
Kalum Carter
Kalum is a photographer, filmmaker, creative director, and writer with over 10 years of experience in visual storytelling. With a strong focus on photography books, curation, and photo editing, he blends a deep understanding of both contemporary and historical works.
Alongside his creative projects, Kalum writes about photography and filmmaking, interviewing industry professionals, showcasing emerging talent, and offering in-depth analyses of the art form. His work highlights the power of visual storytelling, fostering an appreciation for the impact of photography.
Latest articles by Kalum Carter

Sølve Sundsbø summons the elements for his vision of the 2026 Pirelli Calendar
By Kalum Carter published
News Tilda Swinton, Venus Williams, and Gwendoline Christie all star in the anticipated 2026 Pirelli Calendar

More than meets the eye: SmallRig teams up with Transformers to bring cinematic character to its creative tools
By Kalum Carter published
News Rig up and roll out! SmallRig x Transformers is an exciting new collaboration that transforms your everyday filmmaking kit

2025 Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize shortlist showcases global talent
By Kalum Carter published
News Four striking portraits from around the world have been selected for one of photography’s most prestigious awards, with the winner to be announced in November

Kodak releases a brand new instant camera inspired by its analog legacy
By Kalum Carter published
News The Kodak MemoShot Era MS100 blends an instant camera, portable printer and label maker. An ideal companion for journaling and scrapbooking!

New National Geographic documentary explores war photographer Lynsey Addario's life on the frontlines
By Kalum Carter published
Pulitzer prize-winning photographer Lynsey Addario is the subject of a new Jimmy Chin & Chai Vasarhelyi documentary

The Ricoh GR IV is coming – and this first look video has me counting the days
By Kalum Carter published
News Samuel Lintaro's newest video gets hands-on with one of the most anticipated compact cameras of the year

Ever wondered what Hollywood cinematographers do to get ready for a shoot?
By Kalum Carter published
News From coffee and light meters to quiet rituals, this Panavision video reveals the habits of some of the world’s top DPs

I shot the 'Apocalypse' with my camera phone, and had the best time doing it
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion I photographed a museum exhibition in Sweden with my phone, and had the most fun with a camera in a long time

If there's one YouTube video that photographers should watch this week, make it this one!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion AOWS' latest YouTube video reminds us that time is the most precious tool for photographers

LEAKED: If real, this Laowa 200mm f/2 lens will be an instant favorite!
By Kalum Carter published
News Rumors suggest a new Laowa 200mm f/2 AF lens is coming for Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Fujifilm users!

Is this the future of filmmaking? DaVinci Resolve takes big immersive video leap
By Kalum Carter published
News The new 20.1 update brings Apple Vision Pro support, Spatial Audio, and a full immersive editing workflow – and it’s completely free

Could this be the ultimate macro photography light?
By Kalum Carter published
News SmallRig has just released a versatile LED light for macro photography

It's official: Anton Corbijn is an ICON!
By Kalum Carter published
News Anton Corbijn is awarded the Abbey Road Icon Award 2025 for his exceptional music photography career

The RED Komodo-X is one of the most portable cinema cameras I've seen – and it's just got a significant firmware update!
By Kalum Carter published
News The RED Komodo-X has just received a significant firmware update, adding new features and improving functionality

Ed Sheeran's viral 'Sapphire' music video was filmed using a Sony FX3 and a Laowa lens – here's how they did it
By Kalum Carter published
Want to know how to get the Ed Sheeran look? Mathieu Stern's video digs deeper into the equipment used in the viral music video for 'Sapphire'

Nikon keeps its DSLR cameras alive with new firmware updates for the D6 and D780
By Kalum Carter published
News Nikon isn't leaving DSLR shooters behind with new firmware for its two most recent full-frame models

Every street photographer should know the work of Daido Moriyama
By Kalum Carter published
News Soon available in a single volume, 'Quartet' brings together the four foundational photobooks that defined Moriyama’s radical vision

This Phase One camera sees through time and reveals lost histories
By Kalum Carter published
Feature How Phase One’s multispectral cameras are resurrecting the past

Put your old DSLR to work and capture incredible wildlife!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion I'm going to be breathing new life into my DSLR by turning it into a camera trap

Arri pushes its flagship cinema camera to the Xtreme with a significant model upgrade
By Kalum Carter published
News Arri upgrades the Alexa 35 with a host of new features, making it stronger and faster than ever before

The Sony A1 II receives firmware update adding new features
By Kalum Carter published
News Sony's flagship receives new features to enhance the user experience

Fujifilm issues further bug fixes, which begs the question: Are camera makers rushing firmware updates without thorough testing, and is it safer now to delay installing them?
By Kalum Carter published
OPINION Fujifilm issues bug fixes for the X-T5, X-T50, and X100VI after recent firmware update

'Utterly Lazy' Magnum photographer Martin Parr lays it all bare in his new autobiography
By Kalum Carter published
News We've had the film, now we get the book! Martin Parr's autobiography provides an insight into one of Britain's most recognizable photographers
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