Joe Donoghue

Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs EOS R6 Mark III: Which New Canon Full-Frame Camera Should You Buy?

BY Joe Donoghue October 23, 2026 Gear

Canon has made the full-frame mirrorless decision a lot more interesting. The new EOS R8 Mark II is no longer simply the lightweight entry point into full-frame. It now has in-body image stabilization, improved auto-focus, 40 fps electronic shooting, better ergonomics and uncropped 4K60 video oversampled from 6K. At the same time, the EOS R6 Mark III sits a step above it with more resolution, dual card slots, a larger battery, stronger video tools and the kind of durability and workflow features that matter once photography becomes more serious. So […]

DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vs Pocket 4P: Which One Is Right for You?

BY Joe Donoghue October 16, 2026 Video

Pocket cameras have changed the way a lot of us think about video. You no longer need a full camera rig to get stabilized, high-quality footage, and you don’t need to choose between something portable and something capable. DJI’s Osmo Pocket line has become popular because it gives creators a camera they can actually carry all day. With the Osmo Pocket 4 and the newer Pocket 4P, DJI now gives you two very capable options that look similar at first glance, but are actually designed for slightly different users. The […]

How to Plan a Better Travel Story Before You Leave: Travelling to Panama with regional flights. What’s in my Bag.

BY Joe Donoghue October 9, 2026 Travel

The more I travel with a camera, the more I realize that good travel storytelling starts before the trip. It’s easy to think about travel photography as something that happens once you arrive. You pack your favourite camera, throw a few lenses in a bag, bring enough memory cards and hope the right moments happen in front of you. That works sometimes. But I’m heading to Panama with my family soon, and this trip has forced me to think more carefully about what I’m bringing, what I want to capture […]

Fall Landscape Photography: Cameras, Lenses, Gear and Tips for Capturing Autumn at Its Best

BY Joe Donoghue October 2, 2026 Landscapes

There is something about fall that makes people want to pick up a camera. The colour changes quickly. Morning fog hangs over lakes and fields. The light gets softer. Sunsets come earlier. Forest floors fill with texture and contrast. And here in Canada, the season can go from green to peak colour to bare trees in what feels like no time at all. That short window is exactly what makes fall landscape photography so rewarding. Whether you’re heading into Algonquin Park, photographing a favourite trail close to home, or just […]

Summer Is Over. Now What? How to Turn Your Summer Photos Into Something More

BY Joe Donoghue September 11, 2026 Get Inspired, Start Here

Summer has a funny way of filling our phones, memory cards, and hard drives faster than we realize. Family trips. Cottage weekends. Camping. Weddings. Road trips. Backyard barbecues. Wildlife encounters. Sunsets. Kids jumping off docks. Maybe even a few photos you forgot you took. Then September arrives. Schedules fill up again, school starts, evenings get shorter, and suddenly those hundreds, or thousands, of summer photos are sitting untouched. This is actually one of the best times of year to go back through them. Not just to organize your files, but […]

New Tech Round-Up: DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vs Pocket 4 Pro & DJI Mic’s: Which One Fits Your Creative Style?

BY Joe Donoghue August 7, 2026 New Gear

DJI Osmo Pocket 4K gimbal stabilizer with handheld module and accessories on a wooden floor surface

The biggest question many creators have isn’t whether they need a DJI Pocket camera—it’s which one. Both the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and Pocket 4 Pro are designed to deliver stabilized, professional-looking video in an incredibly compact package. The difference comes down to how you create and how far you want your content to go. But which one should you pick? Take a look at our simplified guide below. Why So Many Creators Are Switching to Pocket Gimbals One of the biggest challenges in content creation is simply having your camera with you when […]

Why I Added Henry’s HELP Extended Life Plan to My Camera Kit

BY Joe Donoghue July 24, 2026 Gear Care

Canon EOS R5 DSLR with a cracked LCD screen resting on a rocky surface, camo-patterned body and attached telephoto lens present.

When I recently upgraded my camera kit, I spent a lot of time thinking about the camera body and lenses. Should I get the Canon EOS R5?Which lenses would suit my style of photography?What accessories couldn’t I live without? What I didn’t expect to spend much time thinking about was protection. Then I stopped and thought about how I actually use my gear. As someone who spends a lot of time outdoors, my cameras aren’t sitting safely on a shelf. They’re hiking mountains, bouncing around in the truck, travelling across […]

Canon EOS R6 Mark III vs EOS R6 V: Two Incredible Cameras. Which One Is Right for You?

BY Joe Donoghue July 10, 2026 New Gear

Two Canon mirrorless cameras without lenses on an orange background, showcasing front lenses and grips.

Canon has done something bold. Rather than trying to build one camera that does everything, they’ve built two cameras for two very different creators. The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is designed for photographers who occasionally shoot video. The Canon EOS R6 V is designed for filmmakers and content creators who occasionally take photos. While they share Canon’s latest imaging technology and outstanding image quality, these cameras aren’t simply different versions of the same body. From the moment you pick them up, it’s clear they were designed with completely different workflows in mind. So […]

Street Never Sleeps: Mastering Street Photography & Videography in 2026

BY Joe Donoghue June 26, 2026 Street Photography

Yellow tram on a narrow city street with old buildings, pedestrians, and converging tram tracks in the foreground.

There’s something raw about street photography. No controlled lighting. No perfect setups. No second chances. It’s real life happening in front of you at full speed, and your job is simple: recognize the moment before it disappears. But street photography in 2026 has evolved into something much bigger. Today’s creators are no longer choosing between stills and video. They’re blending both. Capturing cinematic moments, spontaneous human interaction, urban energy, and turning everyday streets into visual stories worth sharing. Whether you’re shooting stills, filming content, or learning how to do both, […]

Wedding Photography Starts Here: Pro Tips, Creative Tricks & Essential Gear

BY Joe Donoghue May 22, 2026 Start Here, Weddings

Two gold wedding bands resting on a lacey, pale backdrop with ribbons and greenery in soft focus to convey a wedding theme.

For a lot of photographers, wedding photography begins with a single moment. Maybe it’s the first dance.A nervous smile before the ceremony.A father seeing his daughter in her dress for the first time. And then it happens. That first click… clicks. Suddenly, photography becomes more than just taking pictures. You realize you’re preserving moments people will remember for the rest of their lives. The pressure feels real—but so does the reward. Wedding photography has a way of pulling photographers in quickly. It combines storytelling, portraiture, lighting, fast decision-making, emotion, and […]