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 story behind the photo – Lunch atop a Skyscraper
Nov 29, 2016
John Aldred
Shot in New York in 1932, it’s an image that could never be photographed today. Even if you wanted to, various health and safety regulations…
The biggest mistakes made by new and aspiring models
Nov 28, 2016
John Aldred
While geared more toward those on the other side of the camera, I thought this video I ran across over the weekend was worth sharing….
This is what the medium format Fuji GFX shutter sounds like
Nov 27, 2016
John Aldred
There’s something about the sound of a camera’s shutter that speaks differently to different people. I know people who’ve even refused to use certain cameras…
Nikon’s KeyMission360 beaten out by a $199 iPhone addon
Nov 26, 2016
John Aldred
Nikon’s KeyMission 360 camera landed with a fair bit of hype when it was first announced in January. A real camera manufacturer was getting into…
PhotoTracker Lite is the new free plugin to help you find photo thieves on the web
Nov 24, 2016
John Aldred
It’s no secret. Copyright theft is rife on the Internet. Finding online photo thieves to send DMCA takedown notices and a bill is even a full…
This 3D printed lens produces amazing results
Nov 24, 2016
John Aldred
In the past, the thought of making your own lens would probably seem like a fairly impossible mission. For most of us, it still seems…
US District Court dismisses Carol Highsmith’s $1 billion copyright claim against Getty
Nov 23, 2016
John Aldred
Although some quite enjoyed the idea of seeing Getty get a good legal spanking for once, that is not how things are turning out. US…
When a $30,000 RED camera meets a red bowling ball who wins?
Nov 23, 2016
John Aldred
If one were to pay attention to Internet commentators, the big winner here is MXR Productions. They seem to have gotten quite a bit of…
This modifier comparison shows off over 100 different lighting setups
Nov 23, 2016
John Aldred
Flash modifier comparisons can be extremely useful things. Without having to get up out of the comfort of our chair, we can very quickly and…
Spread ’em – A top tip for photographing tall & short couples
Nov 22, 2016
John Aldred
Photographing couples can be great fun. It can also be a great big pain, especially when you are faced with a couple that have a…