Posts by Author: John Aldred

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 film yourself when nobody’s around to help
    Jan 8, 2018 John Aldred

    Filming myself is probably one of the more difficult things I’ve ever attempted to learn with a camera. It’s so easy when you’re filming other…

    DJI announce new Ronin-S and an Osmo Mobile 2 that is WAY cheaper than the original
    Jan 7, 2018 John Aldred

    DJI’s Osmo Mobile gimbal has been hugely popular since it was first released. But, one thing that gave the competition so much advantage was its…

    The Godox AD600Pro is now official – specs, prices and release info inside
    Jan 6, 2018 John Aldred

    So, the accidental leak might’ve forced Godox’s hand, but now it’s official. Godox have announced the new AD600Pro portable strobe. And for the most part, things…

    5 surf & underwater photography hacks and tricks in under a minute
    Jan 5, 2018 John Aldred

    If you’ve ever taken a camera near water, whether it be a DSLR or a GoPro, you know it can be a hassle. Even when…

    Samyang getting ready to announce 14mm f/2.8 AF lens for Canon EF mount
    Jan 5, 2018 John Aldred

    This morning, Samyang released a teaser video to their Facebook page for a new lens that was coming soon. “A new perspective”, they said. Now,…

    Police are trying to reunite this camera with its owner – Do you recognise them?
    Jan 5, 2018 John Aldred

    Posts like these have become fairly common the last couple of years. A lost GoPro here, a missing DSLR there. And we all want to…

    5 ways to tell better stories with your drone footage
    Jan 4, 2018 John Aldred

    I might’ve mentioned this before, but a lot of drone videos are starting to look kind of samey. It’s always the “cinematic” (basically a 2.4:1…

    Godox accidentally leaks new AD600Pro strobe with much needed upgrades
    Jan 4, 2018 John Aldred

    Back in October, we reported that this would be on the way, a new Godox AD600 replacement. Now it seems the rumours were true, although…

    How to photograph white mountain hares in the white snow
    Jan 4, 2018 John Aldred

    Although most of us probably won’t ever get the chance to photograph mountain hares in the snow, it’s an interesting concept. It’s the opposite of…

    Terry Richardson under investigation over sexual assault claims
    Jan 3, 2018 John Aldred

    Terry Richardson, former fashion industry star photographer, is now the focus of a new investigation by NYPD’s Special Victims Squad, according to the New York…