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 to Make Cyanotypes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Sun-Printed Magic
Jun 6, 2025
Alex Baker
The process of cyanotypes is one of the oldest methods of making photographic prints. The strikingly beautiful blue colours set cyanotypes apart, and they make…
Our Followers Shared Their Best Portraits, Here Are Our Favourites
Jun 3, 2025
Alex Baker
This month at DIYP we were all about portraits: the good, the bad and the ugly (although we won’t point any fingers!). We asked our…
amaran Enters the Desktop Lighting Game with Verge and Verge Max
Jun 2, 2025
Alex Baker
If you’re a creator working from a compact space, you know the struggle of balancing good lighting with limited room. Softboxes and bulky setups often…
The Ultimate Guide to Wildlife Photography: Gear, Tips & Ethics
Jun 2, 2025
Alex Baker
Wildlife photography is one of the most challenging yet rewarding genres out there. There’s just something magical about observing and freezing a wild animal in…
Unlock the Gates to the Photo Industry With This Straight-talking New Book ‘The Photo Hustle’
May 30, 2025
Alex Baker
Aspiring photographers dream of shooting for prestigious clients like Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, or Vogue. But breaking into the industry often feels impossible. The business of photography is…
B&H’s Bild Expo Returns with Two Days of Photography, Filmmaking, and Hands-On Learning
May 30, 2025
Alex Baker
If you’re in New York City next month and are passionate about photography or filmmaking, mark your calendar for Bild Expo. Bild is a free,…
Stellar Photo Recovery 12 Lets You Recover Your Lost Photos and Corrupted Files with Ease
May 29, 2025
Alex Baker
Hopefully, you’ve never experienced that heart-stopping moment when you realised you’ve lost all your photos from a memory card or hard disk. If you have,…
Adobe is Upping the Price for Creative Cloud in June. Here’s What You Need to Know
May 27, 2025
Alex Baker
If you’re an Adobe Creative Cloud subscriber in North America, you might want to brace yourself because your monthly bill is about to get heavier….
World Food Photography Awards 2025 Celebrates Heartwarming Moments and American Triumphs
May 23, 2025
Alex Baker
If you’re in need of a visual pick-me-up, the 2025 World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi, has served up some mouth-watering winning images this…
Save Big this Memorial Day Weekend with These Unbeatable Deals
May 23, 2025
Alex Baker
Memorial Day is here, and so are some of the year’s best discounts on photography gear. Photo and camera specialists B&H are offering some huge…