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
Affinity Just Went Free Forever, But Is It Too Good to Be True?
Oct 31, 2025
Alex Baker
At the beginning of the month, Affinity pulled all of its apps from the website and teased us that ‘something big’ was on its way….
Stop Digging in Your Bag! Switch Lenses Instantly With the TriLens V2
Oct 30, 2025
Alex Baker
Photographers who carry multiple lenses often face the same problem: digging through a bag or juggling lens caps while trying to capture the next shot….
We Created a Cinematic Rain Effect Without a Studio, and the Results Were Surprising
Oct 29, 2025
Alex Baker
If there’s one thing about living in a hot country that I really miss, it’s the rain. Hard to believe, I know, but sometimes I…
5 Composition Mistakes That Are Secretly Ruining Your Photos
Oct 27, 2025
Alex Baker
Let’s be honest, we’ve all taken a photo that should have been amazing, only to realize something feels a bit off. The light is perfect,…
PSA: Don’t Forget to Download Your Creative Live Courses Now
Oct 27, 2025
Alex Baker
At the end of September, Creative Live announced that it would close down permanently. Emails were sent; however, if you’re like me, you may have…
“Boudoir Is Not Pornography”: This Photographer is Redefining Empowerment Through His Lens
Oct 24, 2025
Alex Baker
Boudoir photography has long existed in a grey area. It’s dismissed by some, often misunderstood, and rarely given the artistic credit it deserves. But for…
These Winning Dog Photographer Awards Photos Will Have Your Tail Wagging All Day
Oct 23, 2025
Alex Baker
The Dog Photography Awards have once again crowned the world’s top dog photographers, and the results are nothing short of ‘paw-some’. With over 2,000 entries…
Peak Design Just Made the Cleanest Camera Straps Yet, and (finally) a Mount You Can Tighten with Your Thumb
Oct 21, 2025
Alex Baker
Peak Design is back with some new camera gear, and this time it’s leaning into simplicity. The San Francisco-based company has unveiled its new Form…
Affinity Just Pulled Its Software and Everyone is Freaking Out
Oct 17, 2025
Alex Baker
Last week, Affinity did something that has sort of shocked the creative internet: they pulled all of their software from sale. Yes, right now, you…
Peak Design Tripod Pro Review: This Tripod is Smarter Than Me, It’s So Innovative I had to Read Instructions
Oct 15, 2025
Alex Baker
We have become accustomed to smart gadgets and intelligent machines in our lives, from our cars to our refrigerators. However, I have never been outsmarted…