Real Estate Photographers: They're Not All The Same!
Not all real estate photographers are created equal — especially in a competitive market like Montreal. From lighting and composition to experience and consistency, the right photographer can dramatically impact how a listing is perceived online. In this post, we break down what separates true professionals from the rest, and why investing in quality photography can help homes stand out and sell faster.
Real Estate Photography for Airbnb
So you have a listing on Airbnb... You've signed up on Airbnb, created your listing and entered a description of the property that would make poets weep with joy. What's next? You have to [...]
Lake Placid
Lake Placid: Not Too Close, But Not Too Far In late-August last year, the wife and I packed our bags and headed from Montreal to the Adirondack area of New York for a week. [...]
Iqaluit in July
Iqaluit? What Were You Doing Up There? That was my aunt's first reaction when she found out I had been to Iqaluit, Nunavut, in July. So I'll tell you: one of my clients asked [...]
Montreal Food Photography: Simulating Daylight - Completing The Look
Food Photography - Simulating Daylight 2: Where Do We Go From Here? Last time, we went into detail looking at how to modify our main light of our food photography setup to copy some [...]
Montreal Food Photography: Simulating Daylight - The Basics
There are those out there who believe that natural light is always the best light to use for food photography because it gives the warmest, most organic, most inviting feel to the setup... or [...]
Headshots: An Overlooked Business Necessity in Montreal
Headshots: Putting a Face to the Name You only get one chance to make a first impression. Your headshot will do a lot of talking for you. Face it (pun intended): in [...]
Wedding Photography Tips: Simple Ways To Get Great Photos
Your wedding photos are the memories you’ll cherish forever, but getting great shots isn’t just about luck. This guide shares practical tips—from timing and lighting to posing and preparation—so you can help your photographer capture your day beautifully and naturally.
Film Photography: Why I'm Re-Learning How To Shoot
Film Photography Until this year, I hadn't touched a roll of film since 2010. It was an average-weather day in October, and I was wandering through a nature park with a friend shooting nature [...]
Great Portrait Locations Around Montreal
Planning engagement or wedding photos in Montreal? Explore the best portrait locations, from Old Montreal’s charm to quiet parks, with tips for style, accessibility, and rain‑backup options.
Sports Photography - The Photographer
Becoming Psychic This is the third and final part of my Sports Photography Tutorial. The first two parts covered the main equipment: the camera and the lens. Now, we're going to take a look [...]
Sports Photography - An Introduction: The Camera Body
Sports Photography: The Camera Last time we focused on what is probably the most important piece of equipment in sports photography: the lens. Now we’re going to take a look at the second-most important [...]
Sports Photography - An Introduction: The Lens
This is the first tutorial, and it’s fitting that it’s on the type of photography I enjoy the most: action and sports photography. To start, we should discuss the obvious: the gear that you [...]
Instagram: Week 1
Instagram I finally gave in and signed up for an Instagram account a little over a week ago (edit: this post was originally written in January 2017). I've never been crazy about social media, [...]
Why should you hire a professional real estate photographer in Montreal? Image matters.
First impressions matter The biggest reason for hiring a professional real estate photographer to shoot photos of your property is quite simple: quality. Nobody will deny that a bright, sharp, well-exposed photo of a [...]
How to choose a wedding photographer in Montreal.
Let the search begin In my last post I gave some survival tips for newly-engaged couples about to brave the wild and savage frontier known as the Bridal Show. This time, I thought I [...]
Wedding Shows: A Survivor's Guide to the Gauntlet
Feeling excited (and maybe a little overwhelmed) about attending a wedding show? This survival guide will help you walk in with a plan, ask the right questions, and avoid decision fatigue—so you can confidently connect with vendors and make choices that truly fit your wedding vision.
Why hire a professional wedding photographer? Service.
Hiring a wedding photographer is about far more than checking a box on your planning list. It’s about trusting someone to anticipate moments, manage the unexpected, and preserve the story of your day with care, consistency, and experience—so your memories last just as vividly as the celebration itself.