Niall Hampton
Niall is the editor of Digital Camera Magazine, and has been shooting on interchangeable lens cameras for over 20 years, and on various point-and-shoot models for years before that.
Working alongside professional photographers for many years as a jobbing journalist gave Niall the curiosity to also start working on the other side of the lens. These days his favored shooting subjects include wildlife, travel and street photography, and he also enjoys dabbling with studio still life.
On the site you will see him writing photographer profiles, asking questions for Q&As and interviews, reporting on the latest and most noteworthy photography competitions, and sharing his knowledge on website building.
Latest articles by Niall Hampton
I’m mesmerized by this award-winning drone photograph of swimmers in the sea, it looks like a real-life fractal
By Niall Hampton published
Photo of the day Photo of the Day: Drone pilot and photographer, Hüseyin Karahan, captured this award-winning aerial shot of tens of swimmers splashing in the sea
“I saw my girlfriend diving towards them…” Freediver’s awe-inspiring underwater photo steals the shoal
By Niall Hampton published
Photo of the day Photo of the Day: Pro freediver, Benjamin Yavar, captured this award-winning underwater photo of the sardine run in Chile
"The Accidentally Wes Anderson community sees beauty in the world" says its official photographer
By Niall Hampton published
INTERVIEW Marjorie Becker takes us behind the scenes of the social media sensation that has just published its latest book
Get 14 bonus gifts with the February 2025 issue of Digital Camera
By Niall Hampton published
news 9 photo tips cards, 25 minutes of video lessons, 24 software extras and an ebook – another unrivaled selection from the world’s favorite photo mag
"The single most important part of the camera is the 12 inches behind it" says wildlife photographer David duChemin
By Niall Hampton published
Renowned photographer David duChemin will appear at The Photography and Video Show in March to discuss why it's so important to think about making pictures
"I shot 20,000 photos from train windows while traveling across the US"
By Niall Hampton published
Katie Edwards' 10,000-mile trip took 180 days and she hopes to turn her epic photographic odyssey into a book
Last call for entries to the Sony World Photography Awards 2025 – use our exclusive code to enter 20 extra images for free!
By Niall Hampton published
News Boost your chances of winning the Sony World Photography Awards 2025 Open Competition by using our exclusive code ahead of the January 03 deadline
Get 14 bonus gifts with the January 2025 issue of Digital Camera
By Niall Hampton published
news 9 photo tips cards, 28 minutes of video lessons, 241 software extras and an ebook – another unrivaled selection from the world’s favorite photo mag
"Two humpback whales literally came right up underneath me and one was looking straight at me as I took this photo"
By Niall Hampton published
Photo of the Day Renee Capozzola’s incredible black-and-white image of a humpback whale and calf won the HIPA General Category (black and white). Here’s its story…
Breathtaking photo of swirling sardines nets $5,000 prize in ViewSonic ColorPro Awards
By Niall Hampton published
news Underwater photo taken in the Philippines has the 'Momentum' to take top spot in international competition's fifth year
World's biggest photo prize was won using a 12-year-old DSLR and a kit lens
By Niall Hampton published
News Wind turbines under a moody sky were captured on an old enthusiast camera and its kit lens but wowed the judges of the HIPA $200,000 photo award
This photo won $200,000: picture of wind farm under a dramatic sky takes top dollars in HIPA contest
By Niall Hampton published
News The richest photography competition in the world has announced its grand prize-winning image showing the diversity of marine life
Get 14 bonus gifts with the December 2024 issue of Digital Camera
By Niall Hampton published
news 9 photo tips cards, 25 minutes of video lessons, 24 software extras and an ebook – another unrivaled selection from the world’s favorite photo mag
Get 14 bonus gifts with the November 2024 issue of Digital Camera
By Niall Hampton published
news 9 photo tips cards, 25 minutes of video lessons, 24 software extras and an ebook – another unrivaled selection from the world’s favorite photo mag
It took me 11 months using a camera trap to win Wildlife Photographer of the Year
By Niall Hampton published
interview Leading wildlife photographer Sergey Gorshkov had to use camera triggers and be very patient to get this amazing Siberian tiger shot
Remembering Tigers: latest book in photo conservation series is released
By Niall Hampton published
news We catch up with Remembering Wildlife founder Margot Raggett as the ninth coffee table book goes on sale
The Camera Never Lies… or does it? UK exhibition considers the power of documentary photography
By Niall Hampton published
features First part of a series called ‘What is Truth’ focuses on the role of photography in shaping the narrative of global events
Photographers Charles Glatzer and Nathan Lee Allen on their Yellowstone National Park conservation collaboration
By Niall Hampton published
feature The pair have come together to protect one of the most iconic US national parks – with some help from Canon USA
Get 14 bonus gifts with the October 2024 issue of Digital Camera
By Niall Hampton published
news 9 photo tips cards, 27 minutes of video lessons, 22 software extras and an ebook – another unrivaled selection from the world’s favorite photo mag
How I take fine-art photographs of horses with this simple camera setup
By Niall Hampton published
Tutorial Leading British equine photographer Emma Campbell uses a DSLR, a 24-70mm lens and natural light for her tender portraits
Light & Land’s 30th anniversary show celebrates the best in outdoor photography
By Niall Hampton published
news Join the leading photo tour company for its exhibition at London’s Mall Galleries from 3-7 September – entry is free!
Portrait photographer Réhahn: “Part of me wishes I could be a painter, but photography happens to be my chosen medium”
By Niall Hampton published
Feature The French photographer discusses his latest book, 100 Iconic Portraits, and why Impressionism is a major influence on his work
Get 15 bonus gifts with the September 2024 issue of Digital Camera
By Niall Hampton published
news 9 photo tips cards, 28 minutes of video lessons, 15 software extras, an image editor for Windows and an ebook – another unrivaled selection from the world’s favorite photo mag
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