick is a Russian travel and northern culture photographer, film maker and writer. He’s also the owner…
Top Three Photography Business Resolutions For 2018
Dec 16, 2017
JP Danko
It’s that time of the year again – New Year’s resolutions! In this article I am going to take a look back at the photography…
Photographer Spotlight: Q&A With Willie Dalton – Outdoor Lifestyle Photographer
Dec 9, 2017
JP Danko
Next in our ongoing Photographer Spotlight series it’s Willie Dalton. Willie is an Anchorage, Alaska based travel and outdoor lifestyle photographer, film maker and a…