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

Weegee: Society of the Spectacle – a new book illuminates the grit and glamour of a photography icon
By Kalum Carter published
News Discover the remarkable story of Weegee, the photographer who captured both the dark underbelly and dazzling spectacle of his time

Photo North Festival returns to Leeds this spring with exciting photography exhibitions featuring The Beatles and Ewan McGregor
By Kalum Carter published
News Leeds will play host to the sixth Photo North Festival and feature talks and exhibitions from a plethora of industry leaders

Last chance to win LCE Photographer of the Year with a prize pot of £10,000!
By Kalum Carter last updated
Updated LCE Photographer of the Year 2025 is now open for entries in-store and online!

Finally! Fujifilm rolls out discounts on selected GF lenses!
By Kalum Carter published
Deals SAVE $500 on selected Fujifilm GF zoom and prime lenses – including a portrait lens beast!

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker and photographer, dies at 78
By Kalum Carter published
News David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker, artist, and photographer whose surreal creativity reshaped cinema and art, has passed away at 78

Travel photography doesn't get much better than this!
By Kalum Carter published
News Travel photography doesn't get much better than this!

Could the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 be the perfect camera for capturing POV photography?
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion I'm on the hunt for a versatile POV photography camera, and the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 may just be the answer

Crime, chaos, and celebrity – Weegee's photography takes center stage at ICP
By Kalum Carter published
News A retrospective exhibition of New York's iconic photographer Weegee goes on display at the International Center of Photography

Sony rolls out major firmware updates for the A1 II, A1, and A9 III
By Kalum Carter published
News Sony adds new features to 3 of its mirrorless cameras in a significant firmware update

I shoot in black and white. Do I need a monochrome camera?
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Does a black-and-white photographer really need a monochrome camera?

"The best black and white cinematography I've ever seen" – how a Roger Deakins movie recommendation improved my photography and filmmaking
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Sir Rodger Deakins' Criterion Closet pick – 'In Cold Blood' – is a black and white movie masterpiece that can teach you a lot about the medium

Magnum photographer Alec Soth's latest must-see photography book reflects on youth, art and the creative process
By Kalum Carter published
News Magnum photographer Alec Soth’s 'Advice for Young Artists' is a playful reflection on creativity and the relationship between youthful ambition and aged experience

Movie director Yorgos Lanthimos captures New Orleans in a hauntingly beautiful photography book
By Kalum Carter published
News 'I Shall Sing These Songs Beautifully', captures the haunting essence of New Orleans in a series of images that blur the boundaries between reality, fiction and the cinematic

Elevate your filmmaking with SmallRig's rotating side handle and trigger for Canon and Sony cameras
By Kalum Carter published
News SmallRig’s new side handle with trigger control elevates your video setup, offering smoother operation and enhanced ergonomics for Canon, Blackmagic, and Sony shooters

Hollyland's Lark M2S delivers big audio in a tiny package – without breaking the bank
By Kalum Carter published
News The new Hollyland Lark M2S is a discreet, ultra-compact wireless mic that delivers pro-level audio and impressive features set at a highly competitive price

Godox unveils new hybrid light and power bank for content creators on the go
By Kalum Carter published
News Godox has just revealed yet another product for 2025 combining an LED light panel with a charging power bank

These Night Storm X1 night vision binoculars don't just look revolutionary - they also seem a bargain!
By Kalum Carter published
News There are only a few days left to back these 4K night vision binoculars at an incredible price

Nikon showcases advancements in its lunar camera at CES 2025
By Kalum Carter published
CES 2025 The Nikon Z9 will be the next camera on the moon, and Nikon is showing how it aims to combat the elements at CES 2025

Canon rumored to be developing a game-changing video camera to rival the Sony FX series
By Kalum Carter published
News Is Canon developing a powerful new tool for video content creation?

Ultimate vlogging camera gets even better thanks to a new cage and cinematic filter kit from SmallRig
By Kalum Carter published
News SmallRig releases a new cage and filter kit for the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 enhancing its cinematic capabilities

British Journal of Photography reveals the 100 winners of Portrait of Britain Vol.7
By Kalum Carter published
News Portrait of Britain is a celebration of Britain today and the 100 winners of Volume 7 have just been revealed

Godox unveils its third budget compact camera flash in a week
By Kalum Carter published
News Godox adds to its iFlash lineup of compact camera flashes with the new iA32

Godox launches two cute mini flashguns for use with compact cameras
By Kalum Carter published
News Godox is starting 2025 off by unveiling two new on-camera flashes – and they're tiny!

Here are my top 10 photography books of 2024!
By Kalum Carter published
Top 10 2024 has been a fantastic year for photography books and here are my top 10 picks

Blackmagic Design drops Pocket Cinema Camera 4K price to under $1,000 – permanently!
By Kalum Carter last updated
News Blackmagic's pocket cinema cameras have been lowering the point of entry for high-end filmmaking since their release, and this permanent $300 price drop of the BMPCC 4K, doubles down on that sentiment
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