
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 headphones for video editing: high quality audio for every budget
By Ben Andrews last updated
UPDATED The best headphones for video editing will ensure you spot every subtlety in your sound

Does Starlink's new service mean the satphone is dead?
By Tom May published
Opinion If you can use your smartphone anywhere, the satellite phone might become redundant.

The best scanner for documents & photos: digitize your docs and precious images
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Digitize receipts, reports, photos, ID cards, negatives, and more, with the best scanner for documents and photos

10 photographers you should be following on Substack
By Tom May published
10 of the best These great photographers all share their vision, techniques and stories via Substack

I'm a tech writer, and Apple's naming system even confuses me! Here's how to decode it
By Tom May published
Apple product names can be quite perplexing. But here's a decoder to help make sense of them

Best external hard drives: clever drives for added storage and backups
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide Store gigabytes of photos and videos with the best external hard drives for photographers
AI-powered cameras mean I don’t know what photography is anymore
By Tom May published
opinion If the software is making all the decisions, where does that leave the person behind the lens?

I'm sure cameras glasses will never be a thing, and here's why
By Tom May published
opinion Camera glasses have the potential to be super-useful, but there's one small problem

The best graphics cards for video editing
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Speed up your workflow with one of the best graphics cards for video editing.

The best 3D scanner to create digital models from real-world objects
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Scan real-world objects and turn them into digital models, using the best 3D scanners.

The best thermal printers for printing addresses, labels and more
By Tom May last updated
buying guide You don't need ink to print address labels, tickets and labels: just use the best thermal printers!

Have we reached the limits of phone camera hardware?
By Tom May published
opinion It's all seems to be about software these days. So what's going on?

7 of the best magazines about photography: print publications you NEED to check out
By Tom May published
Get inspire and elevate your craft with these beautiful mags.

Ceptics 220V to 110V Travel Voltage Converter review
By Tom May published
review If you want to use your hairdryer abroad, a normal travel adapter may not be safe. Our Ceptics 220V-110V Travel Voltage Converter review explains whether this is the solution for you.

What photographers should expect from AI in 2025 - the good, the bad & the ugly
By Tom May published
Like it or loathe it, AI will be a major influence.

The best book scanner in 2025
By Adam Juniper last updated
buying guide Capturing pages with a flatbed would take forever! So speed things up with the best book scanners instead.

I want camera phones banned at gigs right now – who's with me?
By Tom May published
Fans filming concerts is killing the vibe and violating musicians' copyright. Enough is enough!

20 photography podcasts to follow in 2025
By Tom May published
From gear reviews to creative inspiration, these photography podcasts will help you stay current and improve your craft

These are the best photography awards to enter in 2025, ranked by deadline
By Tom May published
Feature Don't miss out: these 2025 contests are still open for entry!

I bought into Apple's ecosystem… and instantly regretted it
By Tom May published
Opinion I've got a lot of nice things to say about MacBooks, but also a warning

20 famous photographers to follow on social media in 2025 (and where to find them)
By Tom May published
These big names aren't resting on their laurels: they're still very much active, and here's where you can find them on socials.

The best photo fairs and festivals of 2025
By Tom May published
Your guide to the year’s most inspiring photography events across the globe.

I've got a solution to AI photo fakery – but it would be wildly controversial
By Tom May published
opinion How to save democracy: a thought experiment
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