
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

The best camera lens protectors for the iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max
By Tom May published
Buying guide Shield your pricey phone from damage, with the best camera lens protectors for Apple's latest iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.

The best iPhone 17 Pro Max screen protector
By Tom May published
Buying Guide Protect your new phone from scratches, cracks and repairs, by using the best iPhone 17 Pro screen protectors

The best iPhone 17 Pro screen protector
By Tom May published
Buying Guide Protect your new phone from scratches, cracks and repairs, by using the best iPhone 17 Pro screen protectors

The best iPhone 17 Pro Max cases
By Tom May published
Buying Guide If you're buying the new flagship iPhone, you'll also want to invest in one of the best iPhone 17 Pro Max cases

The best iPhone 17 Pro cases
By Tom May published
Buying Guide Protect your new iPhone and make it more fun to use, with one of the best iPhone 17 Pro cases

The best digital whiteboard in 2025
By Adam Juniper last updated
buying guide Present to colleagues, collaborate with clients or get students involved in classes, with the best interactive whiteboards

The best laptop webcam: built-in cameras that show you at your best
By Ian Evenden last updated
buying guide Sharpen up your video calls, with the best laptop webcams built in to computers today

Wow! Here's a oddly compelling reason to pick a Pixel 10 over an iPhone 17
By Tom May published
On the face of it, 100x zoom offers you a world of new things to photograph. But is it as simple as that...?

I'm staggered how good non-pro entrants to photography contests are getting
By Tom May published
opinion The technical gap between professional and amateur photographers is vanishing faster than film stock in a digital world.

I'm not an Oasis fan, but these beautiful and intimate photographs finally helped me appreciate the group's appeal
By Tom May published
OPINION Kevin Cummins' exhibition reveals the tender brotherhood behind the bravado and bluster.

I reckon these new drone cameras will change the game for VR
By Tom May published
OPINION The Antigravity A1 promises to make virtual reality a social activity. And that's a game-changer.

The best lenses for iPhone and Android phones: add-on smartphone lenses
By Hannah Rooke last updated
Update Elevate your mobile photography with the best lenses for iPhone and Android phones

Download Adobe Stock for free: get free images, videos, vectors, audio and more
By Tom May last updated
How to Want to get stock photos, templates, audio clips and video without paying for them? Here are 3 legal ways to do so

Google Images may soon become a problem for photographers (but you can fight back)
By Tom May published
Google’s image search is defiantly agnostic when it comes to AI images. And that could spell bad news for photography.

Best dry cabinet for cameras in 2025: keep your kit safe in a climatically-controlled cupboard
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Protect your valuable equipment from humidity, with the best dry cabinet for cameras and lenses

The best mouse for photo and video editing in 2025: work smarter and faster
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide Boost your editing workflow, by using the best mouse for photo and video editing

Best document camera: which visualizer is the right one for teaching and presentations?
By Adam Juniper last updated
buying guide Perfect for teaching, presentations, pitches and more, these are the best document cameras available today.

I'm sick of AI "photos", so I've switched to this search engine that filters them out
By Tom May published
Because if I see one more “photo” of a moonlit wolf that looks like it’s been airbrushed by a bored algorithm, I’ll scream

Photography books are becoming cool again, and I think I know why
By Tom May published
Opinion In a world drowning in digital noise, people are rediscovering the subversive power of photos on paper

I forgot to check one thing before buying my laptop, and I've lived to regret it
By Tom May published
My sleek new MacBook felt perfect... until I tried to plug in.

The best microscope for students, kids and photographers in 2025
By Adam Juniper last updated
Buying guide Explore inner space, educate your children, and shoot macro images with the best microscopes

The best stock photo sites
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Want to buy images online? These are the best stock photo sites for quality and value.

The best standing desks
By Tom May last updated
Buying guide Prevent back pain and improve your posture, with the best standing desk for a range of budgets
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