Latest articles by Lauren Scott
The best GoPro gimbal: get smooth footage on your action camera
UPDATED The best GoPro gimbals will ensure your action camera footage looks smooth even when you're moving quickly
Photo Creator Video Projector Camera review: this cheap camcorder is fun for kids and the whole family
Review The Canal Toys Photo Creator Video Projector Camera is better at casting than capturing, but ideal for children's parties and family gatherings
Cheat sheet: What is white balance in photography?
Cheat sheet White balance in digital photography means recording natural colors so that your image look correct – the diagram below shows you how white balance presets fit in
The best cheap cameras: My picks for great cameras that won't break the bank
BUYING GUIDE The best cheap cameras give you the best photographic features and quality for your money
FeatherSnap Scout bird feeder review
Review The FeatherSnap Scout is an affordable bird feeder cam with AI-enhanced species ID, but you need a subscription to unlock the main features
The best camera insurance for photographers: cover your kit!
BUYING GUIDE Your camera equipment deserves proper cover, but who provides the best camera insurance?
The best cameras for wedding photography: top kit for the big day
Buying guide The best cameras for wedding photography need solid sensors, dual memory card slots and eye detect AF
The best pet cameras: see, talk to and even feed your pets remotely
Buying guide The best pet cameras let you check up on your cat and dogs when you're away from home and even feed them treats
Panasonic HC-V900 review: This little camcorder with a big zoom is ideal for budget moviemaking
Review Captures everyday moments near and far, but don't expect too much from the small sensor
PeckPerk bird feeder camera review: If you're branching out into AI birdwatching, is this the smart option?
Review The PeckPerk is a fun but flawed AI bird feeder camera that misses the basics
What is aperture in photography? The "f-number" is actually key to taking better photos
TUTORIAL What is aperture in photography? Here's what you need to know – and how it affects your images
The best cheap Canon camera
These are the best cheap Canon cameras if you're looking to balance performance and affordability
Camonity 12x32 review: digital binoculars with a camera in one
Review Come for the binoculars, leave for the camera? The Camonity 12x32 is a strange package, but one that may suit birdwatchers on a tight budget
Rexing B1 Basic review: let there be night sight
Review If you're looking for infrared night vision in a tool that's light on size and spend, the B1 Basic monocular might be the ideal solution – just don't expect hi-res results
"I just love capturing the magic of the night sky," reveals astrophotographer Josh Dury
Interview UK astrophotographer Josh Dury on night-sky success, his passion for documenting natural skies, a brand-new book and an appearance at The Photography Show 2025
Panasonic HC-X1500 review: an epic zoom, but don't buy it for low-light filming
Review Panasonic's prosumer camcorder surprised me in many ways, but its 25-600mm Leica lens is the star attraction.
For a big game, I could shoot as many as 9,000 photos!
Interview The official England football team photographer and Canon Ambassador reflects on a lifetime of sports photojournalism
Sony AX43 review: the last vlogging handycam with big zoom appeal
Review Sony's AX43 is a compact, casual camcorder for the everyday video maker or aspiring content creator.
Fujifilm X-T5 review: beautiful images, classic controls
review In terms of the way that it looks, feels and handles, the X-T5 is in a class of its own
Photography cheat sheet: What is Field of View (FoV)?
Cheat sheet Understand Field of view in photography and how it relates to the focal length of the lens and the sensor size – the diagram below shows you more
"If you don’t have your health, you won’t have a photography career"
Interview "I started off photographing in my tiny kitchen. I was ashamed to bring clients in to have their portraits taken," says beauty photographer Siân Elizabeth
"You are far better returning from a trip with 10 magnificent shots rather than 100 mediocre shots"
Interview "I don’t believe that anyone can work purely as a travel photographer these days," says travel photographer Kav Dadfar
Golden ratio photography composition explained
Guide It's been used by artists for centuries, but is golden ratio photography composition as good as the rule of thirds?
