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
Three crucial rules to follow when shooting a wedding – from the experts
By Hannah Rooke published
TUTORIAL These wedding photographers have over 10 years experience – these are the 3 most important lessons they've learned
James Webb Telescope photos of Ring Nebula show stunning unseen details
By Hannah Rooke published
News The James Webb Telescope has captured highly detailed photos of the Ring Nebula, 2,283 light years away
STOP SCROLLING! Your TikTok usage is polluting the planet
By Hannah Rooke published
NEWS TikTok is the world's most polluting social media platform, racking up 30.7 billion kilos of carbon emissions each year
Even ChatGPT knows that "the greatest photographers of all time is subjective"
By Hannah Rooke published
News When asked to name the 20 greatest photographers, ChatGPT gave some expected answers – but knew that it only scratched the surface
Winner of iPhone Photography Awards took crowning shot on an iPhone 12!
By Hannah Rooke published
News An iPhone 12 photo has won this year's iPhone Photography Awards, proving that you don't need the latest kit
Titan submarine's cameras could reveal what happened before its implosion
By Hannah Rooke published
NEWS On-board cameras could unravel the mystery of the doomed OceanGate submarine, before its Titanic mission
History Hit is on the hunt for the best photos of sites that tell a story
By Hannah Rooke published
News The Historic Photographer of the Year competition recognizes photographers with a passion for sites from the past
How to make your digital images look like they're shot on film
By Hannah Rooke published
VIDEO Some might call it cheating but, when film and development are so expensive, for some photographers it's the only option
Tamron calls time on 15 lenses – some after over 20 years
By Hannah Rooke published
News Tamron announces a list of lenses – all for DSLR systems, and some over 20 years old – that it will no longer repair
This Video Girl Barbie doll is unhinged… no wonder it had to be discontinued!
By Hannah Rooke published
news In 2010, Mattel released a Barbie doll capable of recording video sparking fear among the police, parents, and the FBI
Rabbi uncovers story of how Leica boss saved lives of hundreds of Jews
By Hannah Rooke published
News Rabbi Frank Dabba Smith discovers the untold tale of how Ernst Leitz II smuggled Jews from Poland to "work" in Leica showrooms around the world
Barbie cameras! These are 5 cameras we think Barbie would use (yes, they're pink)
By Hannah Rooke published
Feature If Barbie were a photographer or an influencer, we reckon she would opt for one of these perfectly suited Barbie cameras
Dark Energy Camera captures galaxy being slowly swallowed by its neighbor
By Hannah Rooke published
News Stunning shot of Hayley's Coronet and neighboring dwarf galaxy was captured by a ground-based infrared telescope
Buying a new camera? You might have to buy a separate charger too!
By Hannah Rooke published
Opinion I found out the hard way that Sony no longer supplies chargers with some mirrorless cameras - so I had to dig deep into my pocket!
Jurassic Park meets Night at the Museum as Red Bull teams up with Canon for skating shoot with a difference
By Hannah Rooke published
News For one night only the National History Museum was installed with ramps and rails and four female skaters were let loose
B&W film stock used in Oppenheimer was created specially by Kodak for the movie
By Hannah Rooke published
News The black-and-white scenes in Oppenheimer show more than just a brand-new film type – they offer a different perspective too
Adobe Firefly users generate more than 1 billion images in just 3 months
By Hannah Rooke published
News History has been made for Adobe as it celebrates its most succesful Beta launch ever – all thanks to AI
Is Sony regressing? Leaked video of the Sony Xperia 5 V reveals a missing camera
By Hannah Rooke published
News Could Sony be switching up (or down) the camera game on its next phone, as it reverts to a dual-lens system?
I just bought a new lens to revive my 9-year-old Fujifilm X-T1
By Hannah Rooke published
OPINION My Fujifilm X-T1 was lying around completely useless so I bought a lens for it and now I use it almost everyday
APS-C cameras ARE pro kit – as proved by Oppenheimer's publicity stills
By Hannah Rooke published
News Oppenheimer's on-set stills were shot on a Fujifilm X-H1, proving that APS-C cameras ARE for pros
A Barbie world: Create a Barbiecore fantasy land with Adobe's Generative Fill tool
By Hannah Rooke published
News As the lyrics say, life is your creation and now you can make the Barbie aesthetic a reality with simple text prompts
iPhone 16 Pro Max rumors are flying around before the iPhone 15 is even out
By Hannah Rooke published
News The iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to have a super telephoto periscope lens capable of a 300mm zoom
What is IMAX and why should you watch Oppenheimer on an IMAX 70mm screen?
By Hannah Rooke published
News Oppenheimer's director Christopher Nolan advises people to watch the film on a 70mm IMAX screen to get the best experience
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