Photography

Have you noticed that the internet is full of these ‘One Weird Tip’ articles nowadays about how to look 20 years younger or get a six pack or give up poutine for a week? Ok I made the last one up, but seriously, if anyone has any ideas, pleeease leave a comment! Anyway, it occurred to me recently that if I had to give ‘one weird tip’ to someone who wanted to drastically improve their photography, I know exactly...

Samsung has released a few new products today, and among them is the Gear 360, a standalone camera that can shoot photos and video in 360-degrees. This device, with its spherical form factor, has two lenses that capture 180-degrees on each side, with software stitching them together for a full image.

 Smartphones nowdays take some really impressive photos – so do we even need to invest in a standalone camera?   Today I’m going to look at three specific situations where the camera beats the smartphone hands down.

 Love to take a Polaroid picture? Or love when Taylor Swift posts an Instagram photo of a Polaroid with her model friends? I know, the later sounded too Meta. Fujifilm Instax has brought the immediacy and fun of instant photography back with a line of cameras that can instantly print your favourite moment. The company has taken it to the next level with the Canada launch of the Fujifilm Instax Share SP-2 Printer on Thursday, July 14, in Toronto. I had the opportunity to check out this new gadget … and I want one; here’s why: 

 Photography is considered by many to be a “dream job”—engaging and fulfilling. The reality is that it’s an incredibly competitive field full of very talented creatives. Today I have some ideas on how to put your best foot forward when it comes to building a career as a professional photographer.

 So much photography is made nowadays solely for the purpose of posting to social media. How do we know if the images we post are truly worth sharing? Today I’m going to give you some tips to help you post images that will spark conversations and inspire your audience.  

 Summer is the perfect time to get out and experience the joys of life on the water, and today I’m going to give you 7 tips to help you make amazing photographs while you’re out there.

 A bright sunny day may seem like the ideal time to make good photographs, but it actually brings a set of challenges that we need to take into careful account. Today I’ll give you 6 tips to help you make the most of those sunny summer days.

   The Activeon CX and the Activeon CX Gold are action cameras with LCD screens, integrated Wi-Fi, and serious power in the video and photo department. Take a look at my review and videos of the Activeon CX and Activeon CX Gold in action.

 Today I review a cool new handheld camera from called the DJI OSMO Zenmuse X3 Handheld 4K Camera with Gimbal System. If you’re into photography and shooting your own videos and would like something for ground based shots that’s as good as you’d get with the highest end drones, click on through and read all about it!