Kalum Carter
Kalum is a professional photographer with over a decade of experience, also working as a photo editor and photography writer. Specializing in photography and art books, Kalum has a keen interest in the stories behind the images and often interviews contemporary photographers to gain insights into their practices. With a deep passion for both contemporary and classic photography, Kalum brings this love of the medium to all aspects of his work.
Latest articles by Kalum Carter

How a photographer turned filmmaker captured one of the Arctic's most powerful documentaries
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Evgenia Arbugaeva's journey from photography to filmmaking is a real inspiration for photographers

The GFX 50R is almost my perfect camera – did Fujifilm quit on it too soon?
By Kalum Carter published
OPINION Why a Fujifilm GFX compact camera would revolutionize the medium

Is Substack the perfect platform for photographers?
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion I'm ditching Facebook, Instagram, and X and heading to Substack

Sirui's next lenses could have interchangeable mounts to use one lens across multiple camera brands
By Kalum Carter published
News Sirui is preparing to launch a brand new cine lens series with T1.4 apertures, replaceable mounts, and excellent optical quality for under $1,000!

'Ernest Cole: Lost and Found' might be the most powerful photography film of the year – and now you can watch the trailer
By Kalum Carter published
News A new documentary about Ernest Cole hits theatres next month featuring some of the most impactful images of the twentieth-century

From Elvis Presley to Nelson Mandela, Shure has captured the sound of history for the last 100 years
By Kalum Carter published
News Shure celebrates 100 years of audio excellence

Wildscreen event highlights the power of storytelling to deliver important scientific messages through wildlife filmmaking
By Kalum Carter published
News Wildscreen: Science in Storytelling will bring together industry-leading professionals to explore how powerful visuals can engage and deliver important scientific messages

What is the real impact of AI on photography? A new book explores how our relationship with images has changed forever
By Kalum Carter published
News Whether you are for or against AI there is no doubt that it has changed photography. The new book 'The Synthetic Eye: Photography Transformed in the Age of AI' by Fred Ritchin explains how

This is what AI is for – Adobe's audio enhancement features have blown me away!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion I was blown away by the features in Adobe Podcast and I feel more people should know about it!

David Bailey’s new book 'Eighties' offers a glimpse into an iconic decade of fashion photography!
By Kalum Carter published
News David Baliey's new photography book takes a look at the iconic 1980s through his fashion lens

Did you know that one of Japan's greatest photographers built his career using Nikon Coolpix compact cameras?
By Kalum Carter published
News Daido Moriyama's work is now on display at the Photographers' Gallery, but did you know that he uses compact cameras such as the Nikon Coolpix?

A week-long celebration of photography returns to Derby as Format International Photography Festival celebrates 20 years!
By Kalum Carter published
News A host of photography exhibitions, talks, and events will take over Derby, UK for Format25

PGYTech is bridging the gap between phones and cameras by introducing the MagCam Phone Grip
By Kalum Carter published
News The MagCam Phone Grip from PGYTech is set to become the next best accessory for smartphone photographers!

Fujifilm just announced a new 4K projector – and it might be the cutest tech release of the year!
By Kalum Carter published
News Fujifilm has just announced the FP-ZUH6000 at ISE 2025 in Barcelona, a small but mighty 4K projector for creating immersive environments

A photographer's dream exhibition! Foto Arsenal Wien to reopen with extensive Magnum Photos show
By Kalum Carter published
News Foto Arsenal Wien is scheduled to reopen next month with a bang, showcasing the profound impact of Magnum Photos

The best photo books in 2025: create a personalized picture album online
By Kalum Carter last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best photo books not only make excellent gifts but are a great way of storing your most treasured memories

From Bob Marley and the Sex Pistols to Oasis and Radiohead – this is the work of music photography icon Dennis Morris
By Kalum Carter published
News An icon of music photography, Dennis Morris' new retrospective photography book shows never-before-seen images of some of the greatest musicians of all time

Phone photography has come a long way, but I’d still rather carry my Fujifilm compact camera around with me
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion I am all for phone photography, but I will always choose my 5-year-old Fujifilm X100F over my iPhone

Get up to 75% off of some of the best photography books of all time in the Taschen sale!
By Kalum Carter published
Deals Save BIG on iconic photography books from Annie Leibovitz, Peter Lindbergh, Helmut Newton, Sebastião Salgado, and more!

Street photography icon Daido Moriyama's work to go on display at The Photographers' Gallery this week!
By Kalum Carter published
News Here is your opportunity to not only see but purchase the work of street photography legend Daido Moriyama

This cheap new kids' compact camera offers the perfect first steps into photography
By Kalum Carter published
News The new Photo Creator Pop Colour digital camera by Canal Toys offers young photographers a bespoke shooting experience and a whopping 32 megapixels!

Every photographer should watch this incredible Nan Goldin documentary – rated 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and streaming now!
By Kalum Carter published
News 'All the Beauty and the Bloodshed' is one of the greatest documentaries on the power of photography, and it is available to stream now

I'd take character over precision any day! Why vintage lenses and imperfection matter more than ever
By Kalum Carter published
OPINION Is the pursuit of perfection making photography less memorable?
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