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

The skin is the star in these make-up free beauty portraits by Pratik Naik

Jan 5, 2022 Alex Baker

The name Pratik Naik is probably already familiar with you. He’s become a bit of a household name for image retouching and if you haven’t…

My 10 favourite images from 2021, and yes they are mostly personal work

Dec 29, 2021 Alex Baker

It’s always interesting at the end of a year to look back and reflect on where you’ve been, and where you’re going to go next…

Venus Optics announce new Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF lens

Dec 28, 2021 Alex Baker

Venus Optics, the company behind Laowa lenses has just announced the release of their latest full frame lens in the Argus series. It’s a 45mm…

Christian wedding photographer who refused to photograph same-sex weddings loses court case

Dec 28, 2021 Alex Baker

A Christian wedding photographer who refused to photograph same-sex marriages has had her case dismissed. The photographer, Emilee Carpenter argued that the non-discrimination laws violated…

What gear do you really need for landscape photography?

Dec 24, 2021 Alex Baker

What’s in your camera bag? For me, it obviously depends on what, where and how I’m shooting. I generally have a minimum gear grab bag…

Watch this footage from an action camera on a weather balloon 100,000 feet up in space

Dec 20, 2021 Alex Baker

Have you ever been tempted to see how far you can push an action camera? I mean they always boast of being able to do…

Create dramatic portraits with a homemade Gobo like this photographer

Dec 20, 2021 Alex Baker

What makes a portrait dramatic? If you search the internet you’ll get quite a few answers, ranging from the practical to the abstract. Suggestions such…