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.

How to use your exposure settings for creative effect

Jan 18, 2017 John Aldred

Whether you’re shooting photography or video, film or digital, exposure generally boils down to three elements in your camera. ISO, aperture and shutter speed. All…

Man convicted for Seattle drone crash which knocked woman unconscious may face jail time

Jan 18, 2017 John Aldred

38 year old Paul M. Skinner had been accused of engaging in a conduct that created a “substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury…

Mastering composition with a little help from Will Smith (sort of)

Jan 17, 2017 John Aldred

Perhaps “with help from a little Will Smith” would’ve been a little more accurate, but still. The “rules” of composition are widely known and hotly…

White House photographer Pete Souza reflects on his time following President Obama

Jan 17, 2017 John Aldred

Jobs like White House Photographer fascinate me. It’s not that I’m particularly interested in doing that kind of work (quite the opposite, in fact). But…

How to make things float in your photos with fishing line, hooks and a little Photoshop

Jan 16, 2017 John Aldred

Making things float in photographs is something that seems to pop up for many photographers. Sometimes it’s the entire point of the shot, and at…

This universal automotive crane can be mounted onto almost any vehicle

Jan 16, 2017 John Aldred

Capturing footage with a moving car has typically meant one of three things. Either you’ve got an operator clutching a camera pointed through a window or…

Transfer your Polaroid photos onto other materials using Emulsion Lift techniques

Jan 12, 2017 John Aldred

Thanks to companies like the Impossible Project, Polaroids have seen a massive resurgence in popularity. While Fuji and others have come out with other forms of…