Perhaps smartphones or stock photos have lessened your organization's perceived need for professional conservation photography, but that's not the case everywhere. Conservation organizations are still hiring professional conservation photographers. The big difference is the...
I am thrilled to announce the premiere of my new nature documentary, The Bird House. The Bird House – A Swansong at The Tip of Long Point Ontario is a conservation documentary film about the...
Conservation organizations play a vital role in protecting and preserving our environment in Canada. However, to truly engage and inspire action, these organizations need to go beyond presenting facts and figures. They need to...
When you think of the word "organic," what comes to mind? If you're like most people, it's probably something to do with food. But what if I told you that the same word can...
When your environmental organization is trying to connect with audiences, convey messages, and build brand awareness, there is a fine line between creating engaging, authentic videos and overwhelming viewers with excessive corporate messaging. To...
Whenever I search for, and select music tracks for client work, I'm zoned in on two key elements: 1. Does the audio track complement the video? 2. Does the audio track add to the...
Congrats! Your organization has just finished creating a new video about your conservation efforts. So what happens next? Do you post it on Facebook and then watch it die a slow death getting buried...
As a conservation filmmaker I strive to capture the essence of nature and convey its beauty, vulnerability, and importance through my lens. That's why I'm really excited about introducing a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera...
Tripod, tripod, tripod! When I first started doing conservation filmmaking years ago it was kind of an obsession. It seemed everywhere I looked or read, filmmakers were always setting up tripods. From a gear...
The theme serves as the backbone of an environmental documentary, shaping its narrative, focus, and impact. But with countless environmental challenges to choose from, how does one decide on the right theme? From understanding the...
