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
Pop-up London show curated by top photographer Rankin to highlight sanitation crisis
By Niall Hampton published
news Collaboration with WaterAid celebrates the ‘Best Seat in the House’ – a luxury denied to 1.7 billion people worldwide
Get 14 bonus gifts with the February issue of Digital Camera mag, including 9 photo tips cards
By Niall Hampton published
news Plus a software bundle worth $200/£150, 45 minutes of video lessons and a camera buyer’s guide ebook – subscribe before 17 Jan and get 3 issues for $3/£3/€3!
5 things to know before buying a macro lens
By Niall Hampton last updated
Video Want to shoot macro photography, but don't know where to start? Here are 5 tips for choosing and using macro lenses
Amazing insects montage takes top prize in Close-up Photographer of the Year 2021
By Niall Hampton last updated
NEWS Winning image nets $3,400 (£2,500) as celebration of macro, micro and close-up photography goes from strength to strength
Is phone photography REAL photography? A day in the life of pro shooter Mike Kus
By Niall Hampton published
pro masterclass Phone photography – is it "proper" photography? Behind the scenes on a landscape shoot with camera phone pro, Mike Kus
Get 13 bonus gifts with the January issue of Digital Camera, including 9 photo tips cards
By Niall Hampton published
news Plus a retro action kit for Photoshop, 54 minutes of video lessons and a camera buyer’s guide ebook – another unrivaled selection of gifts with the world’s fave photo mag
Behind the scenes of Rankin’s London West End theater portraits photo shoot
By Niall Hampton published
news How the top photographer captured 150 images over five days for the ‘Performance by Rankin’ project at Fujifilm’s House of Photography
Amazing photographs of African wild dogs star in new conservation book
By Niall Hampton published
NEWS Remembering African Wild Dogs is an ideal Christmas gift – and you can bid in the project’s online auction, until 14 November
Get 12 bonus gifts with the December issue of Digital Camera, including 9 photo tips cards
By Niall Hampton published
news Plus a skies kit for Photoshop, 76 minutes of video lessons and a camera buyer’s guide ebook – another unrivaled selection of gifts with the world’s fave photo mag
London West End theatre stars pose for Rankin in post-lockdown photo fundraiser
By Niall Hampton last updated
news See 150 new images in the ‘Performance by Rankin’ exhibition at the Fujifilm House of Photography, until 30 January
Landscape Photographer of the Year 2021 winner announced!
By Niall Hampton published
NEWS “Beautiful composition” of Sussex footpath tops 14th year of prestigious competition and lands £10,000 ($13,600) top prize
Own a Bruce Gilden print for $100 – Magnum Square Print Sale is on now
By Niall Hampton published
NEWS Works by 110 photographers appear in the ‘On the Horizon’ sale, in partnership with Aperture, until 24 October
Get 12 free gifts with the November issue of Digital Camera, including 9 photo tips cards
By Niall Hampton published
news Plus a Mono FX Pack for Photoshop, 76 minutes of video lessons and a camera buyer’s guide ebook – another unrivaled selection of gifts with the world’s fave photo mag
Stunning frozen lighthouse shot tops world’s largest photo competition
By Niall Hampton published
NEWS Winning entry from the CEWE Photo Award 2021 Landscapes category bags German photographer a generous cash prize, plus photography kit and CEWE products
Get 12 bonus gifts with the October issue of Digital Camera, including 9 photo tips cards
By Niall Hampton published
news Plus 32 light leak effects for Photoshop, 55 minutes of video lessons and a camera buyer’s guide ebook – another unrivaled selection of gifts with the world’s fave photo mag
5 quick questions with The Photography Show 2021 speaker Mike Kus
By Niall Hampton published
TPS 2021 Catch his talk ‘The Pocket Photographer’ at the Behind The Lens theatre, 20 September at 2pm
Winners of world’s richest photographic awards announced
By Niall Hampton published
news Brazilian photographer Ary Bassous bags $120,000 share of the $450,000 prize fund of ’Humanity’, HIPA’s 10th edition
Photo London is now open – here are 5 things to see during your visit
By Niall Hampton last updated
NEWS The international fine art photography fair returns to Somerset House until 12 September
See Rankin’s special show at Photo London and attend his open studio events
By Niall Hampton last updated
NEWS The leading portrait photographer will be opening his studio for afternoon tea, signing his latest book – and more!
Photo London returns to Somerset House next week: all you need to know
By Niall Hampton published
NEWS The international fine art photography fair will also run in parallel as a digital event, until 28 September
Get 14 bonus gifts with the September issue of Digital Camera, including 9 photo tips cards
By Niall Hampton published
news Plus 12 Photoshop actions, 54 minutes of video lessons and a Skies Bundle for Skylum Luminar AI worth £45/$58 – another unrivaled selection of gifts with the world’s fave photo mag
Mark Power to explore imaginary landscapes in his Super Stage talk
By Niall Hampton published
TPS 2021 The renowned documentary photographer is speaking at The Photography Show on 18 September – get your tickets now!
Fujifilm launches another printlife@home digital photography exhibition
By Niall Hampton published
NEWS Plus, five winners of the weekly themed photo competition will bag discount vouchers for printing – or an instax instant camera
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