
Gareth Bevan
Gareth is a photographer based in London, working as a freelance photographer and videographer for the past several years, having the privilege to shoot for some household names. With work focusing on fashion, portrait and lifestyle content creation, he has developed a range of skills covering everything from editorial shoots to social media videos. Outside of work, he has a personal passion for travel and nature photography, with a devotion to sustainability and environmental causes.
Latest articles by Gareth Bevan

Mous Flap Backpack with AiroFoam review: a stylish backpack with extra gear protection
By Gareth Bevan Published
Review This sleek everyday backpack doesn’t scream “camera bag,” but it offers more protection than most regular daypacks

Best lights for Zoom calls in 2026: look smart on camera with desktop lighting
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
Buying guide Look more presentable when videoconferencing, with the best lights for Zoom calls available today

Leica Leitzphone review: Xiaomi’s camera beast gets a Leica makeover
By Gareth Bevan Published
Review The Leica Leitzphone takes the Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s superb camera hardware and wraps it in a more overtly Leica-looking flagship

Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM review: the expansive view of this lens comes with an expensive price tag
By Matthew Richards Last updated
Review The Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM takes the company's hybrid VCM series of lenses to new widths. It's fast too, in more ways than one…

The best cameras for Instagram in 2026: take your gram game to the next level
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
UPDATED The best cameras for Instagram offer video and photo capabilities, WiFi transfer, and won't break the bank

Oppo Find X9 Ultra review: the closest phone yet to a real camera in your pocket
By Gareth Bevan Published
Review Four cameras, pro-grade video, and the best telephoto system I’ve used on a phone, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra is the new king of phone photography

Oppo confirms its working on its own gimbal camera to rival the DJI Osmo Pocket
By Gareth Bevan Published
News Oppo could be about to take on the DJI Osmo Pocket 4, with the company confirming it's exploring its own handheld gimbal camera

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra looks like a Hasselblad compact camera – and it's finally going global
By Gareth Bevan Published
News Hasselblad style and huge telephoto reach – the Oppo Find X9 Ultra might be the new king of camera phones

Vivo's new flagship is less of a smartphone and more of a complete pocket-sized camera system!
By Gareth Bevan Published
News The Vivo X300 Ultra is going global – and it looks like a monster for photo and video

The best tablets for photo editing in 2026
By Mike Harris Last updated
Buying guide Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, or Amazon: who makes the best tablet for photo editing?

The best APS-C compact cameras: pack pro-level image quality in your pocket in 2026
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
BUYING GUIDE Big image quality in a small package: here are the best compact cameras packing APS-C image sensors

Nothing Headphone (a) review: stylish over-ear option for video editing with huge battery life
By Gareth Bevan Published
Review Nothing’s cheaper over-ear headphones look the part, last seemingly forever, and get the basics right — but they are not the most comfortable all-day wear.

I’ve been using the Nubia Z80 Ultra, and are other flagship phones overpriced?
By Gareth Bevan Published
Opinion The Z80 Ultra has flagship performance and cameras for considerably less money than big-name devices. Are other phones just ripping you off?

The best gimbals for mirrorless and DSLR cameras in 2026
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
Buying guide The best DSLR and mirrorless camera gimbals can smooth out your footage and camera movements in ways that IBIS can't

Panasonic’s new Lumix ZS300/TZ300 compact camera gives travelers something smartphones still can’t
By Gareth Bevan Published
News A 1-inch sensor and 24-360mm equivalent zoom could make the Lumix ZS300/TZ300 a compelling alternative to shooting on your phone

The best upgrade for camera batteries is embarrassingly obvious – so why won’t camera brands do it?
By Gareth Bevan Published
Opinion I never thought a USB-C port could get me so excited!

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro review: the best-looking Nothing phone yet
By Gareth Bevan Published
Review The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro cameras don’t quite deliver flagship camera magic, but I think it's the best-looking Nothing phone yet

Panasonic Lumix DMW-DMS1 Microphone review: clever cable-free audio, but a little too exclusive
By Gareth Bevan Published
Review Panasonic’s compact digital hotshoe mic is neat, light, and sounds great – but its closed-off compatibility makes it hard to recommend beyond die-hard Lumix fans

Oppo Find N6 review: less crease, more camera
By Gareth Bevan Published
Review The Find N6 is Oppo’s most refined foldable yet, with a super-slim design, subtle crease, and genuinely good cameras for a foldable

Oppo’s latest folding flagship launches with 200MP Hasselblad camera and an almost invisible crease
By Gareth Bevan Published
News The Find N6 brings improved Hasselblad cameras and Oppo’s latest Zero-Feel crease

The Photography & Video Show is gear heaven – but I’m here for Samsung’s Creator Playground
By Gareth Bevan Published
News The amazing deals on cameras are great, but I’m here for the photo ops

Nothing Phone (4a) review: stylish design meets stylized photos
By Gareth Bevan Published
Review Nothing’s latest mid-range phone doubles down on its signature design and camera presets – but stylized photos can't prop up average camera hardware

Apple has unveiled its most affordable MacBook ever – this is the MacBook Neo
By Gareth Bevan Published
News With a Liquid Retina display, A18 Pro chip, and four new colours, the MacBook Neo aims to bring the Mac experience to more people
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