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
Apple buys Pixelmator and brings a new image editor to its lineup
Nov 6, 2024
Alex Baker
Apple announced it has acquired Pixelmator, a well-known image editing company that is a direct rival to Adobe’s Photoshop. Pixelmator makes Mac-only apps like Pixelmator,…
The real reason you shouldn’t mix crop lenses with full frame camera bodies
Nov 6, 2024
Alex Baker
I wish I’d known way back not to invest in decent but cheap crop sensor lenses. I was shooting with a Canon EOS 7D, which…
My city in Spain became a disaster zone, this is why I went to photograph the aftermath
Nov 4, 2024
Alex Baker
I wasn’t expecting to wake up last week to the news that Valencia (the city I live in in Spain) had become a disaster zone….
These winning photos from the Dog Photography Award 2024 are the perfect doomscrolling antidote
Nov 4, 2024
Alex Baker
If you need a dose of extreme cuteness today, then check out the winning images from the Dog Photography Awards 2024. The contest showcases the…
These photographers turned their plane into a flying camera
Nov 1, 2024
Alex Baker
It’s not easy to operate a camera from a light aircraft, but Alaskans Joe McAneney and Andrew Esola have combined their passions for flying and…
Canon unveils a cheaper VR dual lens, bringing spatial video to more people
Oct 30, 2024
Alex Baker
Canon has announced the release of its latest lens in the VR lineup: the RF-S7.8mm F4 STM Dual Lens. If this lens looks a bit…
Profoto releases the D30 500Ws Monolight, a high-precision, high-speed studio light
Oct 29, 2024
Alex Baker
Profoto has released the D30 500Ws Monolight, a 500-watt second (Ws) professional studio light. Profoto promises that this light brings a powerful combination of versatility,…
Polaroid and Magnum redefine instant photography with the winners of their Open Call
Oct 28, 2024
Alex Baker
Polaroid and Magnum Photos have announced the winners of their Open Call, which aimed to discover the next generation of visual storytellers in instant photography….
I photograph wildlife for a living and these are my tips for taking award-winning images
Oct 14, 2024
Alex Baker
David Lloyd is an award-winning wildlife photographer known for his exceptional ability to capture breathtaking moments of animal behaviour and the stunning landscapes of Africa…
Use these tips to get the most out of your ultra wide lens
Oct 11, 2024
Alex Baker
Ultra-wide angle (typically the 10-22mm range) lenses are popular tools among landscape photographers. These lenses can capture impressive, expansive views, but they also come with…