Posts by Author: John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
Insta360 Takes To The Air With New Drone Brand – Antigravity
Jul 28, 2025
John Aldred
When it comes to long overdue announcements, I think this one ranks quite highly. For years, people have been hoping that Insta360 would get into…
Low-Light Concert Photography: How to Use Speedlights when Shooting Live Music
Jul 9, 2025
John Aldred
There’s a popular belief that flash has no place in concert photography. While it’s generally polite to avoid it during performances, especially as an audience…
SmallRig offers big discounts on over 500 products for Prime Day 2025
Jul 8, 2025
John Aldred
Prime Day is upon us again and SmallRig has made their annual announcement of their Amazon Prime Day deals. SmallRig covers a wide range of…
AI Photography Explained: Tools, Techniques & Future Trends
Jun 2, 2025
John Aldred
AI is a hotly debated topic in the world of photography, and it’s easy to understand why. It’s had a controversial start, from claims of…
Upgrade Your Workflow with Crucial’s super fast X10 USB & T710 Gen5 SSDs
May 19, 2025
John Aldred
Today at Computex 2025, Micron Technology unveiled two new additions to its Crucial storage lineup designed to meet the rigorous demands of photographers and filmmakers….
Insta360 X5 Boasts Three AI chips and User-Replaceable Lenses
Apr 22, 2025
John Aldred
Insta360 has now officially announced the new Insta360 X5. It brings with it 144% larger sensors, a bigger battery and – finally – user removable…
The Saramonic K9 UHF Wireless Mic Cuts Right Through WiFi Interference
Apr 7, 2025
John Aldred
Saramonic has announced the new Saramonic K9 professional digital UHF wireless microphone system. Targeted towards higher-end filmmakers, the K9 offers a range of features suited…
Never Lose Your Photos Again: Backing Up on Location with an SSD
Mar 31, 2025
John Aldred
Today is World Backup Day, the day where we’re compelled to remind you to back up your data! But we’re not just going to tell…
YoloBox Extreme: The All-in-One Live Streaming Beast Gets Even Better
Mar 27, 2025
John Aldred
Live streaming just got a serious upgrade. YoloLiv has unveiled the YoloBox Extreme, and if you thought the previous models like the YoloBox Pro, Instream…
Osmo Mobile 7 Series: DJI’s Lightest and Smartest Gimbal Yet
Feb 18, 2025
John Aldred
DJI has just dropped the Osmo Mobile 7 Series, and if you’re into smartphone photography or content creation, this might be worth a look. Even…