Posts by Author: Alex Baker

I’m an award winning freediving photographer, this is how I shoot breathtaking underwater photos
It’s not every day that you come across a photographer that quite literally, steals your breath with his images. But that’s exactly what award-winning underwater…
Stop doing these things and immediately improve your bird photography
Bird photography is a rewarding yet challenging hobby that requires patience, skill, and a bit of strategy. Unfortunately, it’s all too common to come home…
Create dynamic colourful portraits with just one light
I love keeping things simple, and for me, that often means shooting with just one light. Sure, I could set up multiple lights (and I…
With these easy steps start charging $10,000 a wedding
Many photographers dream of charging premium rates for their services, but making the leap from being a $3,000 to a $10,000 wedding photographer involves more…
Do this immediately if your camera gets stolen
It’s every photographer’s worst nightmare: getting all or some of your expensive camera equipment stolen. Of course, there’s never zero risk of this happening. However,…
This is the secret to marketing your photography business the easy way
One of the hardest aspects of running a successful photography business is the marketing. At least, for me. It’s a constant task and something that…
A 35mm prime lens is all you need for travel photography
Before my recent trip to Iceland, I was a bit paralysed thinking about what gear I needed wanted to take with me. In the end, I…
How to find beautiful autumn lanscape shots even in uninspiring locations
I recently returned from a trip to Iceland and was blown away by the abundance of beautiful scenery there. Each corner you turn, there is…
This is what it’s really like to be a pro photographer (it’s not glamorous)
Everyone thinks being a professional photographer is all about shooting glamorous film stars and eating delicious leftovers from food shoots. Everyone, that is, except for…
What to charge for food photography (and other business tips)
I’ve been charging for my photography for years now, and one thing that never gets easier is figuring out what to charge clients. Every single…





































