With New Year celebrations on the horizon, six professional photographers reveal their secrets for capturing awe-inspiring creative shots of fireworks. Read on for their top tips!
The road to becoming a full-time photographer is rarely linear, and that course changes from artist to artist. Still, there are some things everyone can do to set themselves up for success.
In this guide, seven miniature photographers share some of their most valuable tools and offer tips for getting started with the magical world of all things tiny.
Looking to achieve a cinematic feel in your photography? Here are some tips from the pros for creating a mood and telling a story within a single frame.
With “astro-tourism” on the rise, we asked a group of talented stargazers to share the secrets behind their best shots. Read on for their top tips for photographing star trails.
As we head into autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, we asked four professional photographers to share their secrets for making spectacular pictures this time of year.
We asked a group of talented photographers spanning all genres, from wedding to still life, to tell us about some of the ways they are reducing their impact on the environment.
We asked ten professional photographers and filmmakers to tell us about some of their favourite DIY techniques, effects, hacks, and tools. Read on for some cool ideas to try out at home.
Five established photographers share their evergreen advice for growing and maintaining a meaningful online presence. Trends might come and go, but these tips will remain relevant for years to come.
We asked four outstanding photographers from around the world to share their secrets for capturing timeless and compelling landscapes. Read on for their best tips.
Lettering artist and asset creator Snooze One shares his top tips for adding the finishing touches to your lettering to make it stand out from the crowd.
We asked eight photographers about the challenges they’ve found most valuable. This list includes some familiar ideas and some brand-new ones, all designed by photographers for photographers.
Nine extraordinary artists reveal the alternative processes closest to their hearts, ranging from carbon prints to chemigrams, and share their top tips for getting started.
We asked five leading pet photographers from around the world to divulge their secrets for creating unforgettable images, whether you’re working with a client or your own four-legged friend.
Eight professional photographers share their best tips for finding and approaching a potential mentor and for fostering a meaningful long-term relationship.
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.
In photography, everything can change when the right person takes notice. Here are eight valuable tips to help you get your work in front of the right people.
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.
Whether you’re shooting ordinary items from your kitchen or venturing into your backyard for some macro wildlife images, here are some key tips to keep in mind.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New to Affinity Publisher? To help you find your way around the app and get to grips with everything it has to offer, Product Expert Emily has put together a handy beginner's guide.
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.
Throughout May 2020, as a way to stay connected while so many of us are still in lockdown, we’ll be bringing you inspirational, free video sessions led by top creative talent.
We interviewed twelve photographers about how they are spending their time during the coronavirus 'lockdown'. Here are some of their best ideas for staying productive while remaining at home.
With record numbers signing up to our 90-day free trials, we thought now would be a good time to shine a spotlight on some of the top learning articles for Affinity newcomers.
After several weeks working from home amidst the Covid-19 outbreak, here are 14 things we’ve learned to help boost productivity, ensure household harmony and keep your spirits up.
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.
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.
In this guide, you’ll learn about managing your equipment during a night shoot, balancing your exposure settings and techniques to use both in-camera and during post-processing.
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.
In this article product expert Matt Searston shows us how to create an illustration from start to finish, while seamlessly switching between Affinity Designer on iPad and desktop.
New to Affinity Designer? To help you find your way around the app and get to grips with everything it has to offer we’ve put together a handy beginner's guide.
We release updates to our software all the time, and what's more, they're free for existing customers. In this article, we tell you how to install these updates.
London fashion photographer Girl who shoots—aka—Alina Budina, tells us her top advice for collaborating on photo shoots with other creative professionals and what you should expect...