
Tom May
Tom May is a freelance writer and editor specializing in art, photography, design and travel. He has been editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. He has also worked for a wide range of mainstream titles including The Sun, Radio Times, NME, T3, Heat, Company and Bella.
Latest articles by Tom May

What this 109-year-old deepfake can teach us about spotting AI photos today
By Tom May published
In 1917, two girls fooled the world with scissors, hat pins and a borrowed camera. A century on, the same trick is playing out in eight million fake images a year.

The best monitor calibrators in 2026: keep your on-screen colors accurate
By Ben Andrews last updated
buying guide Make sure your screen is displaying colors accurately, with the best monitor calibrators on the market

Did we all get Diane Arbus wrong? These three overlooked photos suggest we might have
By Tom May published
International Women's Day Her true subject was never deviance; it was dignity.

Nothing's two new affordable phones have surprisingly good cameras – and there's a shutter remote hidden in their headphones
By Tom May published
News The brand that swore off flagship phones in 2026 has launched two phones in 2026 – and they're worth paying attention to

The best cutting mat for trimming photos, scrapbooking and more
By Tom May, Jon Stapley last updated
buying guide Make cuts easily and precisely, with the best cutting mats for photographers, artists, crafters and DIYers.

The best teleprompter in 2026: present content like a pro
By James Artaius last updated
buying guide Make eye contact using the best teleprompters when shooting with your camera, phone or tablet

The best slide viewers in 2026: the easy way to rediscover your old slides
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Buying guide Whether you wish to view old pictures or are shooting on film afresh today, these are the best slide viewers

This Robot Phone wants to do for video what the smartphone did for photos by adding cinematic stability to your shots
By Tom May published
news In a world where everyone wants to shoot video, Honor might just have built the phone that matters

Honor just made a foldable phone that I think people will actually want (and Samsung should be worried)
By Tom May published
news Honor's new Magic V6 has a 24-hour battery, a camera system borrowed from its flagship phone, and a body barely thicker than an iPhone

Honor has made the thinnest and brightest tablet ever – and its laptop promises to outlast your longest shoot
By Tom May published
News At first encounter, both seem like reliable, color-accurate tools for photographers on the move

The stunning Vogue fashion photography by Horst P. Horst reminds us he was the master of the grammar of light and composition
By Tom May published
News The student of Le Corbusier and the Bauhaus transformed fashion photography into an architecture of form and shadow.

The bond trader who quit his job, bought a camera and changed New York street photography forever
By Tom May published
News Brandon Stanton set out to photograph 10,000 strangers. Today, 30 million people follow his work, and he's just been named communicator of the year

New book celebrates the photographs Martin Parr said would get him into heaven
By Tom May published
40 years on from The Last Resort, this is the perfect tribute for the man who raised the game for modern documentary photograph.

Three days, a Rolleiflex camera and 2,000 frames: the shoot that defined master photographer Irving Penn
By Tom May published
News How an impulsive detour to the Peruvian Andes produced one of the 20th century's most important portrait series.

How do you photograph the end of the world? Nick Brandt stages the unthinkable
By Tom May published
News The British photographer's cleverly staged climate shots involved months of planning, rigging and collaboration.

iPad generations: which Apple tablet should you buy
By Tom May last updated
Buying guide We explain the differences between the iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini and basic iPad, across the different iPad generations

The best keyboards for video editing in 2026
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Avoid RSI and work faster, with the best keyboards for video editing

The best iPhone power bank in 2026: portable chargers for your Apple device
By Gareth Bevan last updated
buying guide Top up far from home, with the best iPhone power banks.

The best Continuity Camera mounts: turn your iPhone into a Mac webcam
By Ian Evenden last updated
Buying Guide Strap your iPhone to your Mac using a continuity camera mount for a better webcam experience

The best iPhone charger: wired and wireless ways to power your phone
By Gareth Bevan last updated
buying guide Get a full charge in an instant, with the best iPhone chargers you can buy today

The best scanner for documents & photos in 2026: digitize your docs and precious images
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Digitize receipts, reports, photos, ID cards, negatives, and more, with the best scanner for documents and photos

Ellen von Unwerth's photo of Melania Trump highlights the enduring power of the 90s fashion aesthetic
By Tom May published
Opinion The Amazon film may be controversial, but the portrait is a masterclass in a bold, graphic style that defined an era.

The best tablet camera in 2026: iPads, Android and Windows tablets with photo smarts
By Mike Harris last updated
buying guide Want to take pictures with a tablet? We round up the best tablet cameras on the market today
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