Alex Baker

2 weeks ago | diyphotography.net | Alex Baker

Spring has sprung and with it comes a wonderful palette of rich colours and flowers and blossoms. It’s a great time to get outside with your camera, and with a couple of lenses you can create some exceptionally beautiful images. In this video, landscape photographer Albert Dros walks us through his top ten tips to photograph spring flowers.

2 weeks ago | diyphotography.net | Alex Baker

If you’ve been shooting for a while, you can become quite comfortable doing things the way you’ve always done them. And often, that’s perfectly fine. However, technology is moving swiftly, and it’s always a good idea to try out new ways of doing things to see if they could work better for you. In this video for Adorama, David Bergman answers the question of whether to shoot in the regular RAW mode or Canon’s C-RAW mode.

2 weeks ago | diyphotography.net | Alex Baker

I don’t want to sound alarmist, but if you’re stateside and thinking about buying any new camera gear (or, indeed, Apple products), you might want to seriously consider buying now. Otherwise, you could be paying an arm and a leg more for the exact same products now that Trump’s trade tariffs have been put in place. I’d like to clarify that this article is merely for information, here at DIYP we are staying politically neutral.

3 weeks ago | diyphotography.net | Alex Baker

When it comes to portrait photography, Lindsay Adler is renowned for her glamorous, high-fashion shots of women. But when she turns her lens toward male subjects, she brings the same level of drama, just with a different approach. In this tutorial for Adorama, Lindsay breaks down her process for creating striking black-and-white portraits of men using one, two, or even three lights, all within a relatively small space.

3 weeks ago | diyphotography.net | Alex Baker

Viltrox has introduced its latest addition to the Air series of lightweight lenses with the AF 50mm F2.0 Air FE/Z. It’s a full-frame prime designed for portability and performance. With a classic 50mm focal length, an F2.0 aperture, and a surprisingly compact build, this lens aims to be a versatile option for both enthusiasts and professionals. Weighing just 205–220g, the lens lives up to the Air branding, making it an easy carry for street photography, travel, or casual shooting.