Photography through a window
You might find yourself in a situation where you have no choice but to photograph through a window. This post will go into how you can avoid those nasty reflections you may get when doing so. When you need to…
CN Tower Sunrise Meetup
Seeing the sun rise from 346m above sea level can be quite the experience. That’s why I’m excited to announce this special winter sunrise meetup at the CN Tower’s main observatory level! If you already know the details and want…
Gura Gear Kiboko City Commuter
This light-weight and spacious bag with plenty of configuration options may be just what you’re looking for to carry your gear into the city. The Gura Gear Kiboko City Commuter with a Peak Design Travel Tripod in the side pocket.…
Xebec Tri-Screen 2
The Xebec Tri-Screen 2 is a unique addition to anybody who wants to increase their screen real-estate for a more productive workflow. The Xebec Tri-Screen 2 was provided to me for review purposes but the…
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
Decked with colourful lights, two CP Holiday Trains make their way across Canada and parts of the US, stopping at various locations for free concerts and celebrations. Did you catch the CP Holiday Train? Back…
Getting to know the Toronto Sunrise Meetup
It’s all about getting up early to spend quality time with like-minded individuals. My first sunrise meetup was back in November of 2017. Hoping that more people would join me in this time of wonder,…
Gura Gear V2.0 Kiboko 30L
The latest edition of this roomy Kiboko stores all your gear in a comfortable pack that’s filled with loads of customization opportunities. The Gura Gear Kiboko V2.0 30L was provided for review purposes, however, the…
Fall sunrises in Toronto
Fall is full of colour and the crisper air can contribute to some wildly spectacular and colourful sunrises too. As the world turns, the sunrise location gradually shifts over time. In this multi-season series of…
LaCie 1big Dock SSD Pro
The SSD Pro dock from LaCie not only looks sleek, but packs a punch and is super convenient for those with CFExpress cards. When I first heard about the SSD dock from LaCie last year,…
Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S PF
Nikon’s super telephoto Z 800mm f/6.3 lens yields crisp imagery in a compact and lightweight package that is priced super competitively. Not too long ago I had the chance to test out for 11 days…
Summer sunrises in Toronto
The warmer weather makes it easier to stay out longer, and the earlier sunrises makes it all the more rewarding. As the world turns, the sunrise location gradually shifts over time. In this multi-season series…
Point Pelee National Park
The Southern-most tip of mainland Canada is a flurry of activity during the month of May. With bird migration season in full effect, birders and photographers come from afar to appreciate the wonders of Mother…
Storytelling Imagery
Images can take on many forms, but when we look at them from a storytelling lens, we are able to appreciate the subject in more ways than one. For simplicity we can classify them into…
First impressions of the Cotton Carrier Harness
If you’re out photographing for hours on end, you’ll no doubt feel the benefit of these harnesses right off the bat. When the makers of Cotton Carrier [affiliate link] harnesses reached out to me to…
Winter Stations 2022
An artist’s interpretation of artists’ art. Winter Stations is an annual international design competition held in Toronto during winter. Using the lifeguard stations of Woodbine and Kew beach as anchor points, the goal is to…
Urban Wildlife Photography
You don’t need to go far to capture enticing wildlife photos, and more importantly you don’t always need an expensive super telephoto lens to capture story-telling imagery. While I don’t consider myself to be a…
Spring sunrises in Toronto
In this second of four parts, I show you where the sunrise is throughout the Spring season. If you want the sun by the CN Tower, this is the season you’ve been waiting for!
Winter in the city
With howling winds, frigid temperatures, and whiteout conditions, winter can be one very interesting season to photograph in! Winter in Toronto starts in December and officially ends in March and this winter season has definitely…
Winter sunrises in Toronto
With a clearer atmosphere, sudden shifts in temperatures, and partial cloud coverage, winter sunrises can produce some of the most glorious colours. In this post I take you through a winter full of sunrises. As…
Sennheiser MKE Series Microphone Review
When it comes to video production, audio can be thought of as one of the most important aspect of the final production. Without quality audio accompaniment, viewers can quickly lose interest and move on. Many…
A photographer’s NAS setup
A Network Attached Storage (NAS) can be a vital part in any photographer’s workflow so I thought I would detail some things to consider when building your own NAS setup at home. This setup contains…
Nature in the City: Sudbury
The city of Sudbury, Ontario has beautiful natural environs that inspired me to slow down and appreciate the many pathways and parks that I visited. While the city may be famous for Science North and…
Nature-Inspired Water Balloon Series
As part of my nature-inspired creative photo series, I popped water balloons with nature’s lightest element—a feather! A balloon may be easy to pop, but can a feather be sharp enough to pop water-filled balloons?…