
Lauren Scott
Lauren is a photographer and journalist with a degree in Marine & Natural History Photography and over a decade of experience in the camera industry. The former Managing Editor of Digital Camera World, she has also headed up the former Digital Photographer Magazine. Today, Lauren specialises in wildlife and landscape photography (although she also takes on wedding photography), frequently testing bird feeder cameras and trail cameras in her local Cotswolds neighbourhood. Her bylines include Canon Europe, Tech Radar, Space.com, and Woman & Home.
Latest articles by Lauren Scott

Are photography tours a growing trend for 2023?
By Lauren Scott published
Features People who learned photography during lockdowns are honing their craft now that travel has reopened

James Webb Space Telescope captures a sparkling dwarf galaxy
By Lauren Scott published
news NASA's latest James Webb Space Telescope image is a stunning dwarf galaxy outside the Milky Way

FLIR ONE Edge Pro is a mobile infrared camera you can clip anywhere
By Lauren Scott published
news This new thermal camera helps you to inspect out-of-reach areas and it works with iOS and Android Smart Devices

How to make a short film: filming to editing
By Lauren Scott published
guide Here's a guide on how to make a short film with a modest budget – from pre-production to post-production

Get to grips with ISO on your Canon camera (in the dark)
By Lauren Scott, Marcus Hawkins published
News Optimize your ISO settings when you’re shooting in the near dark

New Nikon Z fc black edition and retro 40mm f/2 Z prime lens announced
By Lauren Scott published
news Nikon has revisited two iconic products, releasing a black Nikon Z fc camera and the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 (SE) with a heritage design

Affinity Photo Version 2 launches, loaded with new features for image editing
By Rod Lawton, Lauren Scott published
News Affinity Photo 2 comes with the Affinity 2 suite but will continue to be available separately too

Use camera settings to make the most of your photography from dusk to dawn
By Marcus Hawkins published
tutorial Turn your low-light pictures into a highlight of your photography portfolio

Watch the last Blood Moon lunar eclipse of 2022
By Lauren Scott published
news The Virtual Telescope Project has the whole eclipse on its YouTube channel – watch it back if you missed it

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
Features Alternative social media platforms that optimize photo sharing

What's in my bag: pro wildlife photographer Katie Mayhew
By Hannah Rooke published
Features 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
Features 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
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