Jacob Little
Jacob Little is a photographer, writer and communications professional based in Bristol and Cornwall. His main inspirations come from outdoor adventure, travel, rural living and wild ways and crafts. Passionate about weaving the core principles of storytelling into his images, he approaches brand and copywriting work in much the same way. Conveying a compelling narrative is one of the main drivers behind much of his work.
Latest articles by Jacob Little
![The Peak Design travel tripod is one of the best travel tripods you can buy.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7QEQ8PMEKWkhGWzavarZZ7-320-80.jpg)
Best travel tripods 2025: Lightweight and compact tripods
By Jacob Little last updated
Buying guide The best travel tripods are great for photographers who are often on the go. They balance lightness and portability with stability and quality.
![Best beginner cameras: Image shows person in woolly hat taking picture with water and mountains behind them](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZvZHbnXNEL8pB6u4bfJrU3-320-80.jpg)
Best beginner cameras: Canon, Sony, Nikon, Olympus and more
By Jacob Little last updated
Buying Guide The best beginner combine ease-of-use and intuitive features to help you improve your photography skills. Keep an eye out for deals on some of our top picks.
![Woman holding camera with large rucksack on her back.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uY4hZ9HxqkUuysnqydMXNY-320-80.jpg)
Best camera backpacks 2024: Protect your camera, lenses and astro accessories when traveling
By Jacob Little last updated
Buying Guide Our guide to the best camera backpacks on the market — combining practicality and style, these bags will keep all your camera equipment safe, dry and organized.
![Female photographer holding one of the best cheap cameras inside home office and smiling](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KXNoCEjGqjGs8nJ55N3Ko4-320-80.jpg)
Best cheap cameras under $500 2024: Picks from Canon, Olympus, Sony and more
By Jacob Little last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best cheap cameras, offering a great entry point to photography without breaking the bank.
![Astrophotography for beginners: Image of night sky with rocky beach in foreground](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aSFaRjH2UffnnDd2Tq8zHF-320-80.jpg)
Astrophotography for beginners 2025: How to shoot the night sky
By Stuart Cornell last updated
Reference Our guide to astrophotography for beginners covers everything from equipment to shooting modes to locations and more — a must-read for anyone just starting out.
![A photo of an orange hued fully illuminated moon.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2Pfhq5ADDeEyV4e3GNWAUc-320-80.jpg)
How to photograph the moon using a camera: techniques, kit, and settings
By Damian Peach last updated
Reference These are the techniques, times and tools you'll need to photograph the moon using a camera.
![Skywatcher dobsonian telescope product images](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pkiuSfqGAoS6gibVaVkTRn-320-80.jpg)
What are Dobsonian Telescopes?
By Damian Peach last updated
What exactly are Dobsonian telescopes? We explain their design and why they have such widespread popularity among astronomers.
![Paintshop pro 2023 screengrab on a yellow background with a feather on the left and a toolbar on the right](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pkVsYJ33wd7GzgHynLZwSR-320-80.jpg)
Corel PaintShop Pro 2023 review
By Jacob Little published
Review Is the latest incarnation of the Photoshop challenger worthy of a switch of allegiances? We put it to the test.
![A black camera lens with two ridged adjustment rings is mounted to an out-of-frame tripod and attached to a rectangular black camera.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/55FdPG44JDa9AdwU5JVjkS-320-80.jpg)
Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens review
By Jacob Little published
Review The new wide-angled 14mm 1.4 lens from Sigma looks to offer unparalleled low-light performance. How does it perform when pointed skywards?
![Image shows the Canon EOS 6D Mk2 camera against a white background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c6dVUkg45F9hAyXnLJ5f8Y-320-80.jpg)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II review
By Jacob Little last updated
Review Is the Canon EOS 6D Mark II the perfect companion for enthusiast photographers looking to make their first break into the full-frame world?
![Man with camera on a mountain in a yellow raincoat and backpack with camping gear](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8KmnfqF2ku3dUXsBkJ2MtB-320-80.jpg)
Best used lenses for digital cameras in 2025
By Jacob Little published
Buying Guide Buy used lenses to save money and bag bargains with good discounts without skimping on image quality.
![The Canon R5 from above](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Rht6TRyVnuDfpQrAbtQ7wH-320-80.jpg)
Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera review
By Jacob Little published
Review The Canon EOS R5 looks to bring full-frame mirrorless technology to the first-class professional market. Has it succeeded?
![A photo of the Nikon Z6 II from above](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NGxjmDRCZDgajPkY7wadmY-320-80.jpg)
Nikon Z6 II review
By Jacob Little published
Review The Nikon Z6 II is the latest in the Z6 mirrorless range and brings with it a whole host of new and improved features whilst remaining almost identical to its predecessor.
![The Nikon Z fc in the sun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k3DaWgcrDwk6rjEi7CKPN-320-80.jpg)
Nikon Z fc camera review
By Jacob Little last updated
Review The Nikon Z fc combines throwback styling with modern mirrorless camera technology in a neat APS-C package that we rate highly.
![Man holding camera to his eye in the city](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zi6eFp7Ua7BJ7J5Ma2gaq-320-80.jpg)
Best used mirrorless cameras: save money on second-hand kit
By Jacob Little published
Bag a bargain and save money by buying one of the best preowned mirrorless cameras at a great discount compared to new.
![Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV camera on a table outside](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RDGiTpt4GBgbZbjryh2pmh-320-80.jpg)
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Review
By Jacob Little published
The latest version of the Olympus E-M10 mirrorless camera looks to capture the entry-level market with affordability and versatility, we find out if it's up to the job.
![Manfrotto Advanced Hybrid Backpack III](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F2drTAm5qSYXeHuFq87Du8-320-80.jpg)
Manfrotto Advanced Hybrid backpack III review
By Jacob Little published
The Advanced Hybrid Backpack from professional outfit Manfrotto looks to kill three birds with one stone. How does it stack up against the competition?
![Vanguard Veo Select 43RB review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hHjdREj6XLzq2igSB7rQxL-320-80.jpg)
Vanguard Veo Select 43 RB Roll Top bag review
By Jacob Little published
We got hands-on with the Vanguard Veo Select backpack for this review, testing out its camera-touting capabilities.
![LowePro PhotoSport 24L Backpack review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ghr44xmUtMyVStWtn9Wq87-320-80.jpg)
LowePro Photosport Outdoor backpack 24L review
By Jacob Little last updated
An adventure-orientated outdoor backpack, the LowePro Photosport 24L could be the perfect companion for astrophotography trips into the backcountry
![Image shows a front view of the Nikon D3500.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q6mgL7X4PtYrf3PCMnKfSk-320-80.jpg)
Nikon D3500 review
By Jacob Little last updated
Review The Nikon D3500 is the brand’s latest beginner, entry-level DSLR camera, perfectly suited to those wanting to start learning the craft of photography.
Get the Space.com Newsletter
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!