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.
5 Reasons why you need a 70-200mm lens
Aug 1, 2016
John Aldred
There was a time when the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8VR was the lens I used most often. I was mostly shooting portraits on location. Once I started moving…
The Voyager 4 drone camera offers 16x optical zoom for up to 1500mm equivalent
Aug 1, 2016
John Aldred
After a zoom feature appeared in DJI’s new Zenmuse Z3 drone camera, I knew it wouldn’t be long before we saw more. What I did not expect,…
Photographer captures amazing photos of the Milky Way over the mirrored salt flats of Bolivia
Aug 1, 2016
John Aldred
Astrophotography is one of those genres I love to admire from a distance. I’ve tried it occasionally and failed miserably every time. I’m sure most…
5 ways to get rid of chromatic aberration in Photoshop
Aug 1, 2016
John Aldred
Chromatic aberration (CA) can be a pain, especially in high contrast situations. It’s also called colour fringing. It’s most common in inexpensive consumer lenses, but pro…
The new Laowa 12mm f/2.8 is designed for full frame and almost distortion free
Aug 1, 2016
John Aldred
Ultrawide angle lenses are practical and fun. Almost every landscape, architectural, wedding or event photographer has one, as do many filmmakers. I have one, too….
Save yourself some money and learn how to clean your own sensor like a pro
Jul 29, 2016
John Aldred
Learning to clean your camera’s sensor is one of the most valuable skills a photographer can learn. At least when it comes to camera maintenance….
Swim with dolphins while staying dry with this great immersive 360 VR video
Jul 29, 2016
John Aldred
360° video is taking off like crazy. Is it just a fad as some have suggested? Perhaps. But for now, it’s here and it probably will…
How one photographer lit a gorgeous model for street shots in the heart of Lima, Peru
Jul 29, 2016
John Aldred
I’m not typically a massive fan of shallow depth of field, except when it comes to full length portraits. Then, I love it. So, when…
The life of a viral photographer
Jul 29, 2016
John Aldred
Sometimes, if we’re lucky, we shoot an image that takes on a life of its own. It becomes bigger than just us or our circle of…
Facebook posts its Open Source 3D 360 camera rig and software to GitHub
Jul 29, 2016
John Aldred
Facebook first introduced the world to Surround 360 in April. It’s a 3D 360° camera rig that shoots up to 8K footage per eye. They…