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 magic with this 3 light gelled portrait set-up
Jan 17, 2022
Alex Baker
Studio photography can be so creative. All you need is a subject and a light. But after you’ve mastered one light, the possibilities are endless….
Watch this Nat Geo big cat photographer show his editing process using a little cat
Jan 14, 2022
Alex Baker
If you’ve read the National Geographic magazine at any time in the past 20 years then you’ve probably seen some of Steve Winter‘s images. Much…
This is what a portrait looks like at every aperture
Jan 14, 2022
Alex Baker
What’s your go-to aperture that you always seem to gravitate towards? Go on, I bet you have one, even if you hesitate to admit it!…
Pantone reveals SkinTone Validated, the world’s first tech validated skin tone resource
Jan 11, 2022
Alex Baker
The colour giant Pantone has announced the launch of the world’s first validation program for skin tones for technology. It’s called SkinTone Validated, and like…
How to use reflections in sun glasses to enhance your images not distract
Jan 11, 2022
Alex Baker
I remember when I was studying photography that the most difficult assignment we were given was photographing shiny objects. I stupidly chose to photograph a…
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…