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.
Lexar to carry on under new ownership with potential grand plans for the future
Sep 7, 2017
John Aldred
There was a lot of upset with the recent announcement that Micron were to discontinue the Lexar brand. A lot of previous and potential customers…
Fuji launches X-E3 with 24MP sensor, 4K UHD video and touchscreen LCD and 2 new lenses
Sep 7, 2017
John Aldred
Fujifilm have announced an update to the mid-range model in their rangefinder styled mirrorless lineup. The new Fujifilm X-E3. It comes with the 24MP X-Trans…
Turn your signature into your own personal watermark brush for your photos
Sep 6, 2017
John Aldred
Watermarks are a hotly debated topic. There are lots of good, and some silly, arguments both for and against them. But it’s funny how nobody…
How focus stacking can help you to get super sharp landscapes
Sep 6, 2017
John Aldred
Focus stacking is a popular technique for macro photographers. But did it ever occur to you to try it with landscapes? No? Nor me. But…
Rotolight’s teams up with Elinchrom to bring high speed sync to the world of LED lighting
Sep 6, 2017
John Aldred
This was a bit of an unexpected announcement. At least, it was for me. Although, I admit that I haven’t really followed the world of…
Everything you need to know about paper backdrops with 2 money saving DIYP tips
Sep 6, 2017
John Aldred
Choosing a backdrop for use in the studio largely comes down to personal preference. I rarely shoot in the studio, so I tend to go…
If you ever wanted to know how to upset a photographer, here’s a few ways
Sep 5, 2017
John Aldred
There are some things that one just shouldn’t do or say to a photographer. Doing so is bound to upset them. Sometimes it’s just that…
Ohio police officer shoots journalist after confusing his camera & tripod for a gun
Sep 5, 2017
John Aldred
Shootings are covered by the media every day. What’s not so common, though, is when a news organisation is reporting that one of their own…
How to turn your male subjects from doofy to dapper in three simple steps
Sep 5, 2017
John Aldred
We often hear that “lighting is everything”, and to a point it is. But when it comes to portraits, so is the posing of your…
How to get awesome photos with a boring background
Sep 5, 2017
John Aldred
Shooting indoors, especially in somebody’s home, often leads to some rather dull backgrounds. Usually, you’re stuck with just a bare solid coloured wall. But whether…