
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

When the going gets tough, the tough gets... tougher! PGYTech launches a camera cage for new Insta360 X5
By Kalum Carter published
News The Insta360 X5 gets a sleek new accessory that offers protection and versatility

Canon celebrates the future of filmmaking by unveiling the 2025 Canon Stories in Motion award winners
By Kalum Carter published
News The Canon Stories in Motion Young Filmmakers Awards prove the future of filmmaking is in good hands!

The Pentax 17 compact film camera wins two further major design awards
By Kalum Carter published
News Perhaps there's a future in film after all!

No AI needed! Fantasy movie 'The Legend of Ochi' returns to practical camera craft
By Kalum Carter published
News The Legend of Ochi is a new fantasy movie that returns to practical effects with masterful puppeteering

Haunting black-and-white photo book blur the boundaries between nightmares and reality
By Kalum Carter published
News Anna Arendt’s debut monograph, published by Charcoal Press, is a haunting photobook of memory, loss & ghosts

Fujifilm scoops Red Dot Award for a staggering 23 products, including the popular X-M5 and X100 VI
By Kalum Carter published
News The Fujifilm X-M5, X100 VI, and GFX 100S II are among the many winning Fujifilm products to receive a Red Dot Award

How do you shoot like Wes Anderson? This new photo book tells you how!
By Kalum Carter published
News You've heard of Accidently Wes Anderson, but this new how-to book teaches you to capture intentionally like Wes Anderson

I shot with a Sony mirrorless camera for the first time and it exceeded expectations – but not for the reasons you might think!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Sony's Creative Looks, coupled with the Creators App, made shooting street photography easy

"The photograph haunts me, and the experience haunts me. There was little I could do to intervene" – Zed Nelson discusses his award-winning project
By Kalum Carter published
Interview I sat down with Sony World Photographer of the Year, Zed Nelson, to discuss his award-winning project and approach to making images

I tried the new photography video game, and before I knew it, 2 hours had passed!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion New video game 'Lushfoil Photography Sim' lets players roam the natural world while capturing it with a range of cameras

Profoto launches a new light modifier promising "unparalleled accuracy and artistic flair"
By Kalum Carter published
News Profoto transforms the spotlight as it unveils the new Spot Small light shaper tool

The Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London highlights the importance of experiencing physical photography
By Kalum Carter published
News Stop scrolling past incredible photography and get out and experience it!

Enjoy the best of contemporary photography from your sofa with the incredible Sony World Photography Awards Book 2025
By Kalum Carter published
News Sony World Photography Awards Book 2025 is the ideal coffee table book as it includes photography from every genre!

'Sinners' director Ryan Coogler talks shooting on large format film and the significance of aspect ratios with Kodak
By Kalum Carter published
News How the director’s latest horror film breaks new ground with IMAX and Ultra Panavision 70

British photographer Zed Nelson wins Sony World Photography Awards 2025, beating a staggering 419,820 other entries
By Kalum Carter published
News The Sony World Photography Awards announces the winners of the 2025 competition, showcasing the very best of contemporary photography from around the globe

The best photography lighting kits: for studio, location and video
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide We select the best photography lighting kits with mains power, battery power, and continuous LED lighting for video

Cycling meets content creation with BleeqUp's new AI camera glasses!
By Kalum Carter published
News BleeqUp launches a new Kickstarter for new AI-powered sports glasses, blending dashcam with action cam

MyFirst Camera 50 review: A fantastic kids' camera let down by software issues
By Kalum Carter published
Review The MyFirst Camera 50 has all the hallmarks of being a great kids' camera – but the video diary, MP3 player and social media features may ruin the experience

Photography icon Albert Watson’s lesser-known still life photographs take center stage in a free virtual exhibition
By Kalum Carter published
News Evlis' suit, Muhammad Ali's gloves, and the original Darth Vader helmet are among the iconic images showcased in this free virtual exhibition of Albert Watson's still lifes at Camera Work Gallery

Beauty in the blur: How the photography style of "are, bure, boke" permitted me to push limits
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Are, Bure, Boke is the photography style that challenged the norm and opened up a new world of image making

Did you know? The best-selling DJI Osmo Pocket 3 doubles as a high-quality webcam
By Kalum Carter published
Did you know? The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is one of the standout video cameras of the last year, but did you know it can double as a webcam?

If I had to choose a new compact camera, the Ricoh GR IIIx gets my vote!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion After seeing it at The Photography & Video Show, I just can't get the Ricoh GR IIIx out of my mind!

There's more than one job in photography: What they don't tell you about working in the photo industry
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Embracing multiple roles within the photography industry enhanced my practice and opened unexpected creative doors
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