
Kalum Carter
Kalum is a photographer, filmmaker, creative director, and writer with over 10 years of experience in visual storytelling. With a strong focus on photography books, curation, and photo editing, he blends a deep understanding of both contemporary and historical works.
Alongside his creative projects, Kalum writes about photography and filmmaking, interviewing industry professionals, showcasing emerging talent, and offering in-depth analyses of the art form. His work highlights the power of visual storytelling, fostering an appreciation for the impact of photography.
Latest articles by Kalum Carter

The best camera for kids in 2025: great cameras for children of all ages
By Chris George last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best camera for kids should be simple, fun, affordable, useful, and even educational!

£10,000 in prizes – Entries open for London Camera Exchange Photographer of the Year 2026
By Kalum Carter published
News Now in its third year, the nationwide contest offers a £10,000 prize fund, 14 categories, and an exhibition at The Photography & Video Show next March

Ricoh announces development of GR IV HDF – the soft-focus sibling of its flagship compact camera
By Kalum Carter published
News Ricoh has announced that it is bringing its HDF technology to the GR IV

My prayers have been answered: Ricoh announces development of a Monochrome GR IV compact camera
By Kalum Carter published
News Ricoh has officially announced the development of its first monochrome GR camera. planned for Spring 2026

Learn the most important portrait photography techniques with the new edition of 'Mastering Portrait Photography'
By Kalum Carter published
News Award-winning photographers Paul Wilkinson and Sarah Plater share their expert advice on lighting, posing, and capturing authentic portraits

Chasing followers, not photographs: how social media is reshaping photography
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion As likes and reels become a measure of authority, the craft of photography risks being sidelined

Freewell FW-T1 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod review: The finest travel tripod I have ever used!
By Kalum Carter published
Review The Freewell FW-T1 is everything you could want from a travel tripod, and ideal for photographers and content creators who love to explore

Fujifilm’s GFX Eterna 55 wins Good Design Award. Could this mark the start of the brand's cinema-focused future?
By Kalum Carter published
News The company’s first large-format cinema camera earns top honours as Fujifilm celebrates seven consecutive years of design excellence

Exploring the microscopic world: Nikon Small World announces 51st annual photomicrography winners
By Kalum Carter published
News Zhang You takes first place with a rice weevil, highlighting the artistry and scientific insight of photomicrography

Just announced: The Hollyland Vcore transforms your smartphone into a professional video monitor
By Kalum Carter published
News Hollyland Vcore lets creators monitor, record, and share, all from their smartphone

I'm not a landscape photographer, but I tried using my phone for landscape photography – and I’m impressed!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Modern camera phones keep defying expectations, even in genres ruled by DSLRs
 
TTArtisan resurrects the legendary Canon 17mm f/4 Tilt-Shift lens for multiple mirrorless camera mounts
By Kalum Carter published
News TTArtisan launches a 17mm f/4 tilt-shift lens for all major full-frame mounts – and it's a bargain!

From Vogue model to pioneering photographer, Lee Miller’s fearless photos take over Tate Britain
By Kalum Carter published
News Tate Britain’s Lee Miller retrospective is an education for all photographers

The 'Oscars of photography': Winners of 40th AOP Awards reveal the very best of modern photography
By Kalum Carter published
News Celebrating 40 years of human creativity: The AOP Photography Awards announces this year's winning photographers

"I was injured twice, kidnapped, and tortured." Conflict photographer Jonathan Alpeyrie discusses his approach to capturing life in warzones
By Kalum Carter published
News Take a look inside the essential camera kit of a war photographer in this fascinating Daily Mail video

Forever running out of storage on your phone? This new Lexar SSD could transform how you create content
By Kalum Carter published
News Lexar launches a MagSafe-compatible portable SSD designed to give mobile creators high-speed, on-the-go storage for 4K and 8K video

5 reasons why I think every photographer should make a zine (even in the digital age)
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion From tactile storytelling to creative confidence, self-published photography zines are transforming the way photographers finish, share and experience their work

All wildlife photographers (and nature lovers) should study the amazing work of Cristina Mittermeier
By Kalum Carter published
News Cristina Mittermeier’s 'A Greater Wisdom' opens in Vicenza – a breathtaking exploration of humanity’s connection to nature

Platon’s award-winning portrait of Nile Rodgers shows why he’s still one of the greatest photographers
By Kalum Carter published
News Platon wins Judges’ Choice at the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards with an extraordinary Hasselblad X2D portrait of Nile Rodgers

I'm choosing my phone over my compact camera for street photography!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Here's why I’ve been turning to my phone for street photography

Why hasn’t any camera brand licensed Kodak film stocks for digital simulations?
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Fujifilm dominates the film simulation space, but Ricoh, Sony, and Nikon show potential. Why not bring Kodak’s legacy to modern digital cameras?

The greatest photographs in music: Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2025 winners announced
By Kalum Carter published
News The global awards celebrate the best in music photography, from emerging talent to legendary icons
 
These tiny new Blazar cine lenses cover full-frame and cost less than US$500!
By Kalum Carter published
News Blazar’s Beetle 1.33x anamorphic lens series brings cinematic widescreen style to lightweight rigs and even vertical video
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