Personal reflection from the days of zines and DIY When I first made an early version of a portfolio it was in actuality a small paper booklet that we called a “zine.” It contained my photography and writing, and art from my friends at school. I even interviewed bands that came to Toronto and all…
Hey everyone, I made some detailed notes while watching some videos by photographers who have made books and zines of their photography work. It’s a really interesting thing to do. Have you considered printing your work and putting it into a bound volume like a book or zine? I may undertake that in 2025 as…
The blank page is intimidating! Where to begin? / Photo by Kira auf der Heide on Unsplash I want to make a portfolio but where do I begin? “Begin the begin” is both a song by rock band REM and a recurring theme for artists, designers, and portfolio makers. Whether it’s a portfolio based on…
Written by Mike Simpson In this post, I outline five reasons why ChromeOS is better than Mac or Windows. Often I find this platform more useful, easier or simply more fun. Introduction I have been using a Chromebook for about six months and I rarely use my Macbook Pro for most everyday tasks. One of…
I’m undertaking a new approach to my photography and design, and utilizing the power of video to make my images. Instead of focusing on taking conventional pictures with my camera I am seeking out opportunities to shoot video. This has two benefits: one I have video footage which is really hot on web and social…