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.
From the Cold War: The Evolution of the Modern Digital Camera
Jun 29, 2015
Allen Mowery
The history of the digital camera is much older than most would expect. With roots going way back into the dark days of the Cold…
See the Nikon COOLPIX P900’s 86x Zoom Lens Take On the Moon
Jun 29, 2015
Allen Mowery
When the Nikon COOLPIX P900 was released earlier this year, it brought with is a number of convenient and exciting features, including built-in WiFi, GPS…and…
Watch As An Old, Damaged Photo Is Masterfully Brought To Life
Jun 29, 2015
Allen Mowery
Colorizing monochrome photographs is nothing new. In fact, photographers were hand-coloring photos as far back as the 1800s. But, one of my gripes has always…
Man Shoots Down Neighbor’s Drone, Has To Pay For Damages
Jun 29, 2015
Allen Mowery
Drones are a common and controversial topic, and drones themselves sometimes make people angry. Brett McBay, a California resident, is so passionate about drones that…
Photographer Crafts Elaborate and Funny Photo Sets From Paper
Jun 27, 2015
Allen Mowery
There is absolutely nothing that says you have to stop playing with paper and scissors when you become an adult. I mean, heck, you can…
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…
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…
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,…