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I believe that living fully and being present in every moment allows you to live a more fulfilled life. I also believe that when you honour the things in life that are important, that you are able to bring your best to any situation.
For me to stay true to my roots, I continually strive to learn new things every day and explore the world around us while I do it. These articles are a combination of things I’ve learned and experiences I’ve had.
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How to Create HTML Signatures Inside of Emails
Professionalism is key in any business, especially when you business is built off of your creativity.
How to Build an Audience - A Few Helpful Tips
Creating an online presence is a daunting task and takes a lot of work and dedication. There is no fail safe solution that will ensure success, however, there are a few things you can do to develop a foundation to grow from.
How to Find Your Niche and Build Your Business
Defining your niche market and establishing a clear picture of whom it is they are marketing to is critical in the overall health of your business.
How to Write a Blog Post – The 7-Step Workflow
One of the hardest parts of writing a blog post is knowing where to start and how to structure your posts.
How to Build a Website in Under Two Hours
Having an active presence online is an important element of your business - whether through a website, facebook page or twitter profile.
What is a Filmmaker? Redefining for the Close-Minded
I recently had a discussion on twitter that was less than supportive and I was really frustrated with the way in which the conversation transpired. As a result, I wanted to create a post that dealt with both the influence and power of social media as well as break down the conversation in question, which in my mind tried to define ‘The Filmmaker’ in a very narrow-minded way.
How to Shoot In A Cold Climate - 7 Tips To Keep Your Camera Rolling & Improve Your Final Image
In this post, I want to provide a few tips that I have learned to keep my camera rolling even in less than ideal conditions. I have devised a list of tips to keep your camera rolling, how to improve your final image and most importantly how to keep warm.
What Are The Ideal Settings for Shooting a Timelapse?
One of the challenges you need to overcome when shooting is determining the ideal setting for your camera. In this post, I will walk you through the basic functions of a DSLR.
How I Find Passion in my Timelapse Work
Finding a passion in the work you do is an essential part of living a satisfied life. Being able to take your passion and turn it into a job is what many people strive for.
What is "Inspiration"?
What is Inspiration? Is it a feeling? Is it an emotion? Or is it something more? It seems that the term is being used more and more these days and that the expression is being mis-represented. If someone sees something they like, many deem it inspirational.
Visual Writing - Using Emotions to Craft a Story
Inspiration, from the music you just heard. Anger, at the person who betrayed you. Joy, for the joke you just cracked.
The Extensive Raw Timelapse Tutorial // Story, Scheduling & Scouting
Thinking about how your shot will fit into the story is important when crafting your shots.
What Key Equipment You Need to Shoot a Timelapse
Shooting a time-lapse is not a science. There is no perfect formula to ensure you are successful every time. However, there are a few things that will improve your chances of nailing your shot. In the video below, I will be covering the different types of equipment I USE TO SHOOT A TIME-LAPSE.
Introducing the Timelapse Tutorial Series
Life isn't JUST about making money -- even though we all strive for it. It is about loving what you do and being happy doing it. This series sheds light on how I approach the act of shooting a timelapse and the planning needed to execute a successful shot.
How to Accomplish Push/Pull Moves
In this film, I explore an abandoned grain elevator in Saskatchewan, Canada. I also showcase four different ways in which you can accomplish push/pull moves without seeing the track in the shot when using Kessler Crane Gear.
Collaboration is the key to success
Collaboration is the key to success in virtually every situation.