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.
Nothing To See – A Statement On The Current State of Politics In America
Dec 5, 2017
JP Danko
Photography at it’s core is an art form. As photographers, we sometimes get so caught up with the aesthetic or technical challenges of creating pretty…
Photographer Spotlight: Q&A With Micky Wiswedel – Outdoor Adventure Photographer
Nov 25, 2017
JP Danko
Next up in our ongoing Photographer Spotlight series we have Micky Wiswedel. Micky is a Cape Town, South Africa based documentary, travel and outdoor adventure…
Photographer Spotlight: Q&A With Peter Hoang – Rock Climbing and Adventure Photography
Nov 18, 2017
JP Danko
Every once in a while you come across a photographer who’s work really speaks to you personally. It might be the subject matter, artistic skill,…
Illegal! Think Twice About Metadata and How You Tag Your Photos Online
Nov 11, 2017
JP Danko
The internet is a strange and wonderful place. As creative professionals we’re all working hard, creating cool stuff and sharing it online with the world….
Hardware Store LED Strip Lights for Photography and Video
Nov 4, 2017
JP Danko
I have been using hardware store LED bulbs for both photography and video in the studio for a while (click here for a DIY three…
Is “Copyright Troll” A Thing Now?
Oct 28, 2017
JP Danko
We recently published the account of Internet “entrepreneur” Dan DaSilva who was successfully sued for $27,000 (plus $10,000 in court fees) by a photographer over…
DIY Bookkeeping Accounting Software for Freelance Creative Professionals
Oct 21, 2017
JP Danko
Bookkeeping is unfortunately one of those tasks that all creative professionals have to keep up with in order to stay in business. At it’s core,…
Gear Spotlight: Polar Pro Drone Polarizing and Neutral Density Filters
Oct 14, 2017
JP Danko
If you’re flying a drone and want professional photos and video you need a set of polarizing and neutral density filters. I have been using…
Is It Ethical To Sue Over Copyright Infringement?
Sep 23, 2017
JP Danko
I have been using an online service called Pixsy to identify and secure payment for the unauthorized use of my work for a while now –…
Tourism Has Run Amok…And Ruined Photography
Sep 16, 2017
JP Danko
Photography is and has always been a very personal vocation. For many photographers, the process of capturing an image is just as important as the…