Alistair Campbell
Alistair is the Features Editor of Digital Camera magazine, and has worked as a professional photographer and video producer.
Latest articles by Alistair Campbell
Make shooting street scenes a breeze with these camera settings
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL City breaks in the summer are a perfect time to practise street photography says Alistair Campbell
Picture perfect, penny-wise portraits with a "nifty-fifty" lens
By Alistair Campbell published
Video Get the most bang for your buck when shooting portraiture, using a budget 50mm prime lens with a wide aperture
How to use a virtual camera to create pleasing screen grabs in computer games
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell tries a virtual camera to practise photography from his sofa
Use a mini tripod to focus on foregrounds when photographing landscapes
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell shows you how to draw the viewer’s attention to the key areas of your scene
5 tips for taking terrific travel photos anywhere
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Here are some top tips and tricks for taking authentic vacation photos on your summer getaway – wherever it is
How I stay pitch perfect when photographing sport
By Alistair Campbell last updated
TUTORIAL You don’t need a press badge to visit your local club and capture some fast-paced action says Alistair Campbell
I like to describe my style of photography as ‘magpie meets mad scientist'
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Jack B Coll creates striking portraits in the studio using everyday objects
Landscape photographer takes it slow with coastal shots near his island home
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Stuart Hamon sets his sights on shooting stunning seascapes during the golden hour
Can shooting in natural light be this simple?
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Shooting with natural light is a key skill for any photographer, says Alistair Campbell
When is the best time to go out and shoot landscape photos?
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Phil Howell says the golden hour is a special time to go out to shoot scenics
I went to Secret Con with just this one lens and light combo
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell goes to Gloucester Prison to photograph a cosplay event at Secret Con
Just one ring light? I can't believe portrait setups can be this easy!
By Alistair Campbell published
Portrait photography using just a single LED ring light
How to use the beauty of backlighting in portrait photos
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Get out in the soft spring sun and conquer the basics of backlit portraits with these top tips, says Alistair Campbell
May the 4th be with you! Take toy photos in some In-Hothspitable terrain
By Alistair Campbell published
STAR WARS DAY Got snow where you live? Wrap up as warm as a Star Wars rebel trooper and re-enact an iconic movie scene
How to use a macro focusing rail for a focus-stacked close-up
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell uses a macro-focusing rail from Nisi to stack multiple subjects for a deeper depth of field
Why I don't use Google Magic Eraser
By Alistair Campbell last updated
Opinion Here's why you shouldn't edit out people in the background of your camera phone snaps
Fujifilm X-T4 review
By Rod Lawton, Alistair Campbell last updated
Review The Fujifilm X-T4 has everything we wanted in a successor to the X-T3, with IBIS, a vari-angle screen and better battery life!
This small lighting kit will have a BIG impact on your photography
By Alistair Campbell last updated
Opinion Why the Adaptalux macro lighting kit is an essential addition to your miniature photography adventures
Fall is the golden season… so try taking photos in black and white!
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL This is how to photograph the golden fall season – minus the golden fall colours
How to balance off-camera flash with ambient light for edgy street portraiture
By Alistair Campbell published
HOW TO Learn to balance off-camera flash with ambient light for a modern, edgy look to your street portraits
Gold-plated Hasselblads and snakeskin Mamiyas: what are these cameras worth?
By Alistair Campbell published
News We find out how much some of the rarest Leica, Hasselblad and Mamiya cameras are worth at auction
Photographer Ben Wooton's top tips for shooting landscapes differently
By Digital Camera published
INSPIRATION Take a different approach to landscape photography with the advice of pro Ben Wooton
Five quick questions with pro advertising photographer Chase Jarvis
By Alistair Campbell, Niall Hampton last updated
TPS 2022 Catch this top advertising photographer's inspirational talk about creativity at The Photography Show on September 17
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