Let’s get started. It requires significant effort to organize, back up, identify your best photos, and figure out the best ways to share with your audience. Let’s break down the photography workflow process into manageable steps. It all starts with shooting but then the fun but hard part starts. We have to ingest and cull…
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…
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…