From ‘filling the frame’ to the ‘rule of odds,’ the world of photography has its fair share of dos and don’ts. In school, photographers are often taught to shoot in manual mode rather than auto, keep their ISOs as low as possible, and get perfect exposures without losing detail in…Read More

Affinity user Georg Walter talks to us about his new online magazine ‘M62’ dedicated to helping German users of the Affinity suite. Georg Walter is a freelance graphic designer and book author with over two decades of experience in the digital marketing and print industry. He is also an early…Read More

Video game enthusiast Sergio Gargallo has been making replica arcade cabinets in his spare time for more than 15 years. He talks us through the process for creating his latest cabinet—a replica of beat ‘em up classic Final Fight—using Affinity Designer on desktop and iPad. Sergio’s Final Fight replica arcade…Read More

In our content-heavy world, a distinct aesthetic can get your photography noticed—and recognised again and again. Maybe it’s an unusual lens, a unique filter, a custom preset, or an unconventional post-processing technique, but a visual ‘signature’ always sets an artist apart. “Being recognisable is critical in this digital era because…Read More

Set up your light trail shoot for success with these handy tips. Once you know what time of day is best for shooting, which circumstances will get you the best results, and how to maximise your existing photography setup, it becomes remarkably easy to get those classic, bright streaks travelling…Read More

At the beginning of 2020, Andrew Salfinger set himself a challenge: to create a hybrid vector and raster illustration during each month of the year and post it on social media. Now just over halfway through, he talks to us about what inspired his year-long challenge and what he’s learnt…Read More

Photographer Dina Belenko shows us how to add dynamism to a static flower photo using some simple but highly effective techniques. There are two sorts of objects which always look good in photos: sweets and flowers. They are the easiest objects to shoot, but that means you need to be…Read More

You’ve heard all the standard social media tips for photographers: post every day, share only your best work, maintain a consistent aesthetic, and use trending hashtags… Those are all essential and they form the foundation of any successful online presence, but within the last few months, the global pandemic has…Read More

We talked to our very own Affinity Photo product expert, James Ritson—who some of you may know as the voice of Affinity thanks to his stellar tutorials—to learn more about him and his role, and to see if he has any tops tips for Affinity Photo users. How did you…Read More

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. A few weeks ago, the Houston-based commercial/advertising photographer Nathan Lindstrom gave some advice to an assistant who was thinking about…Read More

How to connect with clients that honour your creative vision and value your time. According to the comprehensive Freelancing in America study, recently conducted by Upwork and Freelancers Union, the vast majority (78%) of freelancers believe that ‘soft skills’—including the ability to communicate and collaborate with others—are just as important…Read More

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.Read More

We speak to Lawrence Whitaker, co-founder of The Design Mechanism, to learn how the Affinity suite played a starring role in the creation of the company’s latest table-top roleplaying game ‘Lyonesse’. Tell us a bit about yourself and your company, The Design Mechanism. We’re a small company based in Ontario,…Read More

Almost every photographer has a favourite time of day, but for a select few, the right timing can become something more: a cornerstone of their artistic practice. For renowned American photographer William Eggleston, it was the golden hour, when warm rays of light made even the most mundane spaces pulsate…Read More

We launched Affinity Publisher, the third app in the Affinity suite, exactly one year ago. To celebrate the big day, we caught up with the app’s lead developer, Adam Whitehouse, to get the inside scoop on everything from the app’s conception to its latest major update. What inspired you to…Read More

In celebration of Affinity Publisher’s first birthday, we caught up with the app’s lead developer, Adam Whitehouse, to get the inside scoop on everything from the app’s conception to its latest major update. What inspired you to get into software development and how did you get to where you are…Read More

Using Affinity Photo for the first time, Xavier Portela embarked on his latest trip to Iceland armed with only his photography equipment and an iPad, leaving his usual laptop set up behind. He explains how travelling light turned out to be the perfect decision… About the photographer Meet Xavier Portela,…Read More

Talented still life photographer Dina Belenko shares her process for creating a refreshing water splash photo composition with flying fruit. Let’s dive in! Adding some dynamism to food photography is always a great idea! It’s an even better idea when shooting refreshing summer scenes with an enticing glass of cold…Read More

Here are eight top tips to help you achieve the best results when shooting indoors. Some of photography’s biggest trends in recent months—from the resurgence of the flash in fashion photography to professionally-shot, high spec building listings, to minimalist flatlays—all speak to the current demand for indoor photography, reminding us…Read More

Almost five and a half years ago, we launched the very first app in the Affinity suite: Affinity Designer. We caught up with the app’s lead developer, Matt Priestley, to learn all about the now award-winning app, its ongoing development and the ‘pinch me’ moments along the way. How did…Read More