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.
Image Of The Week: Turkey Vulture
I shot this image when I pulled over below a crowd of Turkey Vultures. As I got out of the car I counted 15 overhead. Circling this recent roadkill. Until one cautiously swooped down for a closer look. I hate that roadkill is a thing. But at least this creature did not die in vain.…
Celebration Of Life
As part of my day job I produce commercial videos for staff training or marketing, trade shows, advertising. This weekend I leveraged those editing skills for a personal project. A friend recently passed. Suddenly. Unexpectedly. Once the shockwave finished rolling through the community, his widow and family chose to hold a remembrance event, a celebration…
Hiking With A Photographer
I go out most weekends to explore locations well off the beaten track. For examples, check out my photo gallery Somewhere In Niagara. I shoot images I feel reflect the character and beauty found throughout the Niagara region. And I’ve seen a lot of it. I want to encourage others to find and follow their…
Lifelong Learning
Ever since I was a boy I have been curious about things around me. How they work, why they work, can I use them to do new things? It’s been a lifelong learning curve, one that continues to this day. I love to learn new things, even six decades on. Problem is, there is only…
Wedding Photography
Anyone with a cell phone can and will take photos at your wedding, but for truly memorable images consider hiring a professional to take care of your wedding photography. Someone organized, that works with you and your event running order to know where to be and when. That brings a prepared shot list, approved by…
Event Season
’tis the season to be planning for end of the year parties! Event Season approaches. GYST provides individual table cards for event guests and +1s, as well as matching themed seating maps to make sure everyone finds their tables easily. From ten to a thousand, weddings to holiday celebrations, we have the experience to ensure…
New Products: Chateau Frontenac
I have added a range of products to the store, based on this image of the Chateau Frontenac that I took as we exited the Levis to Quebec ferry crossing on the St. Lawrence river. Well worth pulling over and dodging two lanes of Quebec traffic for. The imposing Chateau Frontenac stands atop the cliff…
Product Mockup
The image is a mockup I made of a logo I recently created for a local business. The logo will be used going forward on all marketing and promotional materials, as well as on the T-shirts worn by the team. I’m hoping to develop this collateral with them over the Summer. In the meantime… I…
The Beautiful Game
Soccer, or to give it it’s correct name, Football… is known around the world as ‘The Beautiful Game’. It’s a game that brings joy and anguish to millions every single weekend. It’s a game that keeps on giving. GYST was recently brought in to produce a promotional video for the Port Colborne Soccer Club, with…
