by Allen Mowery | Oct 16, 2017 | On the Go, Photography
My day is closing in, the night is upon me, my to-do list is long, and I need sleep…which sounds like a very odd thing coming from me. For some time, I have danced a vicious tango with insomnia, caught up in the throes of a love-hate passion. We have shared... 
by Allen Mowery | Aug 9, 2017 | News, Photography
There was a time when I snowboarded. Literally, a time. It was a disaster. It was night, the slopes were pure ice, and the only instruction my friends gave me was, “Don’t die.” I battered my body, twisted my wrist, and slammed my coccyx more... 
by Allen Mowery | Aug 1, 2017 | Equipment, Photography
Since the beginning of my photography career (perhaps life in general), I have been a huge proponent of seeing how much can be accomplished with minimal cash outlay. Sure, at times this has been because of major budget restrictions, but other times it was simply my... 
by Allen Mowery | Dec 8, 2014 | Lewisburg PA Commercial Photographer, Photo Shoots, Photography
My most productive time of day is late at night into the early morning hours after everyone is sound asleep in bed. Presently wrapping up sketches and prep work for tomorrow’s shoot, a project that has been long in the making and is finally getting off the... 
by Allen Mowery | Nov 24, 2014 | Interviews, Photography, Tips
We see them in movies, we watch History Channel specials about them, and they are the things of which legends are made. Surprisingly, no, I’m not referring to UFOs. We’re talking about combat snipers, those lethal ghosts in face paint shifting in the shadows. I began... 
by Allen Mowery | Nov 13, 2014 | Equipment, How-to, Lighting Setups, Photo Shoots
Want to see some of the method behind the madness? I share a little of it right here! I attribute a great portion of my rekindled interest in photography to the late Bill Simone, a phenomenal commercial photographer whose work for one of my previous employers was... by Allen Mowery | Jan 12, 2014 | Head Shot Photographer PA, Photo Shoots
I recently had the privilege of working with model, actor, and quasi-philosopher Eric Slodysko on a new portrait series for agency reps. It was a blast working with him…not only did we create some moving images, but we had a lot of fun along the way! (Outtakes... by Allen Mowery | Jul 29, 2013 | Misc., Photography
Often, all you get to see of my lifestyle photography work is the final result, the end product…and you don’t get a real glimpse of my life behind the lens. But, Instagram has helped to change that. Follow along on Instagram (@allenmowery) to see snippets... by Allen Mowery | Jul 18, 2013 | Featured Photos
While the majority of my work revolves around an unplanned, real-life, lifestyle photography approach, there is something to be said about the timeless value of portrait photography. From the three-dimensional “portraits” sculpted by the Greek masters to... by Allen Mowery | Jul 3, 2013 | Equipment, How-to, Lighting Setups, Resources, Tips, Tutorials
A quick setup on my kitchen counter using printer paper propped up on drinkwear and natural light. (The antique pipe is compliments of my wife’s Father’s Day present.) Final...