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 | 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 | 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 Image
by Allen Mowery | Dec 28, 2012 | Equipment, How-to, Photography
Looking to put together a sexy camera bag? Already have a messenger bag you want to carry your camera in? Love the look and feel of waxed canvas bags but don’t want to fork over the money to buy one new? This tutorial is for you! HOW TO…Turn a Messenger...
by Allen Mowery | Jul 6, 2012 | Equipment, Misc., News, Photography
Yesterday had one of those I’m-a-friggin’-kid-again afternoons. In addition to finally taking the plunge and replacing some broken equipment and picking up additional gear (like more portable backup and storage), I also rented some new L-series lenses to...
by Allen Mowery | Feb 8, 2012 | Equipment, Photography, Q & A, Tips
Q: What flash would you recommend for my new Canon Rebel? I have always made these crazy wax paper deflectors/reflectors which work with my old point and shoot camera (and would with this camera, too), but since I can now mount a flash on this camera I’d like...