
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 response has been very positive, enormously positive" – Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki discusses groundbreaking new cine lenses
By Kalum Carter published
News Sigma reveals the thinking behind the world's first large format T1.3 cinema primes, and why the company’s fresh rebrand is more than just cosmetic

Fujifilm quietly launches infrared editions of the GFX 100 II and X-H2 – but you probably can’t buy one
By Kalum Carter published
News Fujifilm has just made the GFX 100 II even more powerful by making an infrared model

Blue-chip giants and new voices lead the 2025 Panda Awards nominations
By Kalum Carter published
News The 2025 Panda Awards celebrate the best in wildlife filmmaking, from sweeping epics to urgent short-form stories

SmallRig has just launched a new pocket LED light – I've just ordered two!
By Kalum Carter published
News The new SmallRig RM 25C mini LED Video Light is compact, lightweight, and surprisingly affordable!

The Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2025 Shortlist reveals the epitome of photographic storytelling
By Kalum Carter published
News A shortlist of 12 photographers has been announced for the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2025, showcasing powerful and timely stories

I am tempted to ditch my modern lenses for some vintage glass – here's why
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Why I'm drawn to pairing vintage lenses with a modern medium format camera

If you want to learn street photography, you need to study the work of Louis Stettner
By Kalum Carter published
News Louis Stettner’s black and white photography is celebrated in a new book release from Thames & Hudson

Photo London moves venue for the first time in a decade
By Kalum Carter published
News Tradition meets innovation as Photo London enters a new decade at Olympia

Customized cameras at 200 miles per hour – How 'F1: The Movie' redefined action cinematography with the help of Sony
By Kalum Carter published
News Sony created bespoke cameras that could handle the speed, turbulence, and logistics of filming in an F1 car

Do we really need all that bokeh? Just because your camera's lens can blur everything doesn’t mean it should
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Why you don't need the fastest lens to capture great photographs

Has the film photography resurgence finally run its course?
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion 12 months ago film seemed like it was back for good. Has it now disappeared as quickly as it came back?

One of Japan's greatest ever photographers gets a feature film adaptation of his landmark work
By Kalum Carter published
News Masahisa Fukase’s 'Ravens': From groundbreaking photobook to poignant new drama

SmallRig’s new leather case kit adds style and protection to Canon’s PowerShot vlogging camera
By Kalum Carter published
News SmallRig launches a new retro half case for one of Canon's most popular compact cameras

Nikon's HUGE update for the Z8 has finally arrived – here's what's new...
By Kalum Carter published
News Nikon has improved autofocus, pixel shift, workflow, and more with the Z8's 3.00 firmware update

OM System improves camera stability for OM-1 Mark II and OM-3 with new firmware updates
By Kalum Carter published
News OM System releases firmware update enhancing the stability of the touchscreen on the OM-3 and OM-1 Mark II

SmallRig has just made the Sony FX2 even more tempting
By Kalum Carter published
News SmallRig releases several cage kits for the Sony FX2, turning it into an attractive first cinema camera

Ever wondered what it takes to be a National Geographic photographer? Then you won't want to miss this event!
By Kalum Carter published
News Set to return this October, WildPhotos promises an unmissable day of visual storytelling, ethical debate, and creative inspiration for photographers, filmmakers, and nature lovers

Jodi Windvogel wins 2025 Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award for work on Cape Town housing occupation
By Kalum Carter published
News The 2025 Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award has been awarded to Jodi Windvogel for her documentary photography work in South Africa

Tamron completes the G2 trinity with ultra-wide 16-30mm f/2.8 zoom for Sony and Nikon full-frame mirrorless cameras
By Kalum Carter published
News Tamron announces the 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, a fast ultra-wide zoom lens for hybrid shooting

Jurassic World Rebirth is a love letter to Kodak film
By Kalum Carter published
News Director Gareth Edwards explains how shooting on film brings texture, mystery, and movie magic to the latest Jurassic epic

Photography and film books exploring identity and injustice win 2025 Kraszna-Krausz Awards
By Kalum Carter published
News The UK’s leading prize for visual culture marks 40 years with powerful works on military life and racism in screen storytelling

DaVinci Resolve gets a new update with improved music editing and timeline sorting
By Kalum Carter published
News Blackmagic Design updates its video editing software, fixing bugs and teething issues for DaVinci Resolve 20

These photographs show how portrait photography has the power to connect us
By Kalum Carter published
News AAP issue 48 showcases incredible portrait photography from around the world
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