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.
The amusing unboxing of $138,000 worth of 8K RED Weapon and accessories
May 3, 2017
John Aldred
This is, by far, one of the most entertaining unboxing videos I’ve seen in a long time. I’ve been a fan of Linus Tech Tips…
Playboy model’s nude shoot on sacred mountain angers Maori (NSFW)
May 3, 2017
John Aldred
Finding good locations for photo shoots can be challenging, especially if it’s a nude shoot. You need to avoid the touristy spots, the families and…
The dos and don’ts of landscape photography
May 2, 2017
John Aldred
I find landscape photography to be a fun but challenging subject. I just often feel let down that the image just doesn’t do justice to…
The ultimate guide to sharpening your images in Adobe Photoshop
May 2, 2017
John Aldred
Sharpening and the various techniques available to apply it are hotly debated topics. Everybody has their own favourite way of doing it, and they tend…
10 different ways to light yourself and the moods they create
May 1, 2017
John Aldred
Lighting yourself up for self portraits can be a lot of fun. You get to experiment, try different things, and if it looks silly, nobody…
Japanese cherry blossoms bloom in this beautiful drone-shot timelapse
May 1, 2017
John Aldred
The advances in drone automation over the last few years have opened up all sorts of doors. Pre-planned flight paths, GPS locks, and waypoints offer…
Autodesk sells popular PIXLR photo editing app to 123RF
May 1, 2017
John Aldred
It feels a little odd to see that Autodesk are actually selling something for a change. Normally they seem to be acquiring companies and software…
Your fear in photography and creativity might be your parents fault
Apr 29, 2017
John Aldred
Fear and creativity go hand in hand. At least, I believe they should, if you want to really push yourself. But getting over that fear…
This is the perfect angle for portrait photography. Really. It’s “proven by science”
Apr 28, 2017
John Aldred
Ed Gregory at Photos in Color makes a pretty bold claim in his new video. It’s titled “Why this is the perfect PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY angle – Proven…
This 3 step raw colour correction tip will fix your white balance woes
Apr 28, 2017
John Aldred
Even if you plan to alter or grade your footage afterwards, having an accurate and consistent starting point makes your life much easier. Getting perfect…