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Underwater photographer Dr Jens Hartmann: ‘blue water, blue sharks, no ground below me’
Interview with Dr Jens Hartmann underwater photographer and authorArtist Giuliano Brocani: ‘Who is there that does not love impossible monsters?’
We asked art-director, designer and digital artist, Giuliano Brocani, what inspires him to create his concept illustrations.The questions you should be asking every photography client
Nico Goodden shares advice on what to ask clients before accepting a commission.Stars Over Atacama: Astronomical imaging at the European Southern Observatory
Astronomer Zdeněk Bardon talks about astronomy and photography at the European Southern Observatory.Designer Pierrick Calvez: ‘I throw in some shapes and try to find a resonance’
Pierrick Calvez is a designer and illustrator who likes to talk simply about typography and creativity online. He also gives lectures in France and China.Product photographer Fernando Martins Ribeiro: ‘depart from the typical image of very static objects’
Still life and product photographer, Fernando Martins Ribeiro, gives us an insight into how his studio works and the technique of capturing industrial and fashion photographs.Recently added
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Explore professional print terminology and concepts in readiness for preparing a document and final artwork delivery to your print partner.Raise the roof: a guide to creative crowdfunding
An overview of our pick of crowdfunding and subscription platforms for creative businesses.Shooting roar! Five top tips for photographing wild animals
The team behind the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, sponsored by Affinity Photo, give their five top tips for taking great wildlife photographyDesigner Ale Urrutia: ‘I’ve always been an observer’
Multi-talented designer Ale Urrutia talks to us about his ‘FORMA’ card deck commission which he created in Affinity Designer.Light, dark, moods and methods: product shooting tips with Fernando Ribeiro
We spoke to product photographer Fernando Martins Ribeiro to discuss his top tips for shooting for publications, clients and portfolio...Channels
Learn what Channels are in image editing and what you can do with them.Illustrator and designer Agata Kubiak: ‘I don’t like to be literal when I create something’
Agata Kubiak is a designer from Gdańsk, Poland. Besides web design and development, she has a passion for graphic design, branding, illustrations, drawings and paintings.A sneak peek at our Spotlight contributor gift box…
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