Stock photography is a competitive market, but it can also be a rewarding one. If you're new to the industry, check out these top tips for making the most of your stock imagery portfolio.
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.
In the last year, DIY culture skyrocketed in popularity, and the photography community was no exception. Here are a few quick hacks that caught our attention, plus some tips for trying them at home.
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.
If you're stuck in a rut or looking for something new to try in 2021, read on for eight photography exercises guaranteed to get your creative juices flowing.
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.
From minimalist compositions to blurred human figures to 'blue hour' photoshoots, the last few years have brought new trends in the time-honoured genre of architectural photography.
Documentary photographer Simon King talks about the way he and the members of the British photography collective “New Exit Group” used a unique methodology to produce their debut zine.
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.
From negotiating with clients and editors to working with large teams, nine professional photographers reveal the top things they wish they had learned in school.
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.
From using shallow depth of field to shooting in the midday sun; twelve professional photographers reveal the photography 'mistakes' they love to make.
We asked seven photographers with vastly different—but equally identifiable—aesthetics to tell us about how they developed their styles. Here are their tips for creating your own.
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.
With more people than ever viewing freelancing as a long-term career path, we ask the experts how they combine creative skills and business expertise to cultivate a successful photography practice.
The COVID-19 crisis has impacted the income of almost 97% of photographers and as a result, many are finding fresh and creative ways to earn money from their work.
In the transition from analogue to digital, a smaller and smaller percentage of photos transition to print. However, we should not ignore the power of holding something tangible.
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.
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.
Whether you feel you’re in a rut, or simply want to keep pushing yourself to grow as a photographer, here are some helpful tips on how to be more creative with your photography practice.
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere the season for winter photography is on its way and this is your year to finally get those dramatic ice and snow photos you’ve been dreaming of.
We commissioned photographer Paul Hollingworth to create a photographic composition using paint, a skull and paint dripped in a tank of oil. Check out how it was done...
In the seventh instalment of our 'shooting series', James looks at using drones for photography and explores the unique results you can obtain with them.
Illuminate your photos with the Xenon brushes created by our very own Neil Ladkin. This interstellar set of brushes are now available to purchase on the Affinity Store.
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.
In the second instalment of our 'shooting series', James explores setting up your camera and post-production for creating a 'big stopper' effect with landscapes.
In the first instalment of our 'shooting series', learn how to shoot star trail photography, then edit and create powerful compositions in Affinity Photo.