Spring is a great time of year to start thinking about teleconverters. Useful for bird, wildlife & sports photography, teleconverters are viable alternatives to spending thousands of dollars on a long lens. A teleconverter, paired with a decent zoom lens of reasonable speed, is a fine choice. This article dispels common myths about teleconverters, and explains just how useful they can be.
What started as a photographic journey encouraging viewers to consider the diversity and fragility of the natural world has evolved into an inspiring, cross-country Canadian adventure.
If you were to walk into a camera store of the future, what would you expect to see? Robots at every turn? While we may not quite be at that stage just yet, over the past year Henry’s has been actively working to create a bright modern, innovative in-store experience to welcome you, our customers. Welcome to the new Henry’s Oakville We want to make it as inviting as possible for those who are looking to make the trip out. We’re happy to introduce this “Store of the Future” concept […]
Henry’s is very proud to have been a sponsor for The Gyallery, a photo show hosted by Vice Canada and inspired by Gyalcast. Canon Canada was also present to print the images both before and during the event! “The beauty of Black womanhood has influenced nearly every aspect of culture, from music and pop culture to politics. In spite of this, they are rarely given proper recognition for these contributions and still they remain resilient. Black womxn are sisters, mothers, friends and so much more to each other and the […]
If I have long lenses, why would I, or anyone else for that matter, need a pair of binoculars? If I did, how would I know what distinguishes one pair from another?
Welcome to 2017, Instead of suggesting resolutions, I’m going to offer up some opportunities to push yourself creatively and improve your craft. Start a 365 Photo Project Creating a daily photo journal has become very popular in recent years, though by the time you read this, you may have some catching up to do. The challenge with the 365 is that you can burn out early, so plan ahead and consider adopting a weekly theme for inspiration. Did you know that some strains of marijuana can also boost your creativity? […]
Black Friday begins the holiday shopping season with special sales and bargains for all the people on your gift list. The discerning shopper looks for the unique and special gift for their family and friends, and Henry’s has an amazing inventory. Digital technology has provided amazing enhancements and accessories for the seasoned photographer, as well as for the beginner, and even the child.
One of the functions that all image makers really seem to like is the ability to apply a “look” to their images. This can be as simplistic as using Instagram filters and as rich as taking a powerful, well edited image and making it look like it was shot on classic film.
I recently wrote an article providing some explanation and coaching in making successful white balance settings for better images. In this article, I want to share with you recommendations and experiences that have led me to have three specific tools in the bag and why I choose them more often over the remaining pantheon of superb options.
I really love watching videos or reading articles where the author makes the topic of white balance sound like something requiring decades of wizarding school and a willingness for blood sacrifices. The concept of white balance is very simple so I’m going to try and clear this up for everyone as quickly as possible.