We unveil the long-awaited Version 2 of our award-winning creative suite, a new Affinity V2 Universal Licence ownership tier AND Affinity Publisher makes its way to iPad.
Each year we see a slew of talented Affinity users flex their creative muscles for Inktober, so this month, as an alternative we thought it might be fun to host a little drawing challenge of our own.
Bryn Jones is a concept artist for games and television who has worked for a number of high-profile clients. We first noticed his incredible work on Instagram and became interested to learn more.
Lukas Hoefer, aka inoubli4ble, is a self-taught digital artist from Cologne, Germany, who creates intriguing and surreal worlds by combining multiple images in Affinity Photo.
Having spent almost ten years working in the construction industry, Nelson swapped his tools for photography equipment and gradually began shooting architecture professionally. He reveals how...
Ben Wulf is a talented headshot and portrait photographer based in London. Between shoots, he kindly spoke to us about his work and his ethos when it comes to retouching.
Aleksandra graduated with a degree in architecture, but she always had a passion for drawing. So after years of working as an architect, she took the plunge and started a brand new career.
Full-time paramedic and passionate photographer Drew Aris creates beautiful aerial images of Australia’s varied landscape using his drone piloting, photography and image editing skills.
Sergio Villaschi creates the kind of still life photography that, at first glance, looks like a classic painting. We learn more about his process and what drew him to this style of photography.
There are countless YouTube channels to teach you the ins and outs of Affinity. But with so much choice, it's hard to know where to start. So to help you out, we've collated 16 of our favourites.
To mark the 25th anniversary of World Book Day on Thursday 3 March, we bring you our pick of talented children’s illustrators who use Affinity to bring children’s books to life.
RUBY LDN is a multi-genre photographer and a champion of black female photographers in the UK. We chatted to her about her work and the changes she would like to see in the industry.
The incredibly talented Felix Hernandez puts Affinity Photo through its paces while creating an atmospheric winter scene in his renowned dreamlike style.
Affinity user Alison Pinto has taken part in the 52Frames weekly photo challenge for the last three years, using it as an opportunity to up her photography game. We chatted with her to find out more.
New Zealand based photographer Kate Beauchamp talks to us about her photographic journey so far and how Affinity Photo has helped her grow as a photographer.
Enrique Figueroa of Frankentoon Studio shows us his photo collage process in Affinity Photo whilst providing a free asset pack so you can re-create this look too.
We speak to Chris Trudeau, game designer and owner of BT Studios, about their new hit game Monster Evolution and how the Affinity apps have become an integral part of his workflow.
We have scoured Instagram for the best Inktober and Vectober posts tagged with #madeinaffinity. Here are 15 artists who stood out from the crowd and the illustrations they created.
We chatted with New York fashion and beauty photographer Kudzai King about his approach to photography, what motivates him to create art and his thoughts on Affinity Photo for iPad.
Armed with his camera equipment and an 11 inch MacBook loaded with Affinity Photo and Publisher, social documentary photographer Ed Gold captures the lives of people and communities living off-grid.
Fay and Matt Doyle of This Expansive Adventure take us behind the scenes on a commissioned trip to Snowdonia, Wales, where they create a series of stunning panoramic images using Affinity Photo.
From the Export Persona, you can export selected areas (or slices) from your design, choosing from a range of sizes and file formats to export to simultaneously.
The Inpainting Brush Tool is perfect for removing unwanted content from a scene—as if by magic! In this article, Andy explains how it works and how to achieve the best results.
We had the pleasure of chatting with Doris Berlenbach-Schulz, an Affinity Photo user and nature macro photographer based in the biodiverse region of the Rhine Valley in Germany.
Yurii Suhov is an Arch-Viz artist with more than 15 years of experience in the world of architecture. He talks us through the software he uses and his process for creating 3D visualisations.
Game developer Jarek Majewski talks us through the creation of Unity’s latest 2D sample project—Dragon Crashers—and how he used Affinity Designer and Photo to make the 2D art.
Sparked by boredom and aided by online tutorials, Stacie Ma found her true passion in food photography and came out of a world pandemic with a bright new career. Here she tells us more.
We chat with French photographer and Affinity Photo user Pierre Belenfant about discovering his love of architecture and what appeals to him most about working in black and white.
Erica Bortoloso, also known as Ekira, is a freelance children's illustrator based in Italy. She talks to us about developing her cute characters and why she made the switch to Affinity.
We asked six professional photographers to tell us about the most common mistakes they see among beginners, and they shared their best tips for boosting your editing game.
Dutch photographer Marielle Groot Obbink took her love of music, festivals, and photography from a simple passion to a career. She tells us how she made the leap from hobbyist to freelancer.
3D artist Paco Barruguer creates photorealistic renderings for a host of different clients. He talks us through creating architectural visualisations and how Affinity Photo aids his post-production.
Fancy cameras are nice, but it’s the photographer—not the gear—that makes or breaks an image. We look at eight ways to improve your photography, regardless of the camera you're using.
Photographer and Affinity Photo user, Ege Ilicak, captures glimpses into peoples lives through a single frame, his passion for documenting humanity and diverse cultures clearly evident in his work.
Affinity Creative Sessions are back! Join us on the Affinity YouTube channel as we premiere a brand-new inspirational video every Friday at 4pm BST throughout May.
Phil Derbyshire is a talented 3D artist based in South Florida whose passion for storytelling is evident in the astonishingly detailed 3D worlds he creates.
Photographer Peter J Walsh immersed himself in Manchester’s rave scene in the late 80s and early 90s, documenting some of its most iconic moments for the music press, as well as his own photo archive.
Lora Vysotskaya is a digital artist from Ukraine. She fell into the world of photo manipulation after her husband asked her to make a couple of collages for his work and has loved it ever since.
Affinity user Simone Betz takes us behind the scenes on her latest fine art series Melted, a project she hopes will help highlight the effects of endless consumerism on the planet.
Sydney-based street photographer Grant Ashford talks to us about his varied career, the unorthodox shooting methods he uses and his top tips for capturing fleeting moments on the streets.
Brazilian born and self-proclaimed generalist artist, Iajhy Grant, tells us the story behind his 100 commissions piece 'Anthony' and more about his creative career.
Tom Wang is a piano teacher and part-time photographer based in Wiesbaden, Germany. He discovered his passion for photography around ten years ago when he first held a DSLR camera in his hands.
Our 1.9 update brings a host of new features to Affinity Photo. Here we take you through some of our favourites and explain how to get the most from them.
Cleonique was one of our selected 100 commissions artists at the start of the global pandemic. We caught up with her to hear more about the skill, passion and motivations behind her work.
We chat to the multi-award-winning photographer, filmmaker and graphic designer Johan Bos about his latest project ‘People. Places. Things’ and why he made the switch to Affinity Photo.
Erwin Zeemering is a digital artist and photographer who dedicates his spare time to colourising and restoring historic photographs. He talks to us about his process in Affinity Photo.
Join us on our YouTube channel from Monday, 30 November to Friday, 4 December as we premiere eight new free video sessions led by top artists whose creative content features on the Affinity Store.
Spanish illustrator and designer Javier Ramirez, the talent behind the brand Sr. Reny, tells us how his talent for creating intriguing and eye-catching designs is continuously evolving.
From what to look out for when shooting mist and snow, to advice on correcting common problems, and adding quality of light and composition; Jo shares her top tips for mastering winter photography.
In this article, Dimitrios takes us behind the scenes of the making of his 3D animation project HyperRace and shows us how he uses Affinity Photo to achieve the final look for his renders.
In this interview, Ivan provides tips for mastering headshot photography—from how to direct clients to get the best shot, to creating the best set up, and capturing shots with personality and depth.
This Inktober we've seen a stunning array of digital drawings made using Affinity. Here we share some of our favourite creations and a bit about the talented artists behind them.
Italian born photographer and cinematographer Thomas Moke talks about his unwavering passion for his art and what it's like to shoot for the fashion industry.
Talented designer Aldric Bonani self-published the children’s book “Palavrinha Desenhada” which was commissioned during 100 Days. 100 Commissions. Aldric tells us more about his work and life.
Automotive photographer Jonathan Pearce talks to us about his life-long passion for cars, how his photography career first began and what he loves most about shooting at night.
We interview Dr Shivam Maini; an Affinity user, photographer and photography coach based in the beautiful village of Natadol, India, overlooking the Himalayan peaks.
Photographer and Affinity Photo user Dylan Van Graan talks to us about his life-long fascination with aircraft and reveals how he captures his exhilarating aviation images.
Paul V Harrison is one of our 100 days. 100 commissions photographers. He loves sharing the hidden beauty in nature using the detail that’s possible with macro.
Freelance illustrator, graphic designer and 3D artist Benjamin Broschinski talks to us about his creative background, how he became skilled in multiple disciplines and his love of screen printing.
Brazilian photographer Marcelo Goulart talks candidly about the way photography has enhanced his life, finding inspiration in his dreams and what his creative aspirations are for the future.
Quinn Ballard is an architectural photographer with over 10 years experience. Here he provides some valuable insights into his work and what it takes to make it as a professional photographer.
Ever get stuck wondering which file format to use? In this article, we’ll explore some of the most commonly used file formats, and what to look for when deciding which type works best for your image.
Making your designs into printed merchandise can be daunting, so we're here to demystify the process and give you some tips on prepping your designs for a variety of products.
Modifier keys are a great way to fine-tune your tools and make tweaks as you go. Here are just a few of our favourite keys for working faster and smarter in Affinity Photo...
Eleni Debo's professional illustration brushes are perfect for a myriad of different projects. She talks us through how to get the best from her brush pack that is now available on the Affinity Store.
Photographer Dina Belenko talks us through the process of creating a magical silhouette still life photograph using paper cut monsters and objects from around her home.
Landscape photographer Axel Azni talks to us about raising awareness on environmental protection, his life-long passion for nature and how his photography career first began.
Laura Ferreira is one of the inspiring talents commissioned for our 1.8 update. We caught up with her post-edit to hear more about the vibrant soul behind the imagery and her experience with Affinity.
Thanks to today’s digital technology we can transform any image into black and white during post-processing, though it requires some knowledge and skill to achieve the best results.
We caught up with the brains behind Affinity Photo to find out what’s in store for our favourite photo editing app and how it feels to have developed the first fully-fledged image editing app on iPad.
Talented photographer Imma Barrera talks us through her work in night photography linking her lifelong passion for science, discovery and photography to help to raise awareness of light pollution.
Photographer and workshop leader Chris Patterson has been waxing lyrical about Affinity Photo for iPad, so we asked her to share her process for bringing fire and haunting beauty to your images.