Alistair Campbell
Alistair is the Features Editor of Digital Camera magazine, and has worked as a professional photographer and video producer.
Latest articles by Alistair Campbell
![City breaks in the summer are a perfect time to practise street photography says Alistair Campbell](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4tyHximUWHSLButxVhESXA-320-80.jpg)
Make shooting street scenes a breeze with these camera settings
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL City breaks in the summer are a perfect time to practise street photography says Alistair Campbell
![Canon 50mm portraits](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fHDBeKYtmCNieRqm7EF8fd-320-80.jpg)
Picture perfect, penny-wise portraits with a "nifty-fifty" lens
By Alistair Campbell published
Video Get the most bang for your buck when shooting portraiture, using a budget 50mm prime lens with a wide aperture
![How to shot virtual photography with your games console](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F4yKrwyBmefiTd22nqRvxY-320-80.jpg)
How to use a virtual camera to create pleasing screen grabs in computer games
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell tries a virtual camera to practise photography from his sofa
![Alistair Campbell shows you how to draw the viewer’s attention to the key areas of your scene](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mu5wcoV6PugK7dKWXFJe9h-320-80.jpg)
Use a mini tripod to focus on foregrounds when photographing landscapes
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell shows you how to draw the viewer’s attention to the key areas of your scene
![Mariachi group in Izamal, Yucatan, Mexico](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tqoyKsP8a3V5Tz2fSER3YM-320-80.jpg)
5 tips for taking terrific travel photos anywhere
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Here are some top tips and tricks for taking authentic vacation photos on your summer getaway – wherever it is
![Rugby action photo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JsjNxNBMdV9UQj9afrihAU-320-80.jpg)
How I stay pitch perfect when photographing sport
By Alistair Campbell last updated
TUTORIAL You don’t need a press badge to visit your local club and capture some fast-paced action says Alistair Campbell
![Jack B Coll creates visual artifacts using everyday objects](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9zmZGBAdBWKWH5bTiRMUoT-320-80.jpg)
I like to describe my style of photography as ‘magpie meets mad scientist'
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Jack B Coll creates striking portraits in the studio using everyday objects
![Stuart Hamon sets his sights on shooting stunning seascapes during the golden hour](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rGTdNpHY9qihKt6bywSJtY-320-80.jpg)
Landscape photographer takes it slow with coastal shots near his island home
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Stuart Hamon sets his sights on shooting stunning seascapes during the golden hour
![Shooting with natural light is a key skill for any photographer, says Alistair Campbell](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4H6r7ipdfHX6fn2ae7RGLh-320-80.jpg)
Can shooting in natural light be this simple?
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Shooting with natural light is a key skill for any photographer, says Alistair Campbell
![Phil Howell says the golden hour is a special time to go out to shoot scenics](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6TTFvRdZ3tUZthDTPWPyG4-320-80.jpg)
When is the best time to go out and shoot landscape photos?
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Phil Howell says the golden hour is a special time to go out to shoot scenics
![Photographing cosplay events with one lens and a single light](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GBEPVFD2Q9gdJ2noLgT9jW-320-80.jpg)
I went to Secret Con with just this one lens and light combo
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell goes to Gloucester Prison to photograph a cosplay event at Secret Con
![Using a single ring light for portrait photography](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uJSiPUvSKfa7PMLEtCGAr7-320-80.jpg)
Just one ring light? I can't believe portrait setups can be this easy!
By Alistair Campbell published
Portrait photography using just a single LED ring light
![Get out in the soft spring sun and conquer the basics of backlit portraits with these top tips, says Alistair Campbell](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xJu89Lx9KzfyNHhNXXw77R-320-80.jpg)
How to use the beauty of backlighting in portrait photos
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Get out in the soft spring sun and conquer the basics of backlit portraits with these top tips, says Alistair Campbell
![How to photograph toys on location with a Weeylite](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Up9ZX6MEGn9oCAR8pCa3aC-320-80.jpg)
May the 4th be with you! Take toy photos in some In-Hothspitable terrain
By Alistair Campbell published
STAR WARS DAY Got snow where you live? Wrap up as warm as a Star Wars rebel trooper and re-enact an iconic movie scene
![NiSi Macro focusing rail](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XJnPgLpSFpasikmS9XDZ23-320-80.jpg)
How to use a macro focusing rail for a focus-stacked close-up
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell uses a macro-focusing rail from Nisi to stack multiple subjects for a deeper depth of field
![Magic eraser not needed opinion](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TQVu4omuA2n7eSc25P2PGJ-320-80.jpg)
Why I don't use Google Magic Eraser
By Alistair Campbell last updated
Opinion Here's why you shouldn't edit out people in the background of your camera phone snaps
![Fujifilm X-T4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WRbuLmVA9mYfiavZ3WQZHj-320-80.jpg)
Fujifilm X-T4 review
By Rod Lawton, Alistair Campbell last updated
Review The Fujifilm X-T4 has everything we wanted in a successor to the X-T3, with IBIS, a vari-angle screen and better battery life!
![Adaptalux](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jpbPwGx5SwGLpnyeYzc9w-320-80.jpg)
This small lighting kit will have a BIG impact on your photography
By Alistair Campbell last updated
Opinion Why the Adaptalux macro lighting kit is an essential addition to your miniature photography adventures
![Alistair Campbell shows you how to photograph the golden season, minus the golden colours](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3bJPqsiJamyxBMnLBpsP9n-320-80.jpg)
Fall is the golden season… so try taking photos in black and white!
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL This is how to photograph the golden fall season – minus the golden fall colours
![Alistair Campbell balances off-camera flash with ambient light for a modern edgy look](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KLF8M363TU4dMGTeXGrU6n-320-80.jpg)
How to balance off-camera flash with ambient light for edgy street portraiture
By Alistair Campbell published
HOW TO Learn to balance off-camera flash with ambient light for a modern, edgy look to your street portraits
![Gold plated Hasselblad 2000](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cp5sEqiJSYdfMQJFKdzhwg-320-80.jpg)
Gold-plated Hasselblads and snakeskin Mamiyas: what are these cameras worth?
By Alistair Campbell published
News We find out how much some of the rarest Leica, Hasselblad and Mamiya cameras are worth at auction
![Ben Wootton experiments with a range of settings for landscapes with a difference](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gJRxHyCxyUCRnDwjKhLMHC-320-80.jpg)
Photographer Ben Wooton's top tips for shooting landscapes differently
By Digital Camera published
INSPIRATION Take a different approach to landscape photography with the advice of pro Ben Wooton
![TPS 2022 5Qs Chase Jarvis listing image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MWjn4bkzXRyQcpRQVBqjgA-320-80.jpg)
Five quick questions with pro advertising photographer Chase Jarvis
By Alistair Campbell, Niall Hampton last updated
TPS 2022 Catch this top advertising photographer's inspirational talk about creativity at The Photography Show on September 17
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