
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

Is the new Godox AD400 Pro II the ideal strobe for location shoots?
By Kalum Carter published
News Godox launches the AD400 Pro II: A compact strobe with big upgrades for location shooters

Blackmagic Design releases a FREE 156-page guide for immersive filmmaking
By Kalum Carter published
News Blackmagic's free 156-page URSA Cine Immersive guide takes creators from capture to delivery, helping break down barriers of a format still in its infancy

I’ve compiled the best landscape photography books from my library to inspire your next outdoor adventure
By Kalum Carter published
Feature Breathtaking imagery, expert advice, and the stories behind the world’s most captivating landscapes

One of the world's toughest action cameras just got even tougher with the help of SmallRig
By Kalum Carter published
News SmallRig announces a rugged cage kit for the DJI Osmo 360, adding protection and expandability

Ricoh’s tiny new GF-2 flash for the GR IV fills in the missing piece for street photographers
By Kalum Carter published
News Super compact and lightweight, the GF-2 flash brings fill light to the Ricoh GR IV

This new compact camera monitor from Hollyland could make film sets run a lot smoother
By Kalum Carter published
News Hollyland’s Pyro 5 combines bright display, wireless transmission, and recording in one device

What have we done? World Press Photo celebrates 70th anniversary with major exhibition
By Kalum Carter published
A landmark show curated by Cristina de Middel revisits seven decades of powerful, provocative, and sometimes problematic images that shaped how we see the world

Is a Canon camera phone incoming?
By Kalum Carter published
News Canon’s new patent hints at a cinema-capable smartphone. Is this finally Canon’s entry into camera phones?

The Fujifilm X Half compact camera gets ergonomic boost with these new SmallRig accessories
By Kalum Carter published
News Style meets function as SmallRig’s vintage-inspired kit fixes the quirks of the Fujifilm X Half

More than 200 leading photographers offer images of hope to support global conservation
By Kalum Carter published
News Limited-edition prints from world-renowned photographers raise funds for Conservation International

The first Ricoh GR IV sample images hint at meaningful refinements for street photographers
By Kalum Carter published
News Early shots from the Ricoh GR IV highlight improved stabilization, sharp macro detail, and Ricoh's signature character

Could this be the most exciting lens of the year? Sigma announces the 200mm f/2 Sports!
By Kalum Carter published
News A lens for the ages! I'm predicting that Sigma's world's first 200mm f/2 full-frame mirrorless lens will become an instant classic

Sony dominates EISA Awards with Lens of the Year
By Kalum Carter published
News From pro zooms to portrait primes, the 2025 EISA lens winners prove we’re living in a golden age of glass

3 Canon cameras scoop EISA Awards, but the 'camera of the year' might surprise you!
By Kalum Carter published
News From pro powerhouses to pocket-sized vloggers, this year’s EISA Awards celebrate the cameras shaping photography’s golden age

Sigma brings a design-driven pop-up store to London this September
By Kalum Carter published
News Get your hands on the award-winning Sigma BF at Sigma's upcoming pop-up store

I spent some time with the Fujifilm GFX100RF, and it may just be my ideal travel camera
By Kalum Carter published
OPINION I take it back, the Fujifilm GFX100RF is a thing of beauty!

SmallRig releases the Cybertruck of mount plates for the Sigma BF
By Kalum Carter published
News Is this the sleekest mount plate ever?

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
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