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Telling real stories with photos

Building a bridge with images Being a photographer is an exciting and varied job that allows you to briefly immerse yourself in different realities. While I'm usually pacing the floors of the Palais de Congres in Montreal, or circling through a cocktail party hunting...

How to get the best images from live conferences

Conference photography doesn't have to be boring As live events return in force conference centres are filling up and conference photographers and videographers are busier than ever. These past few months it seems that every event that was delayed or cancelled since...

How to take better pictures at conferences

Compelling conference photos help sell future events Taking good pictures at conferences can be a great way to capture important moments, share them with others, and promote your event. Here are some tips for taking better pictures at conferences. The same advice...

Free headshots can entice employees back to the office

Hosting a headshots photoshoot onsite in the office is a great way to encourage employees to return to work in the office The pandemic has forced many companies to adopt remote work, and while it has its benefits, it can also lead to a sense of disconnection between...

Join our team of freelancers in 2023

From freelancer to managing freelance teams   I began my career as an independent freelance photographer in 2003 with one camera, one lens, zero clients, no website, no online presence of any kind and no clear idea of what kind of photography I wanted to do. I...

A 5-Step Guide to Producing an Animation Video

Animated videos bring corporate training (back) to life With live events and in-person training seminars still largely absent from the calendar, the need for employee training and ongoing education hasn’t disappeared. In fact, with so many changes internally and...

The ‘-ness’ of things: a look inside how a designer thinks

Julian Haber Creative works regularly with freelance professionals who have mastered their craft and continue to hone and develop their skills to better serve our clients. We recently had a chance to do an in-depth interview with our lead designer, Meredith Lindsay,...

Breaking new ground

Breaking new ground Photographing architecturally interesting buildings is one of the ways we're pivoting as we ride out wave two of this pandemic here in Montreal. The featured image in this post is a view of the south side of Concordia University's new Applied...

Plan a family portrait session for your stay-cation

(See link below to unlock special pricing) Many families are planning a vacation close to home this year. Why not get a family portrait done while you are there?  In tumultuous times, family is more important than ever. We are living through historic change. A family...

Graduation photos like no other

These will be truly unique and historic graduation photos (Special offer link below) I remember how much excitement and anticipation I had about my high school graduation - thinking of who to ask, planning out the day, getting dressed up in an ill-fitting suit,...

Bringing new life to archived event photos

Now's a good time to curate and organize your visual assets It’s been a while since I’ve had much to write about here, given the heavy body blow covid19 has made on the business of events and conferences in general. As a provider of photo and video coverage for large...

Healthy work from home habits from a longtime freelancer

With many more of us working from home than ever before, I thought it might be helpful to share some of the things I've learned from my nearly 20 years living and working as an independent freelancer having spent all of that time working from a home base.  The key to...

The impact of COVID-19 on freelance creatives

Today I’ve been invited to speak as a guest with Sue Smith for a show on the gig economy that will air on the national broadcaster in Canada (CBC), and as I prepared my notes for the show I started thinking about the impact of the coronavirus COVID-19 will have on...

Video vs. Animation: which is better?

Video or animation? Which format is right for your message? How to choose? This blog post delves into the pros and cons of each, as well as provides some guidelines for choosing the right format for your communication or training needs.   What we mean when we say...

Flash vs. ambient light at events – which is better?

It’s a cliché in photography to say that “lighting is everything”, but this is especially true for event photography. Lighting at an event often sets the tone for the whole experience. In some cases, like the recent show at the Notre Dame Basilica I went to mounted by...

Want to learn about creating animated videos for company training?

Last year,  Julian Haber Creative Studio's lead designer, Meredith Lindsay led the creation of several animated training videos. Many of these videos were designed from new scripts or audio transcripts. Some were from repurposed training materials originally presented...

How to manage ch-ch-changes in video projects?

If you've ever managed a video project you've had to deal with change requests - either as the one asking for them, or the one having to respond to them. In both cases the process can range from being helpful and productive, to extremely frustrating and...

The Value of Style Guides for Corporate Headshots

First written in 1918 by William Strunk Jr., The Elements of Style, later revised and updated in 1959 with E.B. White has consistently been referred to as one of the top 100 most influential books in English. Through its common sense advice and pursuit of clarity and...

Changing course and starting fresh? Be bold!

(*UPDATE - we did a radio show all about career changing - you can listen to it here on CBC Radio Noon: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-102-radio-noon-montreal/clip/15753239-your-experience-changing-careers) Sometimes you need to hit the reset button. And not...

The Hidden Perils of a Shot List

When contracting a photographer or videographer to cover an event clients usually provide a shotlist (a list of key images the photographer or videographer needs to deliver after the event). While this practice helps organizers feel they have covered the bases and...
Telling real stories with photos

Telling real stories with photos

Building a bridge with images Being a photographer is an exciting and varied job that allows you to briefly immerse yourself in different realities. While I'm usually pacing the floors of the Palais de Congres in Montreal, or circling through a cocktail party hunting...

How to get the best images from live conferences

How to get the best images from live conferences

Conference photography doesn't have to be boring As live events return in force conference centres are filling up and conference photographers and videographers are busier than ever. These past few months it seems that every event that was delayed or cancelled since...

How to take better pictures at conferences

How to take better pictures at conferences

Compelling conference photos help sell future events Taking good pictures at conferences can be a great way to capture important moments, share them with others, and promote your event. Here are some tips for taking better pictures at conferences. The same advice...

Free headshots can entice employees back to the office

Free headshots can entice employees back to the office

Hosting a headshots photoshoot onsite in the office is a great way to encourage employees to return to work in the office The pandemic has forced many companies to adopt remote work, and while it has its benefits, it can also lead to a sense of disconnection between...

Join our team of freelancers in 2023

Join our team of freelancers in 2023

From freelancer to managing freelance teams   I began my career as an independent freelance photographer in 2003 with one camera, one lens, zero clients, no website, no online presence of any kind and no clear idea of what kind of photography I wanted to do. I...

A 5-Step Guide to Producing an Animation Video

A 5-Step Guide to Producing an Animation Video

Animated videos bring corporate training (back) to life With live events and in-person training seminars still largely absent from the calendar, the need for employee training and ongoing education hasn’t disappeared. In fact, with so many changes internally and...

The ‘-ness’ of things: a look inside how a designer thinks

The ‘-ness’ of things: a look inside how a designer thinks

Julian Haber Creative works regularly with freelance professionals who have mastered their craft and continue to hone and develop their skills to better serve our clients. We recently had a chance to do an in-depth interview with our lead designer, Meredith Lindsay,...

Breaking new ground

Breaking new ground

Breaking new ground Photographing architecturally interesting buildings is one of the ways we're pivoting as we ride out wave two of this pandemic here in Montreal. The featured image in this post is a view of the south side of Concordia University's new Applied...

Plan a family portrait session for your stay-cation

Plan a family portrait session for your stay-cation

(See link below to unlock special pricing) Many families are planning a vacation close to home this year. Why not get a family portrait done while you are there?  In tumultuous times, family is more important than ever. We are living through historic change. A family...

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