Alastair has been passionate about photography for as long as he can remember, and since the early 2000s, He's had the privilege of being part of the Digital Camera magazine team. His role involved running the photography division’s digital imaging lab, where I put lenses and sensors through their paces using DxO and Imatest. This hands-on testing meant he could provide in-depth analysis for both the magazine and the website teams, and develop an in-depth understanding of what makes cameras and accessories stand out. Throughout his career, he's written reviews and tutorials for Future’s photography portfolio, giving first-hand experience with just about every major camera and accessory on the market. In 2016, he took on a new challenge as Global Video Producer at Haynes, diving into the corporate side of automotive publishing, but also working on lifestyle projects. My photography and video work appeared everywhere—from Robot Wars to Medieval Castle, and even Hadrian’s Wall manual. This eventually led to exciting collaborations with the Tank Museum, contributing to several books and publications. These days, he splits his time between lecturing in photography and film at Wiltshire College and working as a photographer and videographer. He's still actively writing for Digital Camera World and contributing to other magazines, newspapers, and websites. He also runs adult education courses from Wiltshire College Salisbury campus, with one of the newest wet darkrooms in the country, fully kitted and well used by the local community. Whether he's in the classroom, behind the lens, or at my desk writing, he remains driven by a genuine passion for helping others discover and enjoy the art of photography.
