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 light glass the easy way

Mar 22, 2019 John Aldred

No matter how much we learn or think we know about photography and light, there’s always a new tip or trick to learn. And Jay P…

This tourist was almost swept away by a giant wave in Bali while posing for a photo

Mar 21, 2019 John Aldred

Fortunately, this isn’t another death-by-selfie, but it is another example of somebody being completely unaware of their surroundings for the sake of getting that perfect…

New York’s “Vessel” is under fire over rights-grab photo policy for tourists

Mar 21, 2019 John Aldred

The Vessel, in New York City’s latest luxury neighbourhood, is Hudson Yards’ fancy tourist trap. But it’s also a rights grab when it comes to photography. Initially,…

This photographer shot his own wet plate passport photos

Mar 21, 2019 John Aldred

I love seeing the wet plate experiments of Austrian photographer Markus Hofstätter. He’s so prolific with them that when he decides to do something interesting it…

This bridezilla threatened to withhold pay unless the photographer shot everything on her list

Mar 21, 2019 John Aldred

This is why I don’t shoot weddings. Ok, it’s not the only reason why I don’t shoot weddings, but having to deal with people like…

Canon is working on a new global shutter CMOS sensor with dual memory pixels

Mar 21, 2019 John Aldred

Published in the Japan Journal of Applied Physics, Canons is working on a new global shutter CMOS sensor with dual in-pixel charge domain memory. The…

Nikon sweetens the deal with free FTZ F Mount adapters with Z6 & Z7 camera purchase in the USA

Mar 20, 2019 John Aldred

Originally reported as just a weekend sale, it appears this deal might actually be a little more long term. Nikon previously bundled the FTZ F…

Give your DJI Osmo Pocket vlogs great sound with DJI’s new external microphone adapter

Mar 20, 2019 John Aldred

From the moment it was announced, the DJI Osmo Pocket became an instant hit with vloggers. But with great quality video and a tiny form factor…

First look and impressions of the Godox V1 round head speedlight

Mar 19, 2019 John Aldred

The Godox V1 is the new and somewhat controversial round head speedlight from Godox. The controversy is a topic for another discussion, although feel free to do…