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Paul Bettings
Nov 6, 20231 min read
Capture These Images 1 Hour From Toronto
I was on the hunt to photograph the train bridge at sunset, but came across many more colourful photo opportunities on our journey.
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Paul Bettings
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Capturing Canadian Fall Colours
In this video I journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Canada during the fall season. 🍁📷
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Paul Bettings
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Taking Photos in the Aftermath
What can I do when faced with the task of showing people what happened in a tiny, forgotten, village in the North of Ethiopia? Take photos.
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Paul Bettings
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Great Photos Require Time
I captured the Maasai dancing in their traditional clothing, women carrying piles of wood on their head...
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Paul Bettings
Oct 31, 20231 min read
I Must Capture This Place
The mist on the water at sunrise makes for stunning photos, but the back of the bay is where the calm, glassy, water is.
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Paul Bettings
Oct 31, 20231 min read
You Just Need To Be Ready!
To capture amazing imagery you need to be there. Get to the space where your creativity happens 100% naturally...
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Paul Bettings
Oct 30, 20231 min read
What Gear Do I Bring to Africa?
Let's go through my simple, cost effective and versatile camera kit. See what cameras and lenses I bring when simple and light is the order
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Paul Bettings
Jun 16, 20231 min read
Aerial Views of Wildfire Smoke Covering Georgian Bay
Where was the fire!? Not too far away, and there was more than one wildfire in the area.
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Paul Bettings
Jun 16, 20231 min read
THE Epic Golden Sunrise
But, did I capture the moment the sun hit the cliff face!? I did not give up, I chased the sunset and was not disappointed!
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Paul Bettings
May 18, 20231 min read
Chasing The Sunset
But, did I capture the moment the sun hit the cliff face!? I did not give up, I chased the sunset and was not disappointed!
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Paul Bettings
May 5, 20231 min read
A Room That Feels Like Home
I have slept outside on the desert floor in Mauritania, on a concrete bench in the mountains of South Sudan, and on a small cot...
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Paul Bettings
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Chasing Nice Light in Mali
While in Mali I wasn't expecting to get any moments with nice light because of the security concerns...
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Paul Bettings
Dec 8, 20221 min read
A Bunch of Firsts in Mali
I went to Mali. What sort of gear do you bring to a country with security concerns? Learn about my preparation...
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Paul Bettings
Jul 6, 20221 min read
The Door has a Function
Does the door add or take away from the shot? Either way, it serves a very important function.
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Paul Bettings
Jun 10, 20221 min read
Taking Photos During a Cholera Outbreak
I was sent to Somalia on assignment and flew there on an old cargo plane. In this photo story, hear about my conflict between...
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Paul Bettings
Apr 8, 20221 min read
The Search, Pt.2
I went ice fishing and before I left I set up a challenge for myself to tell the story of the weekend in a series of images.
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Paul Bettings
Apr 1, 20221 min read
The Search, Part 1
I went ice fishing and I set up a challenge for myself to tell the story of the weekend in a series of images.
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Paul Bettings
Feb 25, 20221 min read
My Mongolia Photo Story, Part 2
I drove many long hours to capture this image, but before I arrived at the location I was not sure what I was in for!
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Paul Bettings
Oct 14, 20212 min read
Maybe It Was Happening Before This
What has changed during the pandemic? A lot, I’m sure, but I feel more has happened than just the pandemic in the last 18 months...
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Paul Bettings
Sep 27, 20212 min read
I Didn't Want To Deal With Any Of This
My baby was finally asleep, but my 5 year old was wide awake and ready to play. This had been the norm for the last few months...
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