Lauren Scott
Lauren is a writer, reviewer, and photographer with ten years of experience in the camera industry. She's the former Managing Editor of Digital Camera World, and previously served as Editor of Digital Photographer magazine, Technique editor for PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, and Deputy Editor of our sister publication, Digital Camera Magazine. An experienced journalist and freelance photographer, Lauren also has bylines at Tech Radar, Space.com, Canon Europe, PCGamesN, T3, Stuff, and British Airways' in-flight magazine. When she's not testing gear for DCW, she's probably in the kitchen testing yet another new curry recipe or walking in the Cotswolds with her Flat-coated Retriever.
Latest articles by Lauren Scott
Update: NASA cuts live broadcast of today's astronaut spacewalk
By Lauren Scott last updated
news NASA was airing live coverage of its seven-hour US Spacewalk today, but it has been postponed due to "Debris Avoidance"
The James Webb Space Telescope brought us insane pictures of the cosmos in 2022
By Lauren Scott published
Features Images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reignited our fascination with astrophotography and learning about the universe – these are some of its best images so far
Street photography: how to remove distracting elements with long exposures
By Kim Bunermann published
Tutorial Use simple photographic techniques to remove unwanted moving subjects from your images
Ghosts of Christmas past: our favorite vintage-looking cameras
By Gavin Stoker published
Features Latest innovations are one thing, but the allure of a classic camera design remains strong and timeless – here’s why…
Landscape photography: shoot stunning panoramics and do justice to a vast scene
By Dan Mold published
Tutorial Take individual shots and merge them together in software to create an epic scenic vista
Why a photo calendar ended up being my best gift this year
By Lauren Scott last updated
Features I gave a CEWE Photo Calendar service as a last-minute Christmas gift and it was more popular than anything else I bought
Wildlife photographer Sharon Vanadia shares her story and Canon camera setup
By Dan Mold published
PRO KIT Italian wildlife photographer and doctor of environmental biology Sharon Vanadia shares her background and Canon camera gear
Veteran forced to leave the army for being gay finds the healing power of photography
By Digital Photographer, Peter Fenech published
Opinion Nature photographer Jean Macdonald on her mental health journey behind the lens and photography’s gift of expression
A photographer’s take on how modern children view Santa
By Lauren Scott published
Features London–based photographer Kate Abbey created a project after asking primary school children for their thoughts about Santa
Three reasons why your photos aren’t always sharp
By Jon Adams, Andrew James published
PRO TIPS Discover how to analyze your shots and pinpoint the specific causes of blurred images
Chris Fraikin‘s photographs capture the beauty of industrial buildings
By Niall Hampton published
interview The Dutch photographer has just re-published ‘Archtracts’, a book of mimimal-styled studies of architectural details
The best European landmarks to photograph
By Kav Dadfar last updated
LOCATIONS Europe is home to some of the best landmarks to photograph. In this guide, I round up seven of the best spots for photos
The best stocking fillers for photographers this Christmas
By Sebastian Oakley, Lauren Scott last updated
Buying Guide 20 low-cost gift ideas for photographers this holiday season
What does it take to be a successful fashion photographer in 2024 ?
By Digital Photographer, Kim Bunermann published
Interview Fashion and portrait photographer Siân Elizabeth gives an insight into her work
What is a smartphone periscope camera? The Oppo Find X6 could have one
By Rachael Sharpe published
News Oppo’s next flagship looks very promising for photography
These are the photography books I want to get for Christmas
By Lauren Scott published
Gift guide Try this selection of some of the best recent photography books for that last-minute Christmas present
8 tips for jaw-dropping winter landscape photography
By Peter Fenech published
Learn Master the elements to capture the colour, light Master the elements of winter landscape photography to capture the color, light and atmosphere of the season
Use overlays to transform your photography
By Lauren Scott published
Features Videographer and photographer Simone Ferretti shares how overlays can be used to improve your images
Landscape photography audiobook: pros share tips to improve your scenics
By Lauren Scott published
news Ross Hoddinott and Daniel Lezano share 20 years of landscape photography advice in a new easy-listen audiobook format
James Webb Space Telescope captures messy death of a star system
By Gareth Bevan last updated
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has revealed stars that shaped the Southern Ring Nebula
Google Pixel 7 Pro vs 6 Pro: what's the difference?
By Rachael Sharpe, Lauren Scott last updated
News Wondering exactly how the Pixel 7 Pro vs 6 Pro match up? Check out the main features and specs below
Fujifilm X-H2 review
By Rod Lawton last updated
review The Fujifilm X-H2 is the second of the two flagship cameras from Fujifilm in 2022, and it's as spectacular as the first!
Harry and Meghan Netflix trailer includes "misleading" papparazi images
By Hannah Rooke last updated
News The Duke and Duchess of Sussex face scrutiny over using unrelated images in their Netflix docuseries teaser trailer
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