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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
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
The World Needs Your Creativity
It takes a lot of extra work, but the world needs your creativity. Take a look behind the scenes, and see what it takes to capture footage.
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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
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
Standing On The Edge Of The Lion
I was standing alone atop Lion's head lookout, staring at a blue sky, crystal clear water, 200 foot cliffs and rugged forested landscape.
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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
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Aerial Views of an Abandoned Ski Resort
I found an abandoned ski resort in the Beaver Valley, 40km southwest of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada...
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Paul Bettings
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Aerial Views of Northern Ontario in Winter
FLIGHT: Exploring the forests of Northern Ontario. Armed with a DJI Mini 3 Pro and a newly minted Advanced Drone Pilot license, I set out...
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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
May 24, 20221 min read
To The Netherlands!
Want to see 10-days of Holland in under 2-minutes, of course you do! I went from Amsterdam to Delft, up to the north of Holland and...
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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
May 29, 20213 min read
Sandstorms in Niger
For most of the trip I sat in the back of an aging Land Cruiser and looked out the rear window as we weaved around massive potholes.
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Paul Bettings
Apr 24, 20212 min read
The Global Road
While driving down dusty African roads or weaving through the busy streets of small towns of Asia, I regularly pass by incredible street...
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Paul Bettings
Apr 17, 20213 min read
Time is of the Essence
Time is a valuable commodity in life, it’s something we can’t get back once it’s gone and, in most cases, we are always looking for ways...
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