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
Why aren't more of the big-name camera brands making modern film cameras?
By Hannah Rooke published
opinion If Canon, Sony, or Nikon started making film cameras I would definitely be interested – the only downside of vintage models is the lack of parts
Has Amazon created its own CCTV network that promotes racial bias?
By Hannah Rooke published
Feature Your reasons for buying a ring doorbell may be innocent but they're are causing issues when it comes to privacy, race and persecution.
16th Astronomy Photographer of the Year Award is now open for entries
By Hannah Rooke published
News Be in with a chance of winning up to £10,000 when you enter the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Award
Portrait of Britain photo winners are "joyous, inclusive and thought-provoking celebration of what it means to live in Britain today"
By Hannah Rooke published
News The top 100 winning images for this year's Portrait of Britain tell a story of traditions, culture and community in the UK
Are Tamron shooters the most talented? Check out the stunning highlights of the Tamron photo contest
By Hannah Rooke published
News Tamron's Photo / Video contest showcases the diverse and extraordinary creativity of participants using Tamron lenses
A Nikon camera could be on board a North Korean spy satellite
By Hannah Rooke published
News North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is said to have seen images of the White House, Pentagon and US nuclear aircraft thanks to the Nikon camera on board a spy satellite
The Canon EOS R5 was the most rented camera in 2023. Well, kind of...
By Hannah Rooke published
News Canon and Sony dominate LensRentals' list of most rented photo and video equipment in 2023
£12,000 up for grabs in London Camera Exchange's debut amateur competition
By Hannah Rooke published
News There are just 2 weeks left to enter London Camera Exchange's debut photo competition open to amateur photographers worldwide
Dell's new 40" UltraSharp monitor introduces innovative tech for reducing eye fatigue
By Hannah Rooke published
CES 2024 Unveiled at CES 2024, Dell's new ultra-widescreen, ultra-high-resolution curved monitor delivers color, clarity and comfort
Sony could abolish the A7S line in favor of the compact FX3 II
By Hannah Rooke published
News Sony could massively switch up its camera lineup by replacing the A7S range with the FX series
Start 2024 with a new website and save 50% with an annual plan
By Hannah Rooke published
Opinion Creating a fresh website ready for the new year is the perfect way to start 2024 with a productivity boost (and avoid taking down the decorations)
Pentax's new film camera prototype is now complete, after a year of development
By Hannah Rooke published
NEWS Makoto Iikawa and Takeo Suzuki spoke to Barfout about the highs and lows of bringing a new Pentax film camera to the market
Photo editing changed forever in 2023, and forever more I rely on AI to make my life easier
By Hannah Rooke published
Opinion Adobe introduced its own text-to-image AI generation tool in 2023 and, by integrating it into Photoshop, it's changed how I edit my photos
These are the best photographs of 2023, from across the top photo contests
By Hannah Rooke published
BEST OF 2023 As the year draws to a close we take a look back at the incredible photo competition submissions from 2023
Amazon under fire for selling spy camera that was used to secretly record an underage student
By Hannah Rooke published
News Amazon hit with lawsuit after a man is jailed for invasion of privacy and child porn, using hidden cameras it sold
Skynet just got scarier: Midjourney 6 sets new standards for AI text-to-image generation
By Hannah Rooke published
News The latest version of Midjourney makes improvements to in-image text placements, textures and imperfections to create super-photorealistic images
NASA's spectacular Christmas Tree Cluster photo captures 5-million-year old twinkling stars
By Hannah Rooke published
news Composite image of deep space is perfect way to celebrate the holidays
2024 could see the release of 5 Sony cameras – including the flagship A1 II
By Hannah Rooke published
News Next year we could see the Sony A1 II, A7S IV, a brand new E-mount vlogging camera plus a replacement for the ZV-10
Samsung Galaxy S24 leaks reveal the most powerful AI-powered phone yet
By Hannah Rooke published
News With object removal for video, background expansion, real-time phone call translation, and a built-in chatbot, the S24 series will set the bar for smartphone technology
Casa Susanna photo book is testament to resilience and power of the LGBTQ+ community
By Hannah Rooke published
News In the 1950s and 60s, Casa Susanna acted as an oasis of relaxation, connection and freedom for the transgender community
Amazing abstract aerial photos of river beds and coastlines claim top prize in International Landscape Photographer of the Year
By Hannah Rooke published
News Tony Hewitt beat more than 4,000 submissions to the top prize with his stunning aerial photos taken in Western Australia
Lomography Nour Triplet V 2.0/64 Bokeh Control Art Lens review
By Hannah Rooke published
Review A flashy-looking lens that adds creativity to your portraits - but for a professional, it's heavy, slow to focus and expensive - that's 3 reasons it's a no from me
Don't bother taking a professional passport photo – it'll only be rejected!
By Hannah Rooke published
Opinion In the UK you can now take your passport photo at home but don't bother using a camera, your phone will work just fine
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