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.
DJI will severely limit your drone’s capabilities if you don’t register with them
May 22, 2017
John Aldred
DJI haven’t wasted any time, have they? No sooner did the FAA announce that hobbyists would no longer need to register their drones did DJI step…
How to create a classic and moody photograph of a wine bottle
May 19, 2017
John Aldred
Photography Dustin Dolby has been putting a lot of effort into his short series on photographing wine and wine bottles. Part 1 introduced us to…
Learn how to do three point lighting like a pro
May 19, 2017
John Aldred
The basic three point lighting technique is a staple in portraits. It’s a simple and straightforward setup. It consists of a key light, a fill…
4 ways to get silky smooth stable video footage
May 18, 2017
John Aldred
Getting clean stable footage is often one of the more difficult challenges with video. Especially while you’re still figuring everything out. Recently, we showed you…
The thrift store challenge is over. Student finds pristine Leica M2 for only $5
May 17, 2017
John Aldred
I like thrift stores as much as the next photographer. And garage sales, car boot sales, and other places where another man’s trash is my…
A widower’s heartbreaking appeal for the last photo of his wife before she died
May 17, 2017
John Aldred
A widower in the UK is appealing to help find the stranger who shot the last photo of him and his wife together before she…
Profoto’s new B1X offers bigger battery, brighter modelling light, and full range of power in HSS
May 17, 2017
John Aldred
Profoto are calling the B1X the “new benchmark for on-location lighting”. And if it’s true, then it’s about time. Given that the $600 Godox AD600…
Get smooth handheld video footage without a gimbal or other stabiliser
May 15, 2017
John Aldred
I often get behind the scenes video when I’m out on a shoot. I have a couple of DSLRs packed in the bag just for…
Getting perfect exposure every time with the meter you always have with you
May 15, 2017
John Aldred
Using a handheld light meter isn’t for everybody, and we occasionally forget to pack a grey card. But there are things that are close enough…
This 62 year old “Grandma” became a YouTube star after teaching herself how to green screen
May 4, 2017
John Aldred
Tatiana Subbotina, from Saint Petersburg, Russia, started making videos in 2013 while living in Thailand. The videos were aimed at children. But then she decided…