Posts by Author: Alex Baker
Alex Baker is a portrait and lifestyle driven photographer based in Valencia, Spain. She works on a range of projects from commercial to fine art and has had work featured in publications such as The Daily Mail, Conde Nast Traveller and El Mundo, and has exhibited work across Europe
Meta’s Camera Glasses Are Being Banned by UK Restaurants and Theatres Over Privacy Fears
Aug 10, 2026
Alex Baker
Meta wants its smart glasses to become ordinary face-furniture where we don’t even think about them or the people using them. Unfortunately (for Meta) the…
How to Make a DIY Solar Filter for Your Camera, Before the August 12 Solar Eclipse
Aug 8, 2026
Alex Baker
If you’re anything like me, the thought of a total solar eclipse passing right over the city you live in is enough to get you…
Should You Tip Your Photographer? A Guide to Photography Tipping Etiquette
Jul 30, 2026
Alex Baker
Imagine you’ve just had a family portrait session, your wedding photographs delivered, or a set of professional headshots taken, and it suddenly strikes you to…
Who Was Dorothea Lange? The Photographer Who Changed Documentary Photography
Jul 29, 2026
Alex Baker
Even if you’ve never heard the name Dorothea Lange before, you’ve almost certainly seen her photos. Arguably, few photographers have had as much influence on…
The Stunning Winners of the 2026 Mangrove Photography Awards Highlight a Fragile World
Jul 24, 2026
Alex Baker
Mangrove forests might only cover a tiny fraction of the Earth’s surface, but they’re among the planet’s most important ecosystems. They protect coastlines, store huge…
What Is the Exposure Triangle? Understanding Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
Jul 17, 2026
Alex Baker
It’s not as sexy as a love triangle and not as dangerous as the Bermuda Triangle. However, the exposure triangle is one of the most…
What Is White Balance in Photography? Understanding Color Temperature and Kelvin
Jul 15, 2026
Alex Baker
White balance is one of the most important camera settings for achieving accurate, natural-looking colours in your photos. It tells your camera how to interpret…
These breathtaking World Oceans Day-winning photos celebrate the beauty beneath the waves
Jul 14, 2026
Alex Baker
The winners of the 2026 United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition have again shown just how extraordinary our oceans are. From tiny underwater creatures…
What is shutter speed in photography? How It Affects Exposure and Motion Blur
Jul 8, 2026
Alex Baker
Shutter speed is one of the most important camera settings every photographer should understand. It controls how long your camera’s shutter stays open, determining how…
Leica’s new SL3-P packs 8K video, 40fps bursts, and loses the famous red dot
Jul 8, 2026
Alex Baker
Leica has released the new SL3-P, the latest addition to its full-frame mirrorless lineup and the first P-Series model based on the SL3 platform. While…