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.
This is what sports photography was like in the 80s
Dec 20, 2016
John Aldred
This video recently surfaced on Reddit, after it was discovered by user TheKnightLife. It was featured in the 80s on ABC in the show “World…
16 top tips for shooting beautiful portraits
Dec 20, 2016
John Aldred
It’s that time of year again, gathered around our families. They all know we have that fancy camera. So, it’s down to us to document…
Making perfect skies with luminosity masks and Blend If sliders
Dec 19, 2016
John Aldred
Masking different layers based on brightness is an often tricky but vital Photoshop skill to have. There’s a bunch of different ways of doing it…
How to shoot long exposure timelapse with direct sunlight in the middle of the day
Dec 16, 2016
John Aldred
Shooting long exposures on a bright day can be a hassle. Even with your aperture at f/16 and ISO as low as it’ll go, you’re…
DIYP Reviews the Saramonic UwMic9 Dual Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
Dec 16, 2016
John Aldred
Getting good quality audio is often the biggest challenge faced by DSLR & mirrorless video shooters. The microphones built into most cameras are notoriously bad….
8 creative camera hacks in under 90 seconds that you can try yourself
Dec 15, 2016
John Aldred
Photographers are always coming up with ways to try and think a little differently. Sometimes they add a little uniqueness and interest to our shot….
How to create autofocus with a 120 year old lens
Dec 14, 2016
John Aldred
Mathieu Stern’s at it again with his crazy experiments. This time, he’s taken the lens off a 120 year old folding camera, and attached it to…
How to use an inexpensive old analogue light meter for modern digital photography
Dec 14, 2016
John Aldred
While it’s completely possible to shoot digital cameras without a handheld meter, they do seem to be back in fashion lately. They provide quick and easy…
Check out these digital cameras from when floppy discs were used rather than flash cards
Dec 12, 2016
John Aldred
Storage is definitely taken for granted these days. CompactFlash and SD cards are cheaper than they’ve ever been. They’re available in extremely large sizes, which…
Create amazing night portraits with orange gels and white balance tricks
Dec 12, 2016
John Aldred
Using gels to correct your flashes to match the ambient, or as creative effects is common. It’s something many of us do from time to…