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.
Panasonic Reportedly Building Focus-After-Capture Feature Into Upcoming Cameras
Jul 15, 2015
Allen Mowery
We’ve seen previous unveilings of post-focusing cameras, such as the Lytro Illum, which allow the user to change the focus of the image after it’s…
Tom Cruise, ‘Scared Sh!tless,’ Hangs Outside a Plane During ‘Mission: Impossible’ Filming
Jul 14, 2015
Allen Mowery
I have never been a fan of Tom Cruise. From mediocre acting to control-freak tendencies, he’s never really left much for met to get excited…
Camera Thieves Plague Photographers at 2015 Pan Am Games
Jul 14, 2015
Allen Mowery
Having camera gear stolen sucks. Having camera gear stolen while out on assignment really sucks. Veteran sports photographer Gary Hershorn can testify to that first hand. While…
Is Nikon Hiding D800 Recall As ‘Free Maintenance’ Initiative?
Jul 14, 2015
Allen Mowery
In today’s world, everyone likes to dress up words and make them sound more appealing to themselves and the masses. Political correctness is rampant, and…
Photographer Shares the Heartbreaking Horrors of Leprosy in Iran
Jul 13, 2015
Allen Mowery
Leprosy is almost unheard of in Western cultures, or we gloss over it by calling it “Hansen’s Disease.” While there are an estimated 200 cases per…
8 DIY Smartphone Photography Hacks For More Creative Photos
Jul 13, 2015
Allen Mowery
Hacking is what we (and, indubitably, Anonymous) live for. So when photographer Richard Schabetsberger releases videos like this, we get all giddy with excitement. From aerial…
70 Members of Cast and Crew Were Injured While Making the Most Dangerous Movie Ever
Jul 13, 2015
Allen Mowery
Film sets can be dangerous locations for both man and beast. But, one film takes the cake in terms of hazardous working conditions, with 70…
Mother ‘Horrified’ After Studio Photoshops Daughter’s Birthmark
Jul 11, 2015
Allen Mowery
Retouching of images has become a widely-debated topic in recent years, especially in the context of advertising. But even traditional family photographers run into this…
Photographer Crafts the Best Birth Announcement Video with Drone in Backyard
Jul 11, 2015
Allen Mowery
We’re always seeing new and creative ways that parents are using to inform friends and loved ones of a new addition to the family. But,…
Prince Philip Yells At Photographer To ‘Just Take the F***ing Picture’
Jul 11, 2015
Allen Mowery
Any of us who have ever done portrait or wedding photography know what it’s like to work with a fussy client/model/subject who has a tendency…