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.
Tric for iPhone: New Device Will Allow You to Use Speedlights with Your Smartphone
Jun 9, 2015
Allen Mowery
The iPhone wow-ed us all when it first came on the scene in 2007, and over the years we have seen how photographers, both amateur…
Steve Axford on capturing the beautiful world of fungi
Jun 5, 2015
Allen Mowery
I think you would be pretty hard-pressed to find anyone who isn’t afraid of something. For some, it’s heights; for others, it’s death…or dogs. For…
‘Portraits of Shame’ – Ivaylo Petrov shares the story and passion behind his emotive portrait series
Jun 5, 2015
Allen Mowery
When I first saw the evocative work of Bulgarian photographer Ivaylo Petrov in his series “Portraits of Shame,” I was immediately captivated. The series is a collection…
Introducing Seawolf – The new remote-operated GoPro submarine from TTRobotix
Jun 5, 2015
Allen Mowery
The GoPro camera is virtually synonymous with action sports, and those with both legitimate and nefarious purposes have adapted it for a whole variety of…
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…
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…
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…