
Hannah Rooke
Having studied Journalism and Public Relations at the University of the West of England Hannah developed a love for photography through a module on photojournalism. She specializes in Portrait, Fashion and lifestyle photography but has more recently branched out in the world of stylized product photography. Hannah spent three years working at Wex Photo Video as a Senior Sales Assistant, using her experience and knowledge of cameras to help people buy the equipment that is right for them. With eight years experience working with studio lighting, Hannah has run many successful workshops teaching people how to use different lighting setups.
Latest articles by Hannah Rooke

Titan submarine's cameras could reveal what happened before its implosion
By Hannah Rooke published
NEWS On-board cameras could unravel the mystery of the doomed OceanGate submarine, before its Titanic mission

History Hit is on the hunt for the best photos of sites that tell a story
By Hannah Rooke published
News The Historic Photographer of the Year competition recognizes photographers with a passion for sites from the past

How to make your digital images look like they're shot on film
By Hannah Rooke published
VIDEO Some might call it cheating but, when film and development are so expensive, for some photographers it's the only option

Tamron calls time on 15 lenses – some after over 20 years
By Hannah Rooke published
News Tamron announces a list of lenses – all for DSLR systems, and some over 20 years old – that it will no longer repair

This Video Girl Barbie doll is unhinged… no wonder it had to be discontinued!
By Hannah Rooke published
news In 2010, Mattel released a Barbie doll capable of recording video sparking fear among the police, parents, and the FBI

Rabbi uncovers story of how Leica boss saved lives of hundreds of Jews
By Hannah Rooke published
News Rabbi Frank Dabba Smith discovers the untold tale of how Ernst Leitz II smuggled Jews from Poland to "work" in Leica showrooms around the world

Barbie cameras! These are 5 cameras we think Barbie would use (yes, they're pink)
By Hannah Rooke published
Feature If Barbie were a photographer or an influencer, we reckon she would opt for one of these perfectly suited Barbie cameras

Dark Energy Camera captures galaxy being slowly swallowed by its neighbor
By Hannah Rooke published
News Stunning shot of Hayley's Coronet and neighboring dwarf galaxy was captured by a ground-based infrared telescope

Buying a new camera? You might have to buy a separate charger too!
By Hannah Rooke published
Opinion I found out the hard way that Sony no longer supplies chargers with some mirrorless cameras - so I had to dig deep into my pocket!

Jurassic Park meets Night at the Museum as Red Bull teams up with Canon for skating shoot with a difference
By Hannah Rooke published
News For one night only the National History Museum was installed with ramps and rails and four female skaters were let loose

B&W film stock used in Oppenheimer was created specially by Kodak for the movie
By Hannah Rooke published
News The black-and-white scenes in Oppenheimer show more than just a brand-new film type – they offer a different perspective too

Adobe Firefly users generate more than 1 billion images in just 3 months
By Hannah Rooke published
News History has been made for Adobe as it celebrates its most succesful Beta launch ever – all thanks to AI

Is Sony regressing? Leaked video of the Sony Xperia 5 V reveals a missing camera
By Hannah Rooke published
News Could Sony be switching up (or down) the camera game on its next phone, as it reverts to a dual-lens system?

I just bought a new lens to revive my 9-year-old Fujifilm X-T1
By Hannah Rooke published
OPINION My Fujifilm X-T1 was lying around completely useless so I bought a lens for it and now I use it almost everyday

APS-C cameras ARE pro kit – as proved by Oppenheimer's publicity stills
By Hannah Rooke published
News Oppenheimer's on-set stills were shot on a Fujifilm X-H1, proving that APS-C cameras ARE for pros

A Barbie world: Create a Barbiecore fantasy land with Adobe's Generative Fill tool
By Hannah Rooke published
News As the lyrics say, life is your creation and now you can make the Barbie aesthetic a reality with simple text prompts

iPhone 16 Pro Max rumors are flying around before the iPhone 15 is even out
By Hannah Rooke published
News The iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to have a super telephoto periscope lens capable of a 300mm zoom

What is IMAX and why should you watch Oppenheimer on an IMAX 70mm screen?
By Hannah Rooke published
News Oppenheimer's director Christopher Nolan advises people to watch the film on a 70mm IMAX screen to get the best experience

Canon patent hints at three f/1.4 fast prime lenses on the horizon
By Hannah Rooke published
News Three new fast-aperture primes could be in the pipeline as a new patent is published

The best books on fashion photography: get inspiration from top photographers
By Hannah Rooke last updated
Books Be inspired by our selection of the best books on fashion photography and discover new talents

Shooting professional models made me a better model, too
By Hannah Rooke published
Opinion Photographers often feel uncomfortable in front of the camera, but I've learned a lot about posing from models

Wedding photographer stung by National Trust fees for shooting on its land
By Hannah Rooke published
News The National Trust is the biggest private landowner in the UK – but it could charge you for shooting at your local beach

Fujifilm's ingenious new idea to combat camera delays? Get more parts!
By Hannah Rooke published
News Sometimes the best answer really is the simplest – that much is true for the Fujifilm parts shortage
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