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
How I Shot an Annie Leibovitz-Style Group Portrait Using Just One Light (and a Medieval Castle)
Oct 7, 2025
Alex Baker
I’ve always been a big admirer of Annie Leibovitz’s Vanity Fair group portraits, those sprawling celebrity scenes that somehow feel both meticulously staged and completely…
AI Isn’t Replacing Photographers, It’s Giving Them Their Time Back, Says Aftershoot Survey
Oct 3, 2025
Alex Baker
Professional photography has long been synonymous with long hours, especially in post-production. For every hour behind the camera, photographers can spend four to six, or…
1839 Awards Reveal the 2025 Photographers Everyone Will Be Talking About
Oct 2, 2025
Alex Baker
The 1839 Awards have revealed the winners of their 2025 Photographers of the Year, celebrating a remarkable roster of image-makers from 79 countries in their…
Sony FX Owners Can Finally Shoot Blackmagic RAW: Here’s How
Oct 1, 2025
Alex Baker
At IBC 2025, Blackmagic Design unveiled exciting updates for its Video Assist 12G monitors, bringing Blackmagic RAW support to a wider range of Sony cameras….
Bird Photographer of the Year Award Winner Spent a Year Planning the Shot
Sep 30, 2025
Alex Baker
The Bird Photographer of the Year 2025 award winners have been announced, and as usual, they’re nothing short of jaw-dropping. Taking the grand prize is…
Turn Your iPhone 17 into a Pro Filmmaking Machine with the Blackmagic Pro Dock
Sep 30, 2025
Alex Baker
At IBC 2025, Blackmagic Design unveiled something that has filmmakers buzzing: full ProRes RAW support for the iPhone 17 and a new Camera Pro Dock…
Accsoon M7 Monitors: The Ultimate Tool for Filmmakers and Content Creators
Sep 25, 2025
Alex Baker
At IBC 2025, Accsoon unveiled exciting updates to their M7 and M7 Pro monitors, and it’s clear these smart monitors are changing the way creators…
Can Photography Survive in the Metaverse? A Virtual Art Curator Explains
Sep 24, 2025
Alex Baker
Most photographers are used to showing their work in galleries, books, or online portfolios. But what happens when your images are displayed inside a 3D…
SIRUI’s New Aurora 35mm f/1.4 Brings Big Performance in a Small Package
Sep 23, 2025
Alex Baker
Fresh off the success of its Aurora 85mm f/1.4, SIRUI has just revealed the Aurora 35mm f/1.4 Full-Frame Autofocus Lens. Announced at IBC 2025, this…
From Travel to Pro: Viltrox Unveils Ultra Light Lenses and a Bold New Flash at IBC 2025
Sep 22, 2025
Alex Baker
At IBC 2025 in Amsterdam, Viltrox unveiled an ambitious lineup of new lenses and a fresh entry into the lighting space, underscoring its commitment to…