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
Create striking portraits like these using a hat as a gobo
Jan 10, 2022
Alex Baker
If you didn’t already know, the term Gobo is an acronym that literally means ‘Goes Before Optics’. What does that mean then exactly? Well, it’s…
Have fun with this wet method of light painting a waterfall with colourful neon lights
Jan 6, 2022
Alex Baker
There are so many ways to explore light painting, the possibilities are endless. One way to light paint a waterfall is the traditional method of…
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…
Speed up your Lightroom workflow with these 5 essential tips
Dec 20, 2021
Alex Baker
I am all about speeding up my workflow at the moment! If there’s a way to shave even seconds off my post-production work then I’m…