Companies I love: Vision Art
It is no secret that I love the albums that I create for my clients. I show them off to anyone who comes into the studio for a photos session or consultation and I then proceed to talk their ear off about the albums. I simply love them. The quality that Vision Art provides is … Read more
Thinking About Photography
I woke up this morning reading headlines that Kodak had filed for bankruptcy protection. There was talk about this recently but today was the day that it happened. I immediately thought of this classic Kodak commercial (see above) – keep me, protect me, share me. For the rest of the day I have been thinking … Read more
Companies I love: Blogstomp
I am all about things that make lives easier. I am not talking about taking shortcuts to get tasks accomplished. I am talking about ways to make that task a shorter one. It is probably pretty obvious that I am a big fan of blogging. I regularly blog both here and on my professional photography … Read more
Companies I love: Me + You
Since starting my business over eight years ago, I have had the opportunity to work with a number of different companies. Some were alright, some were terrible and some I absolutely adore. I thought that it would be fun to do a series of blog posts about the companies that I love working with. When … Read more
Event: Lawyer Jordan Nahmias
I am a big believer in learning. No matter how great you think your business and photo skills are, there is always room to learn more. On Wednesday, October 5th, I am hosting a talk for photographers with lawyer Jordan Nahmias at my studio in Toronto. It is a great opportunity for photographers to get … Read more
Just One Image
I am always lecturing people about the importance of images, about the importance of photographing your family and the importance of actually doing something with those images. It is only natural for me to preach these things since I am a portrait photographer. Photographing people is my life. I spend more time with babies and … Read more
Time Management
You always here people say, “there are not enough hours in the day.” They are always wishing for more time to get all of their tasks complete. The issue is not the number of hours to work in the day but the way that we use those hours. The key to a less stressed life … Read more
My Digital Workflow
Digital photography can sometimes feel overwhelming. I am old enough that I initially began my business shooting film. Throughout my four years at Ryerson, I shot 35mm, 120 and 4×5. I printed in both colour and black & white darkrooms. I hand-processed the film. I shot C-41, E-6, even Kodachrome and Agfa Scala (remember Scala?! … Read more
Blogging Tips
Everyone and their Mother has a blog these days (hi Moms!). It is great and yet overwhelming. Some people do it really well, while others, maybe not so much. So you want to start a blog – or maybe you already have one – I have some tips for you. The Why Why are you … Read more
Photographer Resources for Learning + Networking
Last week I blogged about contacting a professional. That post had grown from the numerous recent inquiries I have received from young photography professionals and students. One of these inquires that recently really stood out for me was from a man who was interested in shadowing me at a wedding. I had replied to his … Read more
