Knowle, West Midlands
Shootout Special
Two technique editors travel back in time to the Roaring Twenties for a real-world test of Rotolight’s latest LEDs. Now where’s that Peaky Blinders hat, wonders
Niall Hampton
Shooter 1
Alistair Campbell
Technique Editor, Digital Camera
Camera: Fujifilm X-T3
Location: Bristol
“I’ve been photographing people for a long time now, typically performers in extravagant costumes, or avant garde portraits with larger-than-life hairdos – theatrical make-up and outfits that wouldn’t look out of place in the latest series of Bridgerton. As the Technique Editor of Digital Camera, I love being able to experiment with a variety of lighting and shooting styles, so I was really looking forward to this Shootout Special alongside Dan.”
Instagram: @alistaircampbellphoto
Shooter 2
Dan Mold
Technique Editor, Photo Plus
Camera: Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Location: Peterborough
“I have been writing for photography magazines for over a decade, and have a strong interest in wildlife and landscape photography. I currently work as Technique Editor on the leading Canon magazine PhotoPlus, and as such am an expert on the Canon EOS system. In my spare time I love nothing more than visiting wildlife hides in my local area or planning trips around the UK to photograph the best of British landscapes.”
Instagram: @danmoldphoto
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The Creativity Hub
www.creativityhubevents.comProducer of themed photography events around the UK, including the ‘Roaring Twenties’ for Rotolight and Sony. Use ‘digcam22’ to get 15% off a full-day ticket for an upcoming 2022 event: info@creativityhubevents.com
Challenge 1 Capture a vintage noir-style image with a single light
Camera Fujifilm X-T3
Lens Fujinon XF 35mm F2 R WR
Exposure 1/125 sec at f/2, ISO 400
Challenge 1 Alistair Campbell
Having made the trip to our location, a beautiful 19th-century Grade 2 listed country house near Knowle in the West Midlands, we began our day with a briefing from event producers The Creative Hub. Its team had sourced six models to be photographed in different rooms of the house, each possessing a distinct theme. First up, a Peaky Blinders vibe in the library with Hamish Scott. Decked out in his suit, Hamish certainly looked the part. Alistair said he often shoots with just a single light, so began the day in his element, quickly setting up his camera to fire a test shot and get a rapport with the model from the off.