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.
The pros & cons of shooting on a smartphone vs a $5,000 cinema rig
Feb 6, 2018
John Aldred
These phone vs “real camera” comparisons are getting a little old. They usually end up one of two ways. Either the DSLR or video camera absolutely…
8 DIY photo filters you can easily make at home
Feb 5, 2018
John Aldred
The fascination with degrading the performance of our gear is interesting. On the one hand, why does a person spend thousands of dollars on equipment…
How to use light painting and compositing to make perfect car photographs
Feb 5, 2018
John Aldred
Automotive photography is such a wide and varied field with a whole lot of options. There are so many different styles and techniques for photographing…
10 tips to make great dog photography in under 2 minutes
Feb 2, 2018
John Aldred
I love photographing animals. It’s great fun and they often come with a lot of personality, especially dogs. And who doesn’t have a dog or…
Get the best footage from your Mavic Air with PolarPro’s new filters and accessories
Feb 1, 2018
John Aldred
Well, we knew it wouldn’t be long before the DJI Mavic Air accessories started to appear, especially if PolarPro have anything to do with it….
Fujifilm becomes Fuji Xerox in acquisition creating an $18 billion monster
Feb 1, 2018
John Aldred
Yes, the Japanese company, Fujifilm Holdings, which makes everything from cameras to makeup is acquiring Xerox in a $6.1 billion deal. The merger is reported…
This ultimate showdown puts together the Sony A7RIII vs Nikon D850 vs Canon 5D Mark IV
Feb 1, 2018
John Aldred
These seem to be the three hottest cameras right now, the Sony A7RIII, the Nikon D850 and the Canon 5D Mark IV. And this video…
Shutterfly buys Lifetouch photography chain for $825,000,000
Jan 31, 2018
John Aldred
California-based online personalised photography product retailer, Shutterfly, is set to buy US photography company, Lifetouch. In a deal paying $825 million in cash, the focus…
See every Godox X system studio strobe in this side-by-side comparison
Jan 31, 2018
John Aldred
People make a big deal about the AD600 (now AD600 Pro) and AD200 strobes when it comes to Godox. They offer a lot of power…
Push yourself and your abilities by trying some night time photography
Jan 30, 2018
John Aldred
Shooting outdoors at night scares a lot of people, or they simply don’t enjoy it. They’re worried that their gear can’t stand up to the…