
Beth Nicholls
Beth kicked off her journalistic career as a staff writer here at Digital Camera World, but has since moved over to our sister site Creative Bloq, where she covers all things tech, gaming, photography, and 3D printing. With a degree in Music Journalism and a Master's degree in Photography, Beth knows a thing or two about cameras – and you'll most likely find her photographing local gigs under the alias Bethshootsbands. She also dabbles in cosplay photography, bringing comic book fantasies to life, and uses a Canon 5DS and Sony A7III as her go-to setup.
Latest articles by Beth Nicholls

"It’s important to see AI as an opportunity and not as a threat", says Skylum
By Beth Nicholls published
Interview The future of AI in photography is a daunting one, but Skylum Luminar's Juliana Chyzhova has some interesting thoughts

Enabot EBO X Robot review
By Beth Nicholls published
Review The robots are taking over! This smart home companion can do some incredible things - but the price tag might just make you weep

The best iPhone 14 Plus cases: protect your new Apple device in style
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Buying guide The best iPhone 14 Plus case will help keep your phone protected from drops, knocks and scratches

Only 7.5% of photos are taken with cameras – phones now rule photography
By Beth Nicholls last updated
News Photographic trend data shows that social media has transformed photography - but maybe not in a good way

This smart home robot looks like a Star Wars droid, but boasts ChatGPT AI & a 4K camera
By Beth Nicholls published
Feature Our first impressions of the Enabot EBO X smart home robot

Pergear 35mm f/1.4 review
By Beth Nicholls published
Review This manual focus prime lens optimized for full-frame mirrorless cameras is perfect for subtle street photography

The best Google Pixel 7 Pro screen protector
By Beth Nicholls published
Buying Guide The best Google Pixel 7 Pro screen protectors will offer an additional layer of defense for your smartphone against cracks

Compact cameras are making a comeback while DSLR decline continues
By Beth Nicholls published
News CIPA's latest camera sales figures continue the dying DSLR narrative, but compacts are on the comeback trail

First female photographer Anna Atkins gets her beautiful cyanotypes republished 180 years later
By Beth Nicholls published
News Anna Atkins was the first person to illustrate a book with photographic images in the form of 19th-century cyanotypes

Mick Hutson 1965-2023: "Most people’s reaction to my job is ‘you lucky sod!'"
By Beth Nicholls published
News Mick Hutson photographed pretty much every rock legend during his 37-year career, but his charm is what people loved

See the winners of the All About Photo portrait competition
By Beth Nicholls published
News 25 talented photographers have been honored in the latest AAP Magazine portrait edition. This image gallery is superb

Over half a million photos entered in the 2023 CEWE Photo Award!
By Beth Nicholls published
News A total of 509,612 photos were submitted to the CEWE Photo Award making it the largest photo competition in the world

NASA's Image of the Day is a Space flower grown on the International Space Station
By Beth Nicholls published
News Did you know veggies and flora are grown during spaceflights? NASA's fun Image of the Day is a colorful orange zinnia flower

James Webb Space Telescope discovers asteroid belt comet has water vapor!
By Beth Nicholls published
News NASA's James Webb Telescope camera discovered a mystery in the form of a comet with water - but no carbon monoxide

Rankin among Abbey Road Studios Photo Awards judges 2023 – get entries in now
By Beth Nicholls published
News The 2023 edition of the Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards opens for entries today – and it's free!

Flashback One35 looks like a disposable camera, but is actually a low-tech digital compact at a super-low price
By Beth Nicholls published
News A blend of retro disposable and digital cameras, this new Flashback ONE35 camera lets you live in the moment again

Is Randy Johnson's dead bird the most morbid photography logo ever?
By Beth Nicholls published
News Baseball superstar turned photographer Randy Johnson has a business logo that recalls an unfortunate bird-exploding pitch

The best iPhone 14 Pro cases: Keep your new Apple device protected
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Buying guide Having the best iPhone 14 Pro case can provide peace of mind and prevent serious damage to your new Apple smartphone

The best iPhone 13 Pro cases: Keep your smartphone safe and secure
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Buying guide Having the best iPhone 13 Pro case can prevent the inevitable drops from causing permanent damage to your Apple device

'House of Bondage' by Ernest Cole receives major exhibition
By Beth Nicholls published
News Ernest Cole's 'House of Bondage' comprises devastating imagery depicting the Apartheid and racial segragation

The internet just can't figure out this latest photography optical illusion
By Beth Nicholls published
News No Photoshop or AI was used in the making of this image, so how on earth was it captured? Once you know, it makes sense

DxO's Nik Collection 6 modernizes the tech behind film looks and effects
By Beth Nicholls published
News The plugins offer a host of new features and upgrades for local adjustments, with a completely overhauled workflow space

Moment CineFlare Gold Streak Filter review
By Beth Nicholls published
Review Transform any scene into a creative playground with this light stretching filter from Moment - ideal for music photography
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