I am a working photographer, videographer, and drone pilot. I’ve been serving the Niagara region for 2 decades.
This is the blog section. It’s not about work, you can read that on the other pages and see some portfolios if you want to. This page is about the fun things in my life. Photography. Nature. Technology. And whatever else I feel like writing about. It’s about life, the universe, and everything. From Carl, your friendly neighbourhood Camera Guy.
Dronie at St. Johns
Being a photographer and a drone pilot does allow some unique opportunities when it comes to selfies. First, I can send the camera almost anywhere I want. I have some amazingly talented photographer friends, but I am unaware of any that can walk on water. Watching one of them take a step backward into the…
Aerial Photography
Being a fully licensed pilot allows for some great aerial photography opportunities that would never otherwise be available. I make property portraits for homeowners. Being a photographer I can translate drone images into full size prints which look great mounted above the hearth in a living room. I also shoot real estate video and photography,…
Above Clarence Street
I recently upgraded my aging drone. While getting aquainted with the new one I took a brief flight above the Welland Canal at one of my favourite local spots, the Clarence Street Bridge in Port Colborne. It was early morning with very little traffic. With the sun slanting in from the horizon as the new…
Between Two Trees: Sunrise!
I rushed out of the house one morning. Foregoing my usual stop at the drive-thru because time was pressing and the sun waits for nobody, I quickly drove to good a spot from which to observe this beautiful sunrise. It’s a spot I know and to which I return often, and I made it just…
Newly Appointed To The Executive
I have been a tad preoccupied in recent weeks, taking care of a lot of things including work for the Port Colborne Optimist Club. The Optimist Club year runs October to October, and begins with appointments to the Executive, and the Board Of Directors. I am pleased, nay proud, to announce my ascension from Director…
Event Photography
Due to some long needed home renovations I find myself seeking additional bookings for events between now and December. This photography passion of mine is about to get busy as I ramp it up. Interested parties are encouraged to contact me to discusss your needs. No event too big or too small. Travel? I love…
Two Ramblers, Rambling
During our 2024 vacation, Nikki and I set about exploring Muskoka and having some little adventures. One of them was hiking Huckleberry Rock. Huckleberry Rock features a series of trails around a peak in Ontario, one of which features the eponymous (I don’t use that word often enough) rock itself. The rock is the highest…
2024 Logo Update
At the meeting today I was pleased to reveal the new logo I designed for the Port Colborne Optimist Club. This new logo better aligns with Optimist International branding and will make our brand more identifiable within the Optimist communities around the world and with the public. The new logo will be phased in to…
Birth To Earth
The latest design from GYST symbolizes biker lifestyle. The bike resembles the female reproductive system. The babe, attached by umbilical to the gas tank, shows that biker life is part of the DNA for many from cradle to grave. Birth To Earth. Male or female, whatever your age or background. If you are a biker…,…
