Hannah Rooke
Having studied Journalism and Public Relations at the University of the West of England Hannah developed a love for photography through a module on photojournalism. She specializes in Portrait, Fashion and lifestyle photography but has more recently branched out in the world of stylized product photography. Hannah spent three years working at Wex Photo Video as a Senior Sales Assistant, using her experience and knowledge of cameras to help people buy the equipment that is right for them. With eight years experience working with studio lighting, Hannah has run many successful workshops teaching people how to use different lighting setups.
Latest articles by Hannah Rooke

The best camera under AU$500: cheap cameras with a bit of power
By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best cameras under AU$500, and you might be surprised how much you can get for your money.

The best lenses for iPhone and Android phones: add-on phone lenses
By Hannah Rooke last updated
Update Elevate your mobile photography with the best lenses for iPhone and Android phones

The best camera under AU$200
By Hannah Rooke last updated
UPDATED The best camera under AU$200 will enable you to capture some amazing memories on a budget and you'll be amazed at what you can get for your money

30 female photographers whose work deserves to be seen, studied, and celebrated, on International Women's Day
By Lauren Scott published
INT WOMEN'S DAY Discover 27 of the most innovative and prolific female photographers and how they've shaped the artform

The best digital photo frames in 2025: show off your shots in style
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated Display all your favorite photos without printing them with the best digital photo frames, and there's one to suit every budget

The best camera for video in 2025: find the best model for you
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide The best camera for video will depend on who you are, what you want to shoot and how much you want to spend

Best on-camera monitors: external screens and video recorders for filmmakers
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide The best on-camera monitors help you see what what you're filming and some even let you shoot in better codecs

The best selfie sticks for your smartphone, GoPro or camera
By Daniela Bowker last updated
BUYING GUIDE A selfie stick makes it easy to take group and individual self-portraits or shoot from higher viewpoints for a bird's-eye-like view while including more expansive backgrounds

I've had enough of lock switches on SD cards – it's time for them to go!
By Hannah Rooke published
Opinion There is nothing more frustrating than a corrupted memory ard especially when the problem could be avoided by removing one retired feature.

The best photo printing online: top services from around the web
By Ben Andrews, Hannah Rooke last updated
Buying Guide The best photo printing online services will offer high-quality prints, a fast turnaround, and won't cost the earth

What is camera shutter count, and how do you find out yours?
By Hannah Rooke published
SHUTTER COUNT Do you know your camera's shutter count? Here's what it is, and why it's important

I developed my film photos abroad and I was shocked by how cheap it was – it can work out as a free vacation!
By Hannah Rooke published
Travel If you have enough photos to develop, it might actually be cheaper to fly to Thailand.

I have to turn down well-paid work because my laptop just can't cope with editing video from modern mirrorless cameras
By Hannah Rooke published
Opinion Is modern video work paid enough given the tech required?

The best spy cameras: how to see other people without being seen
By Adam Juniper last updated
Buying guide Protect yourself and your property discretely, with the best spy cameras and hidden cameras available right now

I hoarded hundreds of gigabytes of RAW photos, until I saw sense and hit delete
By Hannah Rooke published
Opinion Most photographers will tell you to hold onto your RAW files, just in case you need them again. I say delete the rubbish ones, keep the good ones and free up space on your hard drive.

"I'll never take another boring sunset" — easily said, but harder to achieve
By Hannah Rooke published
Opinion Just by thinking about where you stand, you can take a different kind of sunset

3 bits of camera kit I wish I had taken with me backpacking in Asia (and 3 I should have left at home!)
By Hannah Rooke published
Opinion How do you decide what to take on a long trip? Your mistakes can take a moment, you'll live with them for months

Best camera bags for women
By Louise Carey last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best camera bags for women will be fitted to their figure and be a little more stylish than your average camera bag

It's been over 20 years since the first camera phone was released, and now we couldn't imagine life without them
By Hannah Rooke published
News Smartphones are an integral part of everyday life but 24 years ago the Nokia 3310 was about as advanced as it got

These are the 10 most Instagrammable spots in the UK for Valentine's Day
By Hannah Rooke published
News Seeking a romantic sunset? Planning to pop the question? A study reveals the UK's most Instagrammable hotspots to spend Valentine's Day

Amazing abstract aerial images claim International Landscape Photographer of the Year award
By Hannah Rooke published
News Incredible aerial shots capturing Earth's diversity claim top prize in the International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2023

Polar bear in a peaceful slumber wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice award
By Hannah Rooke published
News This year's competition received more than 50,000 entries demonstrating the connection between people and nature

Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 AF now available for Nikon Z mount too - for just AU$269
By Hannah Rooke published
News It's not very often you get an autofocus, wide-angle, fast aperture lens for for this sort of price
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