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.
It’s okay if you suck – we all do sometimes
Feb 1, 2018
John Aldred
One of the things common to all creatives, even the most successful ones, is that we all have doubts. Doubts in about our abilities, that…
How to get that $10,000+ lighting setup look with a $425 speedlight kit
Feb 1, 2018
John Aldred
I’m in a lot of flash and lighting groups on Facebook, and the amount of gear lust shown in them often surprises me. As do…
Fujifilm becomes Fuji Xerox in acquisition creating an $18 billion monster
Feb 1, 2018
John Aldred
Yes, the Japanese company, Fujifilm Holdings, which makes everything from cameras to makeup is acquiring Xerox in a $6.1 billion deal. The merger is reported…
This ultimate showdown puts together the Sony A7RIII vs Nikon D850 vs Canon 5D Mark IV
Feb 1, 2018
John Aldred
These seem to be the three hottest cameras right now, the Sony A7RIII, the Nikon D850 and the Canon 5D Mark IV. And this video…
Shutterfly buys Lifetouch photography chain for $825,000,000
Jan 31, 2018
John Aldred
California-based online personalised photography product retailer, Shutterfly, is set to buy US photography company, Lifetouch. In a deal paying $825 million in cash, the focus…
See every Godox X system studio strobe in this side-by-side comparison
Jan 31, 2018
John Aldred
People make a big deal about the AD600 (now AD600 Pro) and AD200 strobes when it comes to Godox. They offer a lot of power…
Take your photo’s colours to the next level with split toning
Jan 31, 2018
John Aldred
I have kind of a love-hate relationship with split toning. I love the work I see others doing with it, but for me, it never…
Is Unsplash killing the industry? Zack Arias interviews it’s founder
Jan 30, 2018
John Aldred
I watched a video from Atlanta-based commercial photographer and OneLight wizard Zack Arias last night. I hadn’t planned to watch it all as I was headed…
Push yourself and your abilities by trying some night time photography
Jan 30, 2018
John Aldred
Shooting outdoors at night scares a lot of people, or they simply don’t enjoy it. They’re worried that their gear can’t stand up to the…
How to photograph glass perfume bottles with one light for compositing
Jan 29, 2018
John Aldred
Photography Dustin Dolby is a great source of information for creating small product photography. Especially with minimal kit. He often uses just one or two…