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.
Create the Famed Petzval Swirly Bokeh With Your Lens For Cheap
Jun 15, 2015
Allen Mowery
Last month we reported that Lomography is releasing a new 58mm Petzval lens with built-in bokeh control. But, for those who don’t like to quickly…
Create Cheap ND Filters For Your DJI Phantom 3
Jun 15, 2015
Allen Mowery
Photo hacker and drone pilot Rui M. Leal was a little disappointed “Jell-O effect” and dark corners on his new DJI Phantom 3. After reading…
Correctional Officers Threaten To Have Camera Crew Arrested While Filming on Sidewalk
Jun 13, 2015
Allen Mowery
First off, allow me to preface this post by saying that I regard anything coming from Photography Is Not a Crime with suspicion. From what…
Casey Neistat Smashes Canon 70D With An Ax, Fails Anger Management
Jun 12, 2015
Allen Mowery
When I get angry, I like to break things. When I get very angry, I like to smash them to smithereens. It’s like therapy –…
Seamless Follow Focus Ring From Cinegear Provides Uninhibited 360-Degree Rotation
Jun 12, 2015
Allen Mowery
One hassle with dSLR video is having to attach follow focus rings to your lenses, often with a clunky bracket or closure to hold them…
Pandora dSLR Optimizer Could Be the Answer for Guerrilla Filmmakers…Or, Perhaps Not
Jun 12, 2015
Allen Mowery
If there’s one thing that is a pain for dSLR filmmakers, it’s all of the little limitations that go along with the format. Having to…
Photographer and Assistant Seriously Injured In Photo Shoot Explosion
Jun 12, 2015
Allen Mowery
Unfortunately, accidents do happen, even in the world of photography. Sometimes they incur only minor setbacks, sometimes it’s very costly. And, other times, they can…
PocketSkater2 – The 1lb Camera Dolly That Fits In Your Pocket
Jun 11, 2015
Allen Mowery
I am a naturally skeptical person. So, it was only natural that, when I first saw the PocketSkater2, I was a wee bit skeptical. There…
Website Easily Identifies Bird Species in Your Photos
Jun 10, 2015
Allen Mowery
I am no John J. Audubon and make no professions as an ornithologist. However, birds can be intriguing characters. For instance, one year we had…
YouTube Now Supports 8K Videos, World Still Prefers Cats
Jun 9, 2015
Allen Mowery
Online technological offerings just keep getting better and better. I remember the day (in the not-too-distant past) when online videos were low-res garbled messes, yet…