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
These common portfolio mistakes make you look amateur
Aug 14, 2024
Alex Baker
The photography portfolio is often a source of stress for new photographers (and some older ones, too!). What should go in it? Do I have…
6 tips for mastering outdoor family portrait lighting
Aug 13, 2024
Alex Baker
When it comes to family portraits, the magic isn’t just in the smiles—it’s in the light. Any shoots that involve small children can be hectic…
This photographer shoots on movie sets, but it’s not all glamour and film stars
Aug 9, 2024
Alex Baker
Few of us have the patience to watch the credits scroll to the end after watching a movie or TV show. However, if we do,…
Behind the image: capturing a stunning silhouette of Europe’s fastest roller coaster
Aug 7, 2024
Alex Baker
Capturing Europe’s tallest and fastest roller coaster silhouetted against the sun was never going to be easy. Yet somehow, landscape and astrophotographer David de la Cruz pulled…
An LED light shaped like a film canister? Why not?
Aug 6, 2024
Alex Baker
If you like gimmicky-yet-probably-useless pieces of gear, then you’ll love this new magnetic LED light from TTArtisans. The affordable lens brand has released this little…
5 ways to make money from portrait photography
Aug 6, 2024
Alex Baker
Many of us become photographers a little bit by accident. You get a camera, you get obsessed, and the next thing you know, people are…
This is why intention is the most important part of your photography if you want to improve
Aug 5, 2024
Alex Baker
What makes you stop in your tracks, pull out your camera or phone and pause long enough to take a picture? Is it seeing something…
Godox unveils the AD600 Pro II, the ultimate all-in-one outdoor strobe
Aug 5, 2024
Alex Baker
Godox has announced the release of its brand new updated outdoor strobe, the AD600 Pro II ($899), and with it promises an unbeatable user experience….
7Artisans releases affordable Sprite 24mm-96mm T2.9 cine zoom
Aug 1, 2024
Alex Baker
Most dedicated cine lenses will set you back an arm and a leg…or three. So it’s great that there are companies out there that are…
How to create different portrait moods with natural light
Aug 1, 2024
Alex Baker
When someone tells you they are a natural light shooter, what do you immediately think? You probably assume that they are probably a wedding or…