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 develop your own black and white film from start to finish
Nov 27, 2017
John Aldred
As popular as film has become, a lot of people still mention the cost of shooting film being quite high. And we’re not talking about…
How forced perspective works and the maths behind it
Nov 24, 2017
John Aldred
Forced perspective is one of the most wonderfully creative tools photography affords. It allows us to create optical illusions that either baffle or simply amuse…
This amusing short suggests contouring makeup might have gone too far
Nov 24, 2017
John Aldred
Ok, so maybe it goes a little further than suggesting it. It states quite bluntly that it’s gone too far. I’ve still never seen an…
Learn to edit before you shoot to tell a better story
Nov 24, 2017
John Aldred
If you’ve been making films or videos for any length of time, you quickly figure out how important it is to plan in advance. But…
2017 DIYP Gift Guide – Accessories
Nov 24, 2017
John Aldred
Accessories are the unsung heroes of photography. They’re the items we own, that aid in our photography, but of which we rarely speak. They help get us…
Use these 5 tips from Yoda to improve your photography
Nov 24, 2017
John Aldred
Master Yoda said some very wise words before he passed on to join Obi-Wan. I bet you didn’t think he was talking about photography, though,…
Learn the difference between saturation and vibrance to create better photographs
Nov 23, 2017
John Aldred
We’ve spoken about saturation vs vibrance before, but I think it’s a topic that still confuses a lot of people. While that post looked more…
Instant Dreams is a feature-length documentary on Polaroid cameras & film
Nov 23, 2017
John Aldred
No matter what other instant film formats may follow, Polaroid is the original and arguably the best. When Polaroid announced the end of production in…
Patent shows the Canon 7D Mark III may get illuminated buttons
Nov 23, 2017
John Aldred
A new Canon patent has recently been published which highlights a long-awaited feature. It shows what looks like a Canon 7D or 5D style body,…
2017 DIYP Gift Guide – Bags
Nov 23, 2017
John Aldred
So, you’ve got your camera, your lenses, and your lights. It’s all well and good having the kit, but where do you store it? How…