Alex Baker, Author at DIY Photography https://www.diyphotography.net/author/alex-baker/ Your one stop shop for everything photo and video Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:15:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.diyphotography.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Alex Baker, Author at DIY Photography https://www.diyphotography.net/author/alex-baker/ 32 32 This photographer creates stunning visual poetry from his local surroundings https://www.diyphotography.net/this-photographer-creates-stunning-visual-poetry-from-his-local-surroundings/ https://www.diyphotography.net/this-photographer-creates-stunning-visual-poetry-from-his-local-surroundings/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:58:19 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279765 Canadian photographer Jason Pettit‘s work captures the raw beauty and intricacies of the natural world, with a particular focus on his local environment of Ontario....

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/this-photographer-creates-stunning-visual-poetry-from-his-local-surroundings/feed/ 0 Here are the astounding winning images of the 2024 iPhone Photography Awards https://www.diyphotography.net/here-are-the-astounding-winning-images-of-the-2024-iphone-photography-awards/ https://www.diyphotography.net/here-are-the-astounding-winning-images-of-the-2024-iphone-photography-awards/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:21:13 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279711 The iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) have once again unveiled a breathtaking collection of images, highlighting the extraordinary potential of smartphone photography in capturing powerful stories....

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/here-are-the-astounding-winning-images-of-the-2024-iphone-photography-awards/feed/ 0 How to master backlight in portrait photography https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-master-backlight-in-portrait-photography/ https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-master-backlight-in-portrait-photography/#respond Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:03:11 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279569 Backlighting is a powerful tool in portrait photography and gives you several different ways to highlight your subject and create visually stunning images. This lighting...

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-master-backlight-in-portrait-photography/feed/ 0 How to feather your light like a pro https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-feather-your-light-like-a-pro/ https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-feather-your-light-like-a-pro/#respond Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:03:47 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279459 When I started learning more about portrait lighting, I remember being a little confused about feathering the light. What could that possibly mean? And why...

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-feather-your-light-like-a-pro/feed/ 0 This man turned his house into a giant pinhole camera https://www.diyphotography.net/this-man-turned-his-house-into-a-giant-pinhole-camera/ https://www.diyphotography.net/this-man-turned-his-house-into-a-giant-pinhole-camera/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:49:23 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279407 It doesn’t take much to create a pinhole camera. You can pretty much make one out of anything that is light proof, from teddy bears...

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/this-man-turned-his-house-into-a-giant-pinhole-camera/feed/ 0 These impressive photos are the finalists of the 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year https://www.diyphotography.net/these-impressive-photos-are-the-finalists-of-the-2024-ocean-photographer-of-the-year/ https://www.diyphotography.net/these-impressive-photos-are-the-finalists-of-the-2024-ocean-photographer-of-the-year/#comments Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279330 Judges have sifted through thousands of stunning images to select this year’s finalists for the Ocean Photographer of the Year award. The final images include...

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/these-impressive-photos-are-the-finalists-of-the-2024-ocean-photographer-of-the-year/feed/ 1 Never miss out on a group photo again, with Google Pixel 9’s ‘Add Me’ AI feature https://www.diyphotography.net/never-miss-out-on-a-group-photo-again-with-google-pixel-9s-add-me-ai-feature/ https://www.diyphotography.net/never-miss-out-on-a-group-photo-again-with-google-pixel-9s-add-me-ai-feature/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:49:39 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279307 Google’s Pixel 9 phones have an interesting new feature called “Add Me,” which lets you create real-time composites in-camera-phone. At first, I thought it was...

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/never-miss-out-on-a-group-photo-again-with-google-pixel-9s-add-me-ai-feature/feed/ 0 These common portfolio mistakes make you look amateur https://www.diyphotography.net/these-common-portfolio-mistakes-make-you-look-amateur/ https://www.diyphotography.net/these-common-portfolio-mistakes-make-you-look-amateur/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:09:00 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279302 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...

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/these-common-portfolio-mistakes-make-you-look-amateur/feed/ 0 How to make your slow-motion footage look more cinematic https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-make-your-slow-motion-footage-look-more-cinematic/ https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-make-your-slow-motion-footage-look-more-cinematic/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:54:51 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279256 Slow motion is more than just a cool effect, it’s a way to capture the magic of a moment, and transform the ordinary into something...

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-make-your-slow-motion-footage-look-more-cinematic/feed/ 0 6 tips for mastering outdoor family portrait lighting https://www.diyphotography.net/6-tips-for-mastering-outdoor-family-portrait-lighting/ https://www.diyphotography.net/6-tips-for-mastering-outdoor-family-portrait-lighting/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:12:35 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279251 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...

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