Posts by Author: Allen Mowery
Allen Mowery is a Nationally-published Commercial & Editorial Photographer with over 20 years of experience. He has shot for major brands as well small clients. When not shooting client work or chasing overgrown wildlife from his yard, he loves to capture the stories of the people and culture around him.
How To: Create Dynamic Water Splash Images
Jun 26, 2015
Allen Mowery
If you’re looking for a fun photography project this weekend, great times can always be had with lights, camera, and a little water splashing around…
Couple Has Wedding Video Stolen From Photographer’s Car
Jun 26, 2015
Allen Mowery
Whenever I’ve shot weddings, I’ve had nightmares about things going wrong, from malfunctioning equipment to missing important shots to losing the images I captured. However,…
10 Adobe CC Shortcut Cheat Sheets to Make Your Life Easier
Jun 25, 2015
Allen Mowery
Cheat sheets are wonderful, especially if you’re actually taking a test. (I only speak from hearsay, of course…) But, they can also be invaluable when…
Expertly Mask Objects and People in Photoshop Using Color Channels
Jun 24, 2015
Allen Mowery
Before delving into the mysterious world of photography, I started my visual arts career in graphic design and marketing, both freelance and on-staff. One request…
See How Lighting Position Affects The Mood and Perception of a Scene
Jun 24, 2015
Allen Mowery
Lighting is hands-down one of the most important elements in visual production and has the power to single-handedly alter the mood and perception of an…
360-Degree 26-Gigapixel Image from Stanley Cup Finals Includes Social Media Interaction
Jun 23, 2015
Allen Mowery
Photographic technology keeps getting better and better while society keeps getting dumber and dumber. But, perhaps we’ll hash out some of those specifics at a later…
‘Shelter Dogs’ Captures Human-Like Emotions from Dogs in City Pound
Jun 23, 2015
Allen Mowery
Photographer Traer Scott, probably best known for her work with animals, has an impressive resume. In addition to authoring five books, her work has been featured in numerous…
Recently-Unearthed Photo Is the First Confirmed Image of van Gogh in Adulthood
Jun 20, 2015
Allen Mowery
Photography is probably one of the greatest tools for preserving history. While present generations stand at a perilous place with all of our memories sitting…
Tell a More Dramatic Story With This Simple Video Editing Technique
Jun 20, 2015
Allen Mowery
At its heart, filmmaking has always been about telling a story. It doesn’t matter if it’s a 30-second commercial, a short documentary for the local festival,…
Canon Files Patent, Could Be Entering Drone Wars
Jun 19, 2015
Allen Mowery
Drones. Some love ’em; some hate ’em. We simply report on them. According to reports circulating around the web, Canon may be the next big…