
Kim Bunermann
Kim is a photographer, editor and writer with work published internationally. She holds a Master's degree in Photography and Media and was formerly Technique Editor at Digital Photographer, focusing on the art and science of photography. Kim covers everything from breaking industry news and camera gear to the stories shaping photography today. Blending technical expertise with visual insight, she explores photography's time-honored yet ever-evolving role in culture.
Latest articles by Kim Bunermann

"I've never owned a lens of such quality" – award-winning photographer upgrades to super telephoto lens after her viral fisherman portrait win
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS After her breakthrough win, the amateur photographer made a bold investment in a notoriously hard-to-find US$13,399 telephoto prime lens

"The finest stills camera ever made" wins major industry award – it shoots 100MP images in true end-to-end HDR color
By Kim Bunermann Last updated
NEWS The prize for the best medium format camera goes to a masterpiece of engineering: the Hasselblad X2D II 100C

This 2,500-year-old photo technique lets you shoot without a camera lens – here's how to do it
By Kim Bunermann Published
HOW TO No lens required: how to shoot stunning, dreamlike images with a DIY pinhole camera

Photographer cuts up her landscape negatives to create new series of images – and wins international photography award
By Kim Bunermann Published
WINNER The award-winning photographer follows a process that sits somewhere between the destruction and creation of landscapes

Top-performing 24-70mm zoom discontinued – this popular budget DSLR lens looks like it is leaving the market
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS A 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens is a key kit piece for most photographers, but this DSLR version is now reaching the end of production

Iconic 61MP compact camera wins major award as a standout choice for professional photographers – after nearly 10 years of waiting
By Kim Bunermann Last updated
NEWS "It's the most compelling compact camera on the market" – now recognized as one of the top fixed-lens cameras for professionals

"On that foggy morning, a person rowed a boat and was about to cross under the bridge. I immediately chased after him along the shore," says award-winning photographer
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS Fog, light, and a towering concrete bridge come together to form a gateway-like scene where boats appear to drift through time

This photographer has won over 100 awards – now he's won again with this stunning travel image, shot with one of the highest-resolution cameras
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS Armed with a 61MP full-frame mirrorless camera and popular 24-70mm zoom, the photographer captured how concrete supports culture, livelihoods, and everyday life

Shot with a phone camera, this striking "concrete vs. nature" image wins US$10,000 top prize in global photography competition
By Kim Bunermann Published
WINNER "It made me pause and reflect on how progress is often defined by what we build, yet given meaning by what continues to grow around it," says the award-winning photographer

This 83x zoom camera is disappearing – a popular go-to for budget wildlife and bird photography
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS Nikon's bridge-camera lineup is shrinking – leaving photographers with just one all-in-one Coolpix model

Popular compact camera wins major award for "outstanding" detail, color, and features – and now shoots at 1/16000 sec
By Kim Bunermann Last updated
WINNER The prize for the best APS-C compact camera goes to a cult favorite: the Ricoh GR IV. Here's what made it stand out to the jury – and why it has picked up another industry award

These are the best photo competitions you can enter in April 2026
By Kim Bunermann Published
ENTER NOW From landscapes to architecture, portraits, and beyond – these international photography contests want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels

Every photographer should try abstract photography – it teaches you camera skills like no other genre
By Kim Bunermann Published
OPINION Breaking free from rules and habits is key to developing true photographic mastery – and abstract photography might be the fastest way to get there

Two stellar Nikon telephoto lenses discontinued – including "probably best 70-200mm zoom in the world". Here's what you need to know
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS Two of Nikon's popular telephoto zoom lenses for sports, wildlife, weddings, and events are being phased out – and one of them is already seeing major price drops

These haunting images make history as Bangladesh's first student photographer wins global honor at Sony World Photography Awards
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS The award-winning photo series captures memory and loss in Dhaka – reflecting a shifting landscape where familiar places are being transformed by urban change

"There was ash billowing out from the volcano, it was sulphuric acid," says the photographer behind award-winning volcanologist portrait – but why is he barefoot on a rock?
By Kim Bunermann Published
WINNER "He understands its rhythm, how it behaves, when it's safe, when it's not safe. I just knew I had to have this environmental portrait of this incredible community man," says Australian photographer

17-year-old photographer wins top prize at world-renowned photography awards with history-saving moment before century-old painting went up in flames
By Kim Bunermann Published
WINNER The young photography talent captured the action and collaboration ot the moment, when firefighters evacuated artwork in Stockholm

World's 10 best pro images now globally recognized at one of the industry’s most prestigious photography awards
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS The Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled the winners of the Professional Category, celebrating outstanding photography on a global stage

Using her own image-making language, Mexican photographer beats 430,000 rivals to win Sony World Photography Awards 2026 – plus US$25,000
By Kim Bunermann Published
News One of the world's biggest and most prestigious photography competitions announces the Photographer of the Year winner

"90% has now become mirrorless," says Canon, the world's biggest seller of DSLR cameras
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS This camera manufacturer dominates both the future and the final chapter of the market. Here's why

In brutal -22°C winds, this photographer captured a stunning Arctic fox portrait using Canon's pro full-frame DSLR
By Digital Photographer Published
FEATURE Captured in remote northwest Iceland, this striking wildlife image reveals the harsh reality of Arctic conditions – and the skill required to shoot in them

Canon's next PowerShot compact cameras may finally put photography first again – even with smaller sensors. Here's why
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS The Canon PowerShot compact camera series is popular, but the last models favored videographers – now new sensor rumors hint at a photo-first model

Leica launches special limited-edition "Chicago Edition 17" rangefinder camera, celebrating its first Illinois store – and it's expected to sell out in no time
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS First-of-its-kind store and creative hub opens in Chicago, connecting and inspiring creators, celebrating Leica's role in photography... all with a special camera launch

This macro photographer uses a technique you need to try – 32 images later, he revealed extraordinary hidden detail now recognized in prestigious close-up photo challenge
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS A strong macro image thrives on showcasing details invisible to the naked eye – and this photographer achieved exactly that, earning a Finalist spot with 'Parasite'

This 'unreal' image was shot in-camera using a complex dual focal-length long-exposure technique – using a 13-year-old DSLR in complete darkness
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS Armed with a full-frame DSLR from 2012, the photographer created this striking effect in-camera – with no heavy editing in post-processing required
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