Tom May

Tom May

Tom May is a freelance writer and editor specializing in art, photography, design and travel. He has been editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. He has also worked for a wide range of mainstream titles including The Sun, Radio Times, NME, T3, Heat, Company and Bella.

Latest articles by Tom May

A person's hand holds the large, black Tank 4 Pro rugged smartphone at an angle, showing the blue and black "TANK" wallpaper on the display.

8849 Tank 4 Pro review: the best rugged phone for most people?

By Tom May published

This rugged phone delivers flagship-level specs, an OLED display and a 720p laser projector, all at a mid-range price. But is it actually worth buying?

Android Phones
A composite image features two distinct scenes side-by-side: On the left, a small child, wearing a red dress and grey socks and shoes, stands against a dark wall covered in white chalk graffiti (including the word "TOAD" and "FRED"). The child is looking to the left with their mouth open and tongue slightly out, holding a small white object. On the right, the interior of a large hall, decorated with warm white string lights draped across the high, exposed wooden ceiling and large white stone arches, hosts a clothing bazaar with vendors and people browsing racks of clothes.

Still Glasgow: new exhibition shows a city that photographs itself differently

By Tom May published

news Glasgow has always had a knack for reinvention... and that extends to how it sees itself through the lens

news
A person holds a vintage-style Widelux panoramic camera with a black body and brass-colored accents.

SilverBridges unveils first WideluxX camera prototype at US convention

By Tom May published

News The revival of the iconic panoramic camera hits a new milestone, with the reveal of a handcrafted prototype

News
A composite image on a blue background shows a stack of photographs, including a central instant photo of four smiling adults at a party, flanked by a photo collage of New York City landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan Bridge, and a photo of a mountain landscape, along with Facebook and other social media icons.

New Facebook feature lets AI loose on your camera roll – should you opt in?

By Tom May published

News Facebook’s latest AI feature offers to surface your best photos. But for photographers, it raises deeper questions about trust

News
A pregnant Rihanna sits on a turquoise velvet chaise lounge, draped in a black fur coat with a silver chain draped across her bare stomach.

Why Annie Leibovitz is still asking what women look like

By Tom May published

news The legendary portrait photographer revisits a landmark 90s series, with a new book and a London talk.

news
A man in a blue shirt with wide eyes and an excited expression points to himself in a warmly lit, dramatic indoor setting.

YouTuber does a terrible job as a wedding videographer – and his play-by-play commentary is hilarious

By Tom May published

This brilliant video shows exactly why you should hire a professional

Video Cameras
A sculpture of a classic Leica-style rangefinder camera, carved entirely from white marble, rests on a rectangular plinth of rough-cut, dark grey or black marble.

Leica makes a limited edition camera that literally weighs a ton!

By Tom May published

Dutch artist Casper Braat has carved a M11 Monochrom into marble… and Leica's selling ten copies for €50,000 each

Cameras
3 older people by a beach railing, with Martin Parr in a straw hat and sunglasses holding a "Litter Free Beach" sign to the right, and a couple seated to the left

More and more films are being made about photographers – and I think I know why

By Tom May published

OPINION Hollywood’s recent obsession with photographers isn’t nostalgia. It’s hunger for something real in an increasingly artificial world.

OPINION
A somber black and white still life featuring a small statue, fruit, berries, and a bird inside a glass bell jar, all resting on a stone slab against a textured wall with ivy.

Don McCullin at 90: how war's greatest witness found salvation in a Somerset shed

By Tom May published

Book After shooting humanity's darkest moments, the iconic photographer now focuses on flowers, fruit and landscapes

Book
Kate Winslet as war photographer Lee Miller, wearing military uniform and holding a camera

Age is just a number: these photography icons all found success with a camera after a first career

By Tom May published

HISTORY From pianists to economists, some of our greatest photographers prove it’s never too late to pick up a camera

HISTORY
Diane Keaton holds the camera of a media photographer as she arrives at the premiere of "Mack & Rita" on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, at NeueHouse Hollywood in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP) - Image ID: 2MAX6GJ

The Rolleiflex queen: Why Diane Keaton will be sorely missed as a photographer

By Tom May published

Obituary Beyond the silver screen, Diane Keaton built up a formidable body of photographic work that deserves serious attention.

Obituary
A shirtless man kneels on dry, dusty ground looking upward at a group of men standing around him outdoors.

Jeff Wall's photographs are 'staged documentary', but is that ethically sound?

By Tom May published

When fine art photographers meticulously construct 'reality', we call it genius. When influencers do it, we call it fake. Is that fair?

Fine Art Photography
Four children stand outside in a field wearing eerie, homemade Halloween costumes, with two wearing paper bags over their heads and the others wearing grotesque-looking masks.

This new Diane Arbus photo exhibition makes me wonder: what does it means to truly look at someone?

By Tom May published

The biggest-ever exhibition of the iconic photographer's work challenges us to rethink intimacy and discomfort.

Portrait Photography
Woman wearing Ray-Ban x Meta Smart Glasses

Best camera glasses in 2025: wearable tech for eye-level photography

By Adam Juniper last updated

buying guide Capture images and video, make calls and listen to music, with the best camera glasses

buying guide
Blue Microphone, one of the best boom arms

The best boom arms in 2025 for your microphone when vlogging or filmmaking

By Tom May last updated

buying guide Position your mic perfectly, with the best boom arms for vloggers, podcasters, filmmakers, streamers, and more

buying guide
A split image showing a silver and black Ring Video Doorbell mounted on a door frame on the left, and a black Ring security camera mounted on a wall on the right.

As Ring cameras go 4K, are we crossing a line between safety and privacy?

By Tom May published

Opinion When did protecting our doorsteps become surveilling our neighbours' every move?

Opinion
Grid of multi-ethnic headshot portraits pinned to cork board

The digital Dorian Gray: Why are we so afraid to update our profile photos?

By Tom May published

opinion We cling to decade-old headshots like security blankets: why?

opinion
A stylized white cloud with large, sparkling eyes on a dark blue background with faint white speckles resembling a starry night sky.

So long, IP: video-generating AI app Sora 2 poses giant piracy nightmare for film industry

By Tom May published

Opinion OpenAI's video tool has thrown the entertainment industry into chaos... and it's only just getting started.

Opinion
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, one of the best stylus phones

The best stylus phone: write and draw with precision on your phone

By Gareth Bevan last updated

Buying guide Draw, sketch, take notes and edit images precisely, with the best stylus phones on the market right now

Buying guide
A minimalist home office setup featuring a light wood standing desk with a curved front, a silver laptop, a white desk lamp, and a white modern chair, all against a bright white wall and sheer-curtained window.

Starting a photography business? Here are 10 practical things you need to get up and running

By Tom May published

Buying Guide Starting a photography business? Here's what you'll need.

Buying Guide
best iPhone screen protector: Hand pressing LK screen protector onto iPhone

The best iPhone screen protectors

By Beth Nicholls last updated

buying guide Avoid hefty repair costs, with best iPhone screen protectors for the latest generations of Apple's phone

buying guide
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120 best quotes about photography by famous photographers

By Tom May last updated

FEATURE Words of wisdom from the photography world's greatest names

FEATURE
Ulefone Armor 29 Ultra phone on desk next to normal sized phone

Ulefone Armor 29 Ultra review: a huge, rugged phone with flagship-level specs

By Tom May published

Review This phone offers a superior camera, fast processor, powerful flashlight and huge battery. But is it worth the high price? My Ulefone Armor 29 Ultra review answers that question.

Review
Brinno BCC2000 timelapse camera on a construction site

Best timelapse cameras for construction, events or speeding up nature

By Adam Juniper last updated

buying guide Condense days into seconds of engaging video, with the best timelapse cameras on the market today

buying guide
A young child looks up at a glowing, humanoid figure made of light and stars in a forest.

Adobe seems obsessed with Firefly… but I think it could be on the way out

By Tom May published

OPINION The company's third-party AI integrations suggest a lack of confidence in its 'commercially safe' model

OPINION
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