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Springtime = Drone Time: Why This Season is Perfect for Aerial Photography

BY April 14, 2025 Drone

As the days get longer and the outdoors come alive with colour, spring is the perfect time to get your drone up in the air. Bursting with fresh scenery, blooming landscapes, and ideal lighting conditions, this season offers unbeatable opportunities for capturing dynamic aerial photography and video. At Henry’s, we carry the latest drones for every level of creator—from content beginners to seasoned pros—so you can take full advantage of the season and elevate your creativity from above. Why Spring is Prime Time for Drone Photography & Videography 1. Vibrant Landscapes After a […]

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How the Sony Alpha 9 III Transformed My Photography by Dusty Cressey

BY March 28, 2025 Featured Artist Spotlight

Written by Sony Alpha Universe Dusty Cressey – Sony Influencer (@dusty.cressey). Camera: Sony Alpha 9 III For me, a camera has always been my way of capturing the world as I see it—but that vision has evolved over time. In the beginning, it was all about filming my friends throwing tricks on skis as we chased the dream of becoming professional freestyle skiers. When I stepped away from competition, my camera became my creative outlet—a way to document my backpacking adventures around the world. That period was transformative for me […]

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Mastering Macro Bird Photography: Capturing the Hidden Details of Nature

BY March 7, 2025 Bird Photography

Bird photography is often associated with long telephoto lenses and wide landscapes, but macro bird photography offers a completely different perspective. By zooming in on the intricate details of feathers, eyes, and beaks, photographers can capture the fine textures and hidden beauty of birds that are often overlooked. Whether you’re new to macro photography or an experienced shooter looking to refine your techniques, this guide will provide essential tips, camera settings, and recommendations for capturing breathtaking close-ups of birds in different environments. What is Macro Bird Photography? Macro bird photography focuses on capturing birds at close […]

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Capture the Beauty of the 2025 Spring Bird Migration in Ontario

BY February 24, 2025 Bird Photography

As the cold of winter fades into spring, Ontario becomes a prime destination for one of nature’s most spectacular shows—the annual spring bird migration. This is an incredible opportunity for photographers to capture rare and beautiful birds as they journey across the province. From graceful birds in flight to vibrant warblers resting in local parks, the 2025 spring migration offers countless photographic opportunities. In this article, we will provide some great opportunities for bird photography, where to spot them, how to spot them and the best camera gear to get that […]

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Drones, Action Cams

BY November 21, 2024 Action Photography

Welcome to our 2024 Action Cam & Drone Gift Guide. Whether you’re shopping for a thrill-seeker, content creator, or gadget lover, a new drone or action camera makes for a perfect gift! From sleek handheld cameras to cutting-edge drones, these tools are essential for capturing breathtaking visuals, dynamic action shots, and creative content. To help you navigate the world of adventure photography and videography, we’ve rounded up the best drones and action cams at Henry’s Camera this holiday season. 2024 Holiday Gift Guide – Action Cams & Handheld Cameras An […]

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Wildlife Photography, Large & Small: Gear & Tips

BY October 4, 2024 Wildlife

Wildlife photography is all about patience, skill, and using the right gear to capture both small and large animals in their natural environment. Whether you’re focusing on a deer feeding in a pasture, a hawk soaring through the skies or a squirrel darting up a tree, having the right camera, lens, and techniques can make all the difference. In this guide, we’ll cover key camera recommendations, essential gear, and how advanced AI technology in cameras from Sony, Canon, and Nikon can enhance your wildlife photography game. Wildlife Photography Camera Recommendations […]

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Best Lenses For Bird Photography: A Complete Guide

BY August 30, 2024 Ask The Expert

Bird photography is one of the most rewarding yet challenging genres of photography. Capturing these fast-moving, distant subjects in their natural habitats requires not only skill but also the right equipment. The lens you choose plays a crucial role in determining the quality of your bird photos. In this guide, we’ll explore the best lenses for bird photography, focusing on different lens types, and highlighting top options from Sigma, Canon, Sony, and Nikon. We’ll also discuss some add-ons that can help you get even closer to your feathered subjects. Telephoto […]

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Capturing Family Travel Photos – The Maine Experience

BY July 19, 2024 Family

A family trip photo journal with Joe Donoghue – The.OutdoorCollective Organizing a road trip with three young kids with, including a baby, is no small feat. The unique challenge of limited space meant we had to pack light and prioritize essentials. Amidst the chaos, I managed to forget a few critical items like my lens filters and an extra battery. Despite this, we embarked on our adventure to Maine, equipped with my Canon 60D DSLR, a Sigma 24-105mm zoom lens, a Sigma 10-22mm wide-angle, a Canon 50mm lens, and my […]

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The Best Time to Take Outdoor Photography

BY July 12, 2024 Lighting

Capturing the perfect outdoor photography is a blend of timing, technique, and creativity. The time of day you choose to shoot can dramatically affect the quality and mood of your photos. Here’s a guide on the best times to take outdoor photographs, complete with tips, tricks, camera settings, and unique ideas to elevate your outdoor photography game. Golden Hour: The Outdoor Photographer’s Magic Hour Golden Hour is the time shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, casting a warm, golden light that is perfect […]

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A Content Creator’s Guide To Gear, Taking Chances & Building Community

BY April 16, 2024 Community

Sony Alpha Universe Repost Although Hannah Rheaume (@hannahrheaume) is classified as an influencer, she’s never really seen herself that way. She just fell in love with travel and used content creation as her way of incorporating travel into her daily life. Over nearly a decade of this career, she’s had many unique experiences and has truly found her creative voice. We sat down with Hannah to learn about her journey, how she’s built a community of women passionate about the outdoors, how she achieves her creative vision and how to […]

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