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 find a person’s “good side” and why you probably got yours wrong
Aug 4, 2016
John Aldred
The idea that a person’s face has a “good side” is not an unfamiliar concept. Many of us consistently favour one side of our face…
Photographer creates celebrity tintype portraits at the Sundance Film Festival
Aug 2, 2016
John Aldred
With film’s second demise looking more imminent with each Fuji announcement, wet plate photography gets more and more appealing. Don’t get me wrong, I primarily shoot digital,…
The World’s first digital camera, introduced by the man who invented it
Aug 2, 2016
John Aldred
Steven Sasson invented the world’s first digital camera while working at Eastman Kodak in 1975. It weighed around 8 pounds (3.6kg) and shot a mere…
5 Reasons why you need a 70-200mm lens
Aug 1, 2016
John Aldred
There was a time when the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8VR was the lens I used most often. I was mostly shooting portraits on location. Once I started moving…
Photographer captures amazing photos of the Milky Way over the mirrored salt flats of Bolivia
Aug 1, 2016
John Aldred
Astrophotography is one of those genres I love to admire from a distance. I’ve tried it occasionally and failed miserably every time. I’m sure most…
The new Laowa 12mm f/2.8 is designed for full frame and almost distortion free
Aug 1, 2016
John Aldred
Ultrawide angle lenses are practical and fun. Almost every landscape, architectural, wedding or event photographer has one, as do many filmmakers. I have one, too….
Save yourself some money and learn how to clean your own sensor like a pro
Jul 29, 2016
John Aldred
Learning to clean your camera’s sensor is one of the most valuable skills a photographer can learn. At least when it comes to camera maintenance….
How one photographer lit a gorgeous model for street shots in the heart of Lima, Peru
Jul 29, 2016
John Aldred
I’m not typically a massive fan of shallow depth of field, except when it comes to full length portraits. Then, I love it. So, when…
The life of a viral photographer
Jul 29, 2016
John Aldred
Sometimes, if we’re lucky, we shoot an image that takes on a life of its own. It becomes bigger than just us or our circle of…
Photographer shoots adorable dog photos before and after a trim at the groomer
Jul 28, 2016
John Aldred
Before and After photos are pretty common when it comes to people. Weight loss, fitness gains, makeovers, etc. When it comes to animals, not so…