Lauren Scott
Lauren is a writer, reviewer, and photographer with ten years of experience in the camera industry. She's the former Managing Editor of Digital Camera World, and previously served as Editor of Digital Photographer magazine, Technique editor for PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, and Deputy Editor of our sister publication, Digital Camera Magazine. An experienced journalist and freelance photographer, Lauren also has bylines at Tech Radar, Space.com, Canon Europe, PCGamesN, T3, Stuff, and British Airways' in-flight magazine (among others). When she's not testing gear for DCW, she's probably in the kitchen testing yet another new curry recipe or walking in the Cotswolds with her Flat-coated Retriever.
Latest articles by Lauren Scott
David Bailey is selling a rare series of his private Polaroids
By Lauren Scott published
news A private collection of Polaroid test prints from world-renowned photographer David Bailey go on sale in London
Black and white photography: what are the best subjects?
By Marcus Hawkins published
B&W Once you get your eye in, you’ll find endless opportunities for capturing a world without color
Taurid meteor shower 2022: how and when to photograph it this week
By Jamie Carter, Lauren Scott last updated
LEARN Everything you need to know for photographing the Taurid meteor shower in November 2022
"I can’t see smartphones superseding cameras anytime soon”
By Niall Hampton published
interview Creative photographer Jo Bradford is a leading light in the smartphone photography space
Affinity Photo announcement next week will be "something big"
By Lauren Scott published
news Affinity has released a dramatic YouTube video teaser to say that "something big is coming" to the Affinity apps
Why I've never shot manually on my Canon camera
By Clive Booth published
opinion I've always shot with aperture priority – with the revolution of Canon's EOS R mirrorless system why would you shoot manual?
Find a 'new Instagram' – 5 alternative photo sharing platforms
By Peter Fenech published
feature Alternative social media platforms that optimize photo sharing
What's in my bag: pro wildlife photographer Katie Mayhew
By Hannah Rooke published
Feature We chat with pro wildlife photographer and videographer Katie Mayhew about the kit she uses and why she loves Blackmagic
7 best photography locations in New York
By Kav Dadfar published
feature New York City is one of the best photography locations in the world. Here are the top New york photo spots to visit
Fujifilm X-T5 camera launch recap: watch what you missed!
By Lauren Scott published
live Fujifilm unveiled the X-T5 and its third X-Summit event of the year. Discover the new X-series camera below
Fujifilm XF30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro hands-on review
By Lauren Scott published
Not yet ratedReview Fujifilm's latest macro lens is compact, affordable and effective – with a true 1:1 magnification
James Webb Space Telescope's 'Haunting' Pillars of Creation image released
By Lauren Scott last updated
news NASA's latest James Webb Space Telescope image reveals dust, debris and gas in spooky Pillars of Creation shot
Sony Xperia 5 IV review
By Lauren Scott last updated
REVIEW The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a classy, understated camera phone with amazing video capabilities and manual controls for advanced photography – but it comes at a price
Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 unveiled with Tensor G2 and improved camera features
By Lauren Scott last updated
News Google's Pixel 7 and 7 Pro phones have launched and are available to preorder, with shipping starting October 13
BeReal is giving Instagram and TikTok a run for their money – but will it last?
By Lauren Scott published
feature We look at whether the image-sharing app is here to stay or a passing fad. Will BeReal actually last, and will it truly change the social media landscape?
Fujifilm's Instax Square Link: a smartphone printer I can get excited about
By Lauren Scott last updated
news The new Instax Square Link has been announced, with Augmented Reality Print Modes, easy sharing and so much more
Fujifilm Fujinon XF18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR review
By Lauren Scott last updated
REVIEW Fujifilm's first X-mount hybrid lens uses an electric zoom mechanism for super-smooth focal length transitions
Fujifilm Fujinon XF150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR review
By Lauren Scott published
REVIEW Fujifilm's longest lens for the X-mount offers exceptional reach in a lightweight design, and it's even relatively well priced
James Webb Space Telescope's Pillars of Creation image blows Hubble out the water
By Lauren Scott published
news NASA has compared the famous Pillars of Creation image from the James Webb Space Telescope to Hubble and it is astounding
"Social media has transformed into a place to educate", says filmmaker Jack Harries
By Lauren Scott last updated
Interview Earthrise founder Jack gives us insight into his content creation and focus on climate change ahead of talk at The Photography Show
iPhone finally gets iCloud Photo Library sharing with iOS 16.1
By Rachael Sharpe, Lauren Scott published
News Having been a long-awaited feature for years, iCloud Shared Photo Library is finally here with Apple’s new operating system
"Appreciate the art of waiting," says a pro photographer
By Lauren Scott last updated
opinion Photographer Gareth Pon shares his top 5 best practices for creating a meaningful photograph during transformative times
Apple iOS 16.1 launches today – with these 5 brilliant new iPhone features
By Rachael Sharpe published
News Say hello to a shared iCloud photo library and real-time activity tracking via Lock Screen
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