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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.

Paul Bettings
Nov 6, 20231 min read
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Capturing Canadian Fall Colours
In this video I journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Canada during the fall season. 🍁📷

Paul Bettings
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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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.

Paul Bettings
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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Great Photos Require Time
I captured the Maasai dancing in their traditional clothing, women carrying piles of wood on their head...

Paul Bettings
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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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.

Paul Bettings
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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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...

Paul Bettings
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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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.

Paul Bettings
Jun 16, 20231 min read
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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!

Paul Bettings
Jun 16, 20231 min read
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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!

Paul Bettings
May 18, 20231 min read
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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...

Paul Bettings
May 5, 20231 min read
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Chasing Nice Light in Mali
While in Mali I wasn't expecting to get any moments with nice light because of the security concerns...

Paul Bettings
Dec 20, 20221 min read
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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...

Paul Bettings
Dec 8, 20221 min read
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The Door has a Function
Does the door add or take away from the shot? Either way, it serves a very important function.

Paul Bettings
Jul 6, 20221 min read
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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...

Paul Bettings
Jun 10, 20221 min read
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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.

Paul Bettings
Apr 8, 20221 min read
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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.

Paul Bettings
Apr 1, 20221 min read
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Bangladesh Photo Story, Pt 2
I had envisioned an image that I wanted to capture in Bangladesh, but envisioning was not enough, I needed to take action and prepare...

Paul Bettings
Mar 11, 20221 min read
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My Bangladesh Photo Story
I had envisioned an image that I wanted to capture in Bangladesh, but envisioning was not enough, I needed to take action and prepare...

Paul Bettings
Mar 10, 20221 min read
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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!

Paul Bettings
Feb 25, 20221 min read
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Déjà Vu
I’ve learned the hard way that if I don’t look for the good or the truth, my outlook can become hopeless. Having spent 15 months in Haiti..

Alana
Oct 22, 20214 min read
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