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

Two couples sat by a fence and staring through binoculars

Rarely seen black-and-white images by Martin Parr showcased at new exhibition

By Tom May published

News Unfamiliar with Martin Parr's work? Here's your chance to catch up on the documentary photographer's early images

News
Dog's paw resting on iPhone screen

The best iPhone 16 Pro Max screen protector in 2025

By Tom May published

Buying Guide Protect your premium phone from scratches, cracks and repairs, with the best iPhone 16 Pro Max screen protectors.

Buying Guide
Moment QuickLock Filter System

Moment launches a new kind of lens filter for the iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max

By Tom May published

news The accessories brand says its QuickLock Filter System will be game-changer for iPhone photographers.

news
GIF of dancing animated characters

Text-to-video is coming to Premiere Pro as Adobe adds AI tricks to its video editor

By Tom May published

news You'll soon be able to generate video in Adobe software, just by typing a prompt. We explain why this may be useful for filmmakers and video editors

news
Selection of phone cases from ESR

The best iPhone 16 Pro cases in 2025

By Tom May published

Buying Guide Protect your pricey phone from damage with the best iPhone 16 Pro cases

Buying Guide
JETech Camera Lens Protector

The best camera lens protectors for the iPhone 16 Pro & iPhone 16 Pro Max

By Tom May published

Buying guide Keep your sensors clean and clear, with the best camera lens protectors for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max.

Buying guide
Premiere Pro interface showing woman standing in front of a lake

Adobe Premiere Pro makes color grading a cinch with simpler way to RAW and Log video editing

By Tom May published

news Everyone in video production is stressed, so these new editing features are aimed to save you time and energy.

news
Two iPhones propped up using the kickstand on Spigen cases

The best iPhone 16 Pro Max cases in 2025

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 16 Pro Max cases

Buying Guide
Video demonstrating Spectricity's spectral imaging technology, on a smartphone taking a photograph of a young Asian girl in a white room

Skin tones: could this new technology solve photography's oldest problem?

By Tom May published

NEWS The fundamental problem of inaccurate skin colour in photography is being addressed by Spectricity and Lululab's collaboration

NEWS
A jaguar delivers a fatal bite to a caiman in the Pantanal

Nature's finest frames: stunning shots from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024

By Tom May published

News The Natural History Museum offers a sneak peek at some fantastic entries for 2024, as it celebrates 60 years of the prestigious contest.

News
Closeup on a camera lens protector for Apple iPhone 15 Pro/Max

The best camera lens protectors for the iPhone 15 Pro & iPhone 15 Pro Max

By Beth Nicholls last updated

Updated Keep your smartphone photos crystal clear with the best camera lens protectors for the iPhone 15 Pro models

Updated
Vlogger editing video footage on a desk using a tablet

The best royalty-free music for YouTube and video editing

By Tom May published

buying guide Safe, legal and affordable: these are the best royalty-free music platforms for YouTube and video editing today

buying guide
Spigen Tough Armor case for Google Pixel 9 and 9 Pro

Best cases for the Google Pixel 9 and 9 Pro in 2025

By Tom May published

Buying guide Protect your new phone from damage, with these brilliant Google Pixel 9 and Google Pixel 9 Pro cases

Buying guide
Smiling woman looking at her smartphone

14 famous photographers you should follow on X

By Tom May last updated

These well-known shooters are still using the social network formerly known as Twitter

Social Media
A young man wearing a mask and hood, holding firecrackers in full explosion, encapsulating the cultural tradition of "frying lions" to ward off evil spirits and pray for peace and prosperity.

The explosive winner of the Black and White Photo Awards isn't what you think

By Tom May published

news The winning images in this year's edition of the monochrome contest are delightfully dramatic

news
Cover of PDF book showing selection of IPPAAWARDS winners

iPhone Photography Awards winners capture emotion in the everyday

By Tom May published

News The IPPAWARDS announces its 2024 winners, highlighting just how far iPhone photography has come in 17 years.

News
Palm Springs Party: A poolside party at a desert house, designed by Richard Neutra for Edgar J. Kaufmann, in Palm Springs, January 1970. Featured in the group are: industrial designer Raymond Loewy, Nelda Linsk, wife of art dealer Joseph Linsk, and Helen Dzo Dzo

The jet set world of Slim Aarons' photography lands in Brighton

By Tom May published

News The legendary photographer's iconic images are going on display in a free summer exhibition.

News
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120 quotes about photography by famous photographers

By Tom May last updated

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

FEATURE
Scene from the movie Camera showing Beau Bridges pointing something out to Miguel Gabriel

"Camera" is the indie movie every photographer will love and you can stream it now

By Tom May published

news In this heartwarming family drama, the camera isn't just a plot device but a character in its own right

news
Nawazuddin Siddiqui holding a camera in the film "The Photograph"

30 top films about fictional photographers

By Tom May last updated

FEATURE From darkroom drama to high-stakes photojournalism, these movies put photographers in focus

FEATURE
Woman making video call on iPhone placed on Omoton stand

The best iPhone stands in 2025: Go hands-free for ultimate comfort

By Tom May last updated

buying guide We reveal the best iPhone stands for everything from making video calls to checking recipes in the kitchen

buying guide
A selection of photos printed on Canon imagePrograf Pro-300, one of the best photo papers

The best photo paper for inkjet printers in 2025

By Matthew Richards last updated

UPDATED Bring your images to life with the best photo paper for your inkjet printer, from Canon, Epson, Hahnemühle and more

UPDATED
Winged superhero standing on a building overlooking the London skyline

Superhero project highlights Adobe's increasingly complicated relationship with photographers

By Tom May published

opinion These images made with Firefly show both the benefits and the dangers of the new AI features in Photoshop

opinion
Zero Eyes' AI gun detection solution in action

Tech startups aim to prevent school shootings using AI and smart camera tech

By Tom May published

NEWS Can new types of camera help keep students safe? AI tools could prevent school shootings

NEWS
Man feeding a document into one of the best scanners

The best scanner for documents & photos in 2025

By Tom May last updated

buying guide Digitize receipts, reports, photos, ID cards, negatives, and more, with the best scanner for documents and photos

buying guide
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