
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

Get 15 bonus gifts with the July 2026 issue of Digital Camera magazine
By Niall Hampton published
news 9 photo tips cards, 32 minutes of video lessons, 33 software extras and an ebook – another unrivaled selection from the world's favorite photo mag

Best books on photography in 2026: great reads for beginners and pros alike
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BOOKS Improve your camera skills and get visual inspiration with the best books on photography

Wildlife photography legends Jonathan and Angela Scott share their tips for Safari Etiquette, promoting their new e-book
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Interview The founders of The Sacred Nature Initiative are calling for responsible behavior when taking photographs on animals in the wild

"When I put my cameras away at night, I leave them at ISO400, f/8 and back-button focus – so when I pick up my kit first thing, I'm ready to go"
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Features Wildlife ace Paul Nicklen's secret set-up tips for award-winning photos – another exclusive extract from his new book about how to succeed in photography

Photographing the British Isles Competition 2026 open for entries
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News Win a place on a photo workshop in London or the Cotswolds with landscape photographer William Gray

Get 15 bonus gifts with the June 2026 issue of Digital Camera magazine
By Niall Hampton published
news 9 photo tips cards, 31 minutes of video lessons, 18 software extras and an ebook – another unrivaled selection from the world's favorite photo mag

Photography Weekends Britain is on sale now – get 25% off this book that's full of great photo opportunities!
By Niall Hampton published
Landscape photographer William Gray's 25 short photo breaks will help you elevate your scenic shots of the UK

How legendary National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen uses his '20-60-20 rule' to get impossible shots
By Niall Hampton published
Features The nature legend's new book is a deep dive into succeeding in photography – here's an exclusive extract from Paul Nicklen: A Photography Masterclass

"The first drone I sent up, I melted a large portion of it" – photographer and filmmaker Karim Iliya talks about his award-winning volcano video
By Niall Hampton published
Interview The Drone (Video) category winner of 'Power', HIPA's 14th season, recalls capturing his winning footage of a volcano erupting in Iceland

Get 16 bonus gifts with the May 2026 issue of Digital Camera magazine
By Niall Hampton published
news 9 photo tips cards, 26 minutes of video lessons, 43 software extras and an ebook – another unrivaled selection from the world's favorite photo mag

Photographer and conservationist Jon McCormack: "Earth Day is a time to reflect, notice and pause"
By Niall Hampton published
Earth Day His new book Patterns: Art of the Natural World has been published to coincide with the annual celebration of planet earth, on April 22

Get 16 bonus gifts with the Spring 2026 issue of Digital Camera magazine
By Niall Hampton published
news 9 photo tips cards, 26 minutes of video lessons, 26 software extras and an ebook – another unrivaled selection from the world's favorite photo mag

"Black and white holds the essence of who people are", says family photographer Helen Bartlett
By Niall Hampton published
Interview See Helen's talk at The Photography & Video Show on March 14 and 17, on the Canon Spotlight stage

"When you get a good image, keep working the scene" – street photographer Flavio Bosi's power tip
By Niall Hampton published
Interview Before his talk at The Photography & Video Show, Flavio reveals how he approaches his photographic practice and what he'll be discussing on the Light & Land stage

Get 18 bonus gifts with the April 2026 issue of Digital Camera magazine
By Niall Hampton published
news 9 photo tips cards, 29 minutes of video lessons, 24 software extras and an ebook – another unrivaled selection from the world's favorite photo mag

"The work I do prioritizes time, attention and consent… and printing it brings it to life", says photographer and artist Aneesa Dawoojee
By Niall Hampton published
Interview See Aneesa's talk at The Photography & Video Show on March 17, and see her print something afterwards

"An ex-boss in a previous career said I'd never make it as a pro – he was wrong!", says pro photographer and educator Nick Church
By Niall Hampton published
Interview Nick Church will be speaking twice at The Photography & Video Show, on March 14 and 15, so here's a flavor of what to expect

"Shoot the same species of animal again and again – it'll make you a better wildlife photographer"
By Niall Hampton published
Interview Wildlife pro Espen Helland offers an insight into his photographic practice, and why the welfare of animals must always come first

"Shoot what you love, because it feeds the soul" – Carys Jones on succeeding as a fine-art equine photographer
By Niall Hampton published
INTERVIEW The leading equine photographer offers a taste of her talk at The Photography & Video Show in March

Win a Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art for L-Mount or Sony E-mount (worth £1,299)!
By Niall Hampton published
COMPETITION This super-fast compact standard prime delivers outstanding optical performance – and one of them can be yours

These are the 10 best photos this year according to the Sony World Photography Awards – what do you think?
By Niall Hampton published
News One of them will be crowned Open Photographer of the Year in London on April 16

Get 15 bonus gifts with the March 2026 issue of Digital Camera magazine
By Niall Hampton published
news 9 photo tips cards, 21 minutes of video lessons, 159 software extras and two ebooks – another unrivaled selection from the world’s favorite photo mag

The "photography trailblazers of tomorrow": Sony World Photo Awards 2026 reveals student and youth shortlists
By Niall Hampton published
News 20 up-and-coming photographers have made the final cut for the prestigious awards, to be revealed on April 16
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