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.
Video Production: how to properly slate and what to avoid
Jun 4, 2015
Allen Mowery
You see it all the time in quirky behind-the-scenes videos and outtake reels, but slating, the practice of slapping down the arm on that cool…
Turn On the High Beams: Add head lights to a vehicle in Photoshop
Jun 4, 2015
Allen Mowery
If there’s one thing that all of us have encountered at one point or another it is going through the frames from a shoot and…
Become a camera maker on the super-cheap: DIY Pinhole Camera + Template
Jun 3, 2015
Allen Mowery
Have you suffered crushing disappointment from never realizing your dreams of becoming a camera maker? I haven’t, but, hey…it’s your story; write it any way…
iris360: New 360-degree automatic camera puts new possibilities at your fingertips
Jun 3, 2015
Allen Mowery
I still remember the very first 360-degree photograph I ever saw. I believe it was around the turn of the century on a Grolier Encyclopedia…
Unleash your inner stalker with the help of a $60k zoom lens
Jun 2, 2015
Allen Mowery
There’s a little bit of creepy in all of us. Don’t take my word for it, it’s practically scientific fact. Stop it! I’m not judging…
Turn your tablet into an external monitor for more on-the-go workspace
Jun 2, 2015
Allen Mowery
One problem that we photographers (and other creative pros) run into a lot is the need for additional screen real estate. For those on the…
Photographic Darwinism: Lion Kills American Photographer in South African Park
Jun 2, 2015
Allen Mowery
EDIT: DIYP intends no disrespect to the victim or her family and friends by publishing this post. As was stated in the article, regardless of…
‘Dear Craigslist Photographer’ – What your search for models is REALLY saying
Jun 1, 2015
Allen Mowery
Dear Craigslist Photographer, Can I share something with you that both makes me laugh and want to go all Chuck Norris on a stuffed animal…
Turn an old, silk scarf into a stylish camera strap
May 30, 2015
Allen Mowery
I’m always looking to accessorize to compliment my beard, from the hats I wear to…well, that’s pretty much the extent of it. While this DIY…
Jimmy Nelson shares the challenges of photographing 31 vanishing people groups
May 30, 2015
Allen Mowery
I’ve always been fascinated by anthropology, but, with a father who was an anthropology professor, it’s little wonder that some of it wore off on…