Articles by: Alistair Campbell | Digital Camera World

How to photograph pelicans from the shore with Sean Weekly

This is how I photograph pelicans with a long lens, says Sean Weekly

By DCW team, Alistair Campbell published 29 June 22

TUTORIAL Got a long lens? Sean Weekly explains how to photograph pelicans from the shoreline!

Qasim Syed gives advice on shooting macro photography

Follow these 4 easy steps for better butterfly photography

By DCW team, Alistair Campbell published 10 June 22

TUTORIAL Qasim Syed gives advice for macro photography and how to experience a bug's life with your camera

Alistair Campbell explains how you can easily expose for contrasting shots

How I expose for high-contrast street scenes with my camera

By Alistair Campbell published 2 June 22

TUTORIAL Street photographer Alistair Campbell explains how you can easily expose for contrasting shots

Luke Robinson on how stunning landscapes and iconic photographers have inspired his shots

Bring the wow factor to your waterside wonder shots

By Alistair Campbell published 1 June 22

TUTORIAL Luke Robinson talks to us about how stunning landscapes and iconic photographers have inspired his shots

Anna-Marie Coster shares her skills for capturing great dog portraits

Improve your pet photography with these pedigree tips!

By Alistair Campbell published 1 June 22

TUTORIAL Pro photographer Anna-Marie Coster shares her skills for capturing paw-some dog portraits

Pro one-to-one with landscape photographer Gary Clark Olympus OM-D

Olympus' Live Time gives me a fresh way to photograph long-exposure seascapes

By Alistair Campbell published 23 May 22

TUTORIAL Gary Clark’s love of landscape photography explains why he’s not afraid to try out fresh techniques

DSLR or mirrorless – which camera is best? We capture 20's-style portraits with The Creativity Hub and the Rotolight AEOS 2 to find out

By Alistair Campbell published 17 May 22

INSPIRATION Two of our top Technique Editors go head-to-head with a DSLR and mirrorless putting Rotolight's latest gear through its paces

5 studio portrait tips: How to get the best out of a studio photography session

By Alistair Campbell published 15 May 22

TUTORIAL Studio portraiture can be daunting – here's how to get the best out of photographing your subject

This is why I repurchased the 13-year-old Canon EOS 5D Mark II

By Alistair Campbell published 20 March 22

Opinion The Canon EOS 5D Mark II was the first camera I ever bought – and I just bought it again. Here's why…

Learn how to photograph fire performance

Flaming good photography – learn how to photograph fire!

By Alistair Campbell published 16 March 22

TUTORIAL It's getting hot in here! Use fire and off camera flash to light up your portrait photography game

Create a mini pop-up studio for editorial photography

By Alistair Campbell published 1 March 22

TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell explains how you can achieve pro‑standard editorial images, even in a small space and on a limited budget

Kase Wolverine Double Grad filter review

By Lauren Scott, Alistair Campbell published 15 February 22

review Is two better than one? We take a look at the Kase Wolverine 100 X 150mm Double Grad 0.9 GND Soft & Hard filter

Travelling light with a single lens: sometimes a 'nifty fifty' is all you need

By Alistair Campbell published 25 December 21

TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell explains why just one fixed focal length lens is sometimes all you need

Grapple with the basics – try your hand at wrestling photography!

By Alistair Campbell published 23 December 21

TUTORIAL Take your sports shooting back to basics and master the art of ringside wrestling photography

On your bike! 5 top tips for better shots of cycle sports that anyone can try

By Alistair Campbell published 12 December 21

TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell shows how to shoot like a pro and capture dynamic shots at fast cycle events

Get creative with your street photography – see how slow you can go!

By Alistair Campbell published 15 October 21

TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell shoots with a slower shutter speed to change up his street photography

Record both sides of the story with the world's first dual direction video mic

By Alistair Campbell published 19 September 21

TPS 2021 The Deity V-Mic D4 Duo is the world's first dual direction video mic – so you can record audio from both sides of the camera

Take your iPhone movies to the next level with the Shiftcam ProGrip

By Alistair Campbell published 18 September 21

PRO TIPS Feel like a pro, and shoot like a pro by attaching your iPhone to the new ProGrip by Shiftcam

How to take edgy fashion portraits with one light, part one: The shoot

By Alistair Campbell, Lauren Scott, Digital Photographer published 7 September 21

TUTORIAL How to create a fashion look with natural light and one off-camera flash, for portrait photos with impact

Interview: Kristin Bedford explores race, visual stereotypes and lowrider car culture

By Alistair Campbell published 14 August 21

INTERVIEW Alistair Campbell speaks to Kristin Bedford about her latest project capturing the Mexican American lowriders

Use slow-sync flash to photograph ghostly portraits in-camera

By Alistair Campbell published 28 June 21

TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell combines flash with a slow shutter speed to create ghostly portraits in-camera

10 travel photography tips: shoot side streets and visual treats

By Alistair Campbell published 28 May 21

TUTORIAL Get off the beaten track on your travels this summer with these 10 travel photography tips

4 steps for easy portrait retouching in Lightroom

By Alistair Campbell published 28 May 21

Tutorial Here are 4 quick steps to getting great portraits without ever leaving Lightroom!

Sick of getting the wrong lens out of your camera bag? Try these lens cap indicators

By Alistair Campbell published 6 May 21

NEWS Never grab the wrong lens again! Field Made offers an array of stylish lens cap indicators to level up your kitbag

The ultimate guide to street photography – Part 2: Camera settings

By Alistair Campbell published 30 April 21

TUTORIAL Our ultimate street photography guide continues, with a look at the camera settings that'll help you conquer the streets