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.
Sigma adds to its cinema lens lineup with the the 24-35mm T2.2 full frame zoom
Jun 9, 2017
John Aldred
When Sigma announced last September that it was to produce cinema lenses more than a few eyebrows were raised. With Sigma’s recent improvements and high standard…
Media photographer and camera man scuffle outside polling station
Jun 8, 2017
John Aldred
For those that don’t live in the UK, there’s a general election going on at the moment. Today is the day we cast our votes….
Photographing Rosie the Riveter at a vintage flying museum in Texas
Jun 8, 2017
John Aldred
Sometimes, we manage to find ourselves and our cameras in the coolest and most unusual of locations. It might be intentional, it may be completely…
This photographer made the most of the bad weather with this rainy engagement session
Jun 8, 2017
John Aldred
Shooting on location is fraught with all kinds of challenges. Often, the biggest one is the weather. We hope the forecasts are correct, but occasionally…
This timelapse is a whirlwind overnight tour of Saint Petersburg
Jun 7, 2017
John Aldred
The timelapse movies don’t seem to have come as thick and fast as they did last year. There’s been a few good ones, showing rare…
The Triggertrap apps for iOS and Android are now Open Source
Jun 7, 2017
John Aldred
When it was announced that Triggertrap would be winding down its business, many users expressed concern. What would happen to the apps? Will they be…
5 great tips for shooting with your phone from a vehicle
Jun 7, 2017
John Aldred
I find myself shooting from within cars, trains and other forms of transport quite regularly. When it comes to a car, you’ll be thankful to…
Report says Japanese government wants Fuji to “help” Nikon by buying a stake in it
Jun 7, 2017
John Aldred
This is an odd and unexpected bit of potential news. I say potential because at the moment it’s mostly a rumour. But it’s quite an…
Essential items and accessories you need to pack on your next travel shoot
Jun 6, 2017
John Aldred
Deciding what gear to pack when you’re travelling to shoot photos of videos is often tricky. Different destinations and plans can require different items. You’re…
Photographer uses drone mounted strobes to put light in impossible places
Jun 6, 2017
John Aldred
Sometimes, it’s just impossible to set down a light stand, especially on location. Your stands might not be tall enough to get the light where…