Alex Baker

1 week ago | diyphotography.net | Alex Baker

I think there are two types of photographers in this world: those who carry just one lens and body in one carry-on backpack, and those who bring all the gear just in case. I wish I could say I’m a minimalist, but then my experiences have shown that having a back up camera body can be a great ideas sometimes. There has got to be a happy medium, right?

1 week ago | diyphotography.net | Alex Baker

DxO has released Nik Collection 8, the latest version of its popular plugin suite for Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, and DxO PhotoLab. This update brings about a significant number of updates and new features, such as a redesigned Photoshop panel, better masking capabilities, and significant improvements to Silver Efex and Color Efex. These updates promise to make your editing workflow more seamless than ever before. One of the biggest changes in version 8 is how the plugins now work with Photoshop.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Alex Baker

6 hours agoA vibe! Janelle Monáe changed out of her trompe l’oeil Met Gala suit, and into a corset + anchor nipple pasties for the after-party! And honestly? Could not be more obsessed, especially with the monocle. Janelle spoke to the New York Times about her "time-traveling dandy" look for the 2025 Met Gala, …

1 week ago | diyphotography.net | Alex Baker

Smartphone cameras have come a long way, and for many creators, they’re now powerful enough to handle everything from travel vlogs to professional client work. But if you’ve ever tried to build a proper shooting setup around your phone (adding a mic, a light, or mounting it to a tripod), you’ll know it can quickly get messy. That’s where the Moment SuperCage comes in. It’s designed specifically for mobile filmmakers and aims to give you a more solid, flexible way to rig up your phone for filming.

2 weeks ago | diyphotography.net | Alex Baker

Accsoon has expanded its wireless transmission ecosystem with two new monitors: the Cineview M7 and M7 Pro. The monitors are designed for flexibility and ease of use, and these 7-inch touchscreen monitors pack in a ton of features while maintaining compatibility with Accsoon’s existing wireless systems. These new products are designed to offer a versatile, high-performance solution for content creators who need both monitoring and wireless transmission capabilities on set.