Niall Hampton
Niall is the editor of Digital Camera Magazine, and has been shooting on interchangeable lens cameras for over 20 years, and on various point-and-shoot models for years before that.
Working alongside professional photographers for many years as a jobbing journalist gave Niall the curiosity to also start working on the other side of the lens. These days his favored shooting subjects include wildlife, travel and street photography, and he also enjoys dabbling with studio still life.
On the site you will see him writing photographer profiles, asking questions for Q&As and interviews, reporting on the latest and most noteworthy photography competitions, and sharing his knowledge on website building.
Latest articles by Niall Hampton
A day in the life of professional food photographer Donna Crous
By Niall Hampton last updated
TPS 2020 Donna cooks and captures her own creations at home. We drop by to get a flavor ahead of our appearance at The Photography Show
“Everyone had their own ‘wow’ moment”: Rankin’s verdict on BBC photo show
By Niall Hampton published
UPDATE As the Great British Photography Challenge concludes, its taskmaster praises the work produced by the six contestants
Unpublished Photo 2021 competition calling for emerging young talent – enter today!
By Niall Hampton published
NEWS Submit a portfolio of 10 images before 28 June to win a top prize of $5,550 and be part of a prestigious group exhibition
The Great British Photography Challenge interview: Tyrone Williams
By Niall Hampton published
UPDATE With the series finale on 14 June fast approaching, we ask each of the contestants 5 quick questions about the BBC4 show…
The Great British Photography Challenge interview: Paul Williams
By Niall Hampton published
UPDATE In the build-up to the series finale on 14 June, we ask each of the contestants 5 quick questions about the BBC4 show…
The Great British Photography Challenge interview: Jackson Moyles
By Niall Hampton published
UPDATE Ahead of the series finale on 14 June on BBC4, we ask each of the contestants 5 quick questions about the show…
The Great British Photography Challenge interview: Chelsea Nawanga
By Niall Hampton last updated
UPDATE Ahead of the series finale on 14 June, we ask each of the contestants 5 quick questions about the BBC4 show…
The Great British Photography Challenge interview: Georgie Peel
By Niall Hampton published
UPDATE With the series finale on 14 June just days away, we ask each of the contestants 5 quick questions about the BBC4 show…
The Great British Photography Challenge interview: Ali Lewis
By Niall Hampton published
UPDATE Ahead of the finale of the BBC4 series on 14 June, we ask each of the contestants 5 quick questions about the show…
"If Rankin liked the work, that was a bonus" says Great British Photography Challenge contestant
By Niall Hampton published
UPDATE Contestants on BBC's The Great British Photography Challenge seek Rankin's advice, but not necessarily his approval
Get 12 bonus gifts with the June issue of Digital Camera, including 9 photo tips cards
By Niall Hampton published
news Plus 20 lightbeam brushes for Photoshop, 60 minutes of video lessons and a camera gear eBook – another unrivaled selection of gifts with the world’s fave photo mag
Get back to visiting exhibitions with the Bristol Photo Festival – it’s open now
By Niall Hampton last updated
NEWS New biennial festival showcases a wide range of local and international talent and is open until autumn 2021
Chloe Dewe Mathews reveals the source of her Thames Log photo series
By Niall Hampton last updated
NEWS Her new work explores humanity’s relationship with water and is on display at the Bristol Photo Festival until 29 August
Global wildlife lovers choose their ‘New Big 5’ of animals to photograph
By Niall Hampton last updated
NEWS Elephants, polar bears, gorillas, tigers and lions top the poll after new conservation project’s year-long vote
Macro photography grabs top prize in Close-up Photography of the Year 2020
By Niall Hampton last updated
NEWS Close-up Photographer of the Year 2020 features incredible macro photography from around the world
Submit your best close-up photo to win a top cash prize of £2,500 ($3,450)
By Niall Hampton last updated
NEWS Close-Up Photographer of the Year is open now for close-up, macro or micro photography entries across 8 categories
Weather Photographer of the Year 2021 is open now – with a £500/$690 top prize
By Niall Hampton published
news Submit five shots for free to this international competition run by the Royal Meteorological Society and AccuWeather
Get 13 bonus gifts with the May issue of Digital Camera, including 9 photo tips cards
By Niall Hampton published
news Plus 21 creative actions for Photoshop, a travel locations eBook, 59 minutes of video lessons and a camera gear eBook – another unrivaled selection of gifts with the world’s fave photo mag
New Rankin photo campaign focuses on later-years intimacy
By Niall Hampton last updated
NEWS Tender set of portraits for national campaign aims to challenge the stigma around this unspoken subject
View the winning Professional images from the Sony World Photo Awards 2021
By Niall Hampton published
NEWS Portraiture category winner Craig Easton is crowned Photographer of the Year and wins $25,000 plus Sony camera kit
How to build a photo website in Drupal, part 1
By Niall Hampton last updated
TUTORIAL This open-source content management system is a great way to develop and test your ideas for a photo website
How to build a photography website in WordPress
By Niall Hampton last updated
TUTORIAL Shape your website design to your own tastes when you use this content management system and develop your site locally
Get 13 bonus gifts with the Spring issue of Digital Camera, including 9 photo tips cards
By Niall Hampton published
news Plus 15 water reflection effects for Photoshop, 65 minutes of video lessons, a camera gear eBook and an Image Transformation Pack for Photoshop – another unrivaled selection of gifts with the world’s fave photo mag
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