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
Try this Cheap and Easy DIY trick to create magical bokeh portraits
Jun 23, 2025
Alex Baker
Great portraits don’t always require a perfect location or expensive equipment. Sometimes, all you need is a little creativity and some basic DIY gear to…
The Ultimate Guide to Landscape Photography
Jun 23, 2025
Alex Baker
There’s something undeniably captivating about landscape photography. From serene seascapes to dramatic highland peaks, landscape photography invites us to connect with nature, explore new places,…
Peak Design Unveils The New Pro Tripod, Co-Developed with Filmmaker Jimmy Chin
Jun 17, 2025
Alex Baker
Peak Design has just announced its latest tripod, the Pro Tripod, designed in collaboration with adventure photographer and filmmaker Jimmy Chin. The new model builds…
DIY Portrait Photography: A Complete Guide to Stunning Portraits on a Budget
Jun 12, 2025
Alex Baker
You don’t need a fancy studio or expensive equipment to take beautiful portraits. With a little creativity, everyday household items, and some simple techniques, you…
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,…