photography

Back to School Starts Here: The Best Cameras & Gear for Photography and Videography Students

BY Henry's July 31, 2026 Ask The Expert

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Choosing the right camera for school can feel overwhelming. With so many camera bodies, lenses, microphones, tripods, and accessories available, it’s easy to wonder where you should invest first. The good news? You don’t need a professional studio worth of equipment to begin creating incredible work. Whether you’re heading into a college or university photography program, studying film production, digital media, journalism, or content creation, your gear should help you learn—not get in the way. At Henry’s, we’ve helped thousands of students choose their first creative kit. Here’s our guide […]

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 […]

Build Your Dream Sony G Master Kit — And Save While You Can

BY Henry's July 17, 2026 Gear

Buying a new Sony camera is exciting. Whether you’ve picked up the incredible Alpha 1 II, lightning-fast Alpha 9 III, ultra-high-resolution Alpha 7R V or Alpha 7R VI, or the all-new Alpha 7 V, you’ve invested in one of the most capable camera systems on the market. Now comes the most important question: Is your lens keeping up? The truth is, the lens has just as much—if not more—to do with the final image than the camera body itself. Sony’s G Master lineup is designed to unlock the full performance of these flagship cameras, delivering exceptional […]

Start Here Astrophotography in 2026. The Night Sky Is Putting on a Show

BY Henry's July 3, 2026 Astrophotography, Start Here

Star-filled night sky with the Milky Way over a calm lake, reflected in the water, with a dark forest along the shore.

There’s something addictive about astrophotography. Maybe it’s the challenge of shooting in complete darkness. Maybe it’s finally capturing the Milky Way the way your eyes imagined it. Or maybe it’s the simple realization that above us, every single night, there’s an incredible show happening that most people never stop to look at. For photographers in Ontario, 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for astrophotography. From meteor showers and planetary alignments to ideal Milky Way conditions and rare celestial events, there are plenty of reasons to stay up […]

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, […]

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2026: Gifts Dad Will Actually Use

BY Henry's June 5, 2026 Gift Guides

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Dad says he doesn’t need anything. Every year. But whether he’s behind the camera, out on the water, travelling, hiking, coaching, fishing, or simply documenting family life, there are plenty of gifts he’ll genuinely appreciate—and actually use. This Father’s Day, skip the novelty socks and barbecue apron. Give him something that helps him capture memories, fuel a hobby, or preserve moments he’ll want to revisit for years to come. And if you’re looking for even more inspiration, be sure to check out Henry’s complete Father’s Day Gift Guide: For the […]

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 […]

Canon EOS R6 V: The Hybrid Powerhouse Creators Have Been Waiting For

BY Henry's May 19, 2026 New Gear

The Canon EOS R6 V is built for creators who want full control — 7K 60p RAW, built-in cooling with extended recording time, Canon Log 2 , and full-frame IBIS. The mirrorless camera market has never moved faster—and creators today expect more from their gear than ever before. They want: That’s exactly where the new Canon EOS R6 V steps in. Built for hybrid creators, filmmakers, photographers, and storytellers who constantly move between stills and video, the Canon R6 V combines speed, reliability, and workflow-focused features into one incredibly versatile system. And […]

Sony Alpha a7R VI: The New Benchmark for Resolution and Speed

BY Henry's May 19, 2026 New Gear

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There’s always a lot of hype when Sony launches a new Alpha body—but every once in a while, a camera arrives that genuinely shifts expectations for what a hybrid mirrorless system can do – introducing the Sony Alpha a7R VI. The new Sony Alpha a7R VI is exactly that kind of camera. Available for pre-order, you can claim your Sony A7 a7R VI right now and get it first from Henry’s! Built for photographers and creators who demand incredible detail, intelligent autofocus, and professional-level performance, the a7R VI pushes Sony’s high-resolution lineup […]

Start Here: Street Photography Tips, Tricks & Gear

BY Joe Donoghue May 15, 2026 Start Here, Street Photography

Street-art mural of a man on the right holding flowers toward a woman walking away on the left, with a large rock-like figure in the foreground and blue graffiti tags in the background.

Street photography is one of the most accessible, challenging, and rewarding styles of photography you can explore. You don’t need a studio. You don’t need elaborate setups. You just need curiosity, timing, and a camera you trust. The beauty of street photography is that it captures life exactly as it happens. Fleeting expressions, dramatic light, interesting people, architecture, weather, movement—it’s all unfolding around you in real time. And for many photographers, this is where the obsession begins. That’s what the Start Here series is all about. Henry’s isn’t just where photographers shop—it’s […]