Posts by Author: Alex Baker
Easily Master Outdoor Portraits With Flash With This Method
I’ve said it before, but I absolutely love taking outdoor portraits with a little pop of flash. Of course, natural or ambient light has its…
Try These 10 Essential Tips for Photographing Spring Flowers
Spring has sprung and with it comes a wonderful palette of rich colours and flowers and blossoms. It’s a great time to get outside with…
You Should Be Shooting in C-RAW Not Just RAW
If you’ve been shooting for a while, you can become quite comfortable doing things the way you’ve always done them. And often, that’s perfectly fine….
Thanks To Trump’s Tariffs Your New Camera Could Cost $2000 More
I don’t want to sound alarmist, but if you’re stateside and thinking about buying any new camera gear (or, indeed, Apple products), you might want…
Try These Tips From Lindsay Adler To Take Dramatic Portraits of Men
When it comes to portrait photography, Lindsay Adler is renowned for her glamorous, high-fashion shots of women. But when she turns her lens toward male…
Viltrox Unveils a Compact, Capable 50mm Prime for Full-Frame Shooters
Viltrox has introduced its latest addition to the Air series of lightweight lenses with the AF 50mm F2.0 Air FE/Z. It’s a full-frame prime designed for portability and…
Nothing to Shoot? Here’s How to Break Out of a Rut
After several consecutive lockdowns and confinements, the pandemic gave me a surprising photography gift. It enabled me to see the city I’d lived in for…
I Shot the Most Viral Surf Photo of The Olympics – But It Wasn’t My Favourite
After shooting the surf competition at last year’s Summer Olympics (and shooting that photo of surfer Gabriel Medina), sports photographer Jerome Brouillet needs little introduction….
How To Shoot Your Best Bad Weather Landscapes With These Tips
Most landscape photographers chase golden-hour light and clear skies, but sometimes, bright blue skies and sunsets can get boring (trust me, I live in a city…
How to Make Striking DIY Backgrounds For Product Photography
Product photography is all about making your subject stand out, and the right backdrop can make or break your shot. Karl Taylor knows this better…