
Jamie Carter
Jamie has been writing about photography, astronomy, astro-tourism and astrophotography for over 20 years, producing content for Forbes.com, Space.com, Live Science, Techradar, T3, BBC Wildlife, Science Focus, New Scientist, Sky & Telescope, BBC Sky At Night, South China Morning Post, The Guardian, The Telegraph and Travel+Leisure.
As the editor of When Is The Next Eclipse and author of A Stargazing Program For Beginners, he has a wealth of experience, expertise and enthusiasm for astrophotography, from capturing the Northern Lights, the moon and meteor showers to solar and lunar eclipses.
He also brings a great deal of knowledge on action cameras, 360 cameras, AI cameras, camera backpacks, telescopes, gimbals, tripods and all manner of photography equipment.
Latest articles by Jamie Carter

Astrophotography guide to September 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month
By Jamie Carter Published
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this coming month

Vaonis Vespera Pro review: this premium smart telescope offers effortless astrophotography
By Jamie Carter Published
review A premium, portable observatory that delivers impressive deep-sky, lunar and solar images with minimal effort.

12 incredible US national parks for landscape photographers you simply have to tick off your bucket list
By Jamie Carter Last updated
Features From sea to shining sea, these are some of the best photographic locations in the US

How to photograph the stunning Perseid meteor shower
By Jamie Carter Last updated
Tutorial Everything you need to know for photographing the Perseids – which promises to be the best meteor shower in 2024

Astrophotography guide to August 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month
By Jamie Carter Published
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month

Astrophotography in July 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month
By Jamie Carter Published
astrophotography Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month

Astrophotography in June 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month
By Jamie Carter Published
astrophotography Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month

ZWO Seestar S30 review: the most affordable smart telescope ever
By Jamie Carter Published
Review A remarkably compact, dual-lens smart telescope, the Seestar S30 fits in a camera bag and captures the cosmos

DwarfLab Dwarf 3 smart telescope review
By Jamie Carter Published
Review This small, low-cost, smartphone-controlled smart telescope has a few surprises for photographers of all kinds

Astrophotography in May 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month
By Jamie Carter Published
astrophotography Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month

Astrophotography in April 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month
By Jamie Carter Published
astrophotography Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month

How to photograph the partial solar eclipse on March 29
By Jamie Carter Last updated
how to All you need to know about the solar eclipse visible in the northern hemisphere as the moon takes a bite from the sun

8 ways to capture the partial solar eclipse with your smartphone
By Jamie Carter Last updated
How To Easy ways to capture the March 2025 solar eclipse with your phone

Astrophotography in March 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month
By Jamie Carter Published
astrophotography Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month

Astrophotography in February 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
By Jamie Carter Published
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.

10 must-shoot events for astrophotographers in 2025
By Jamie Carter Published
astrophotography From Northern Lights to total lunar eclipses, these are the 10 events astrophotographers should shoot this year

Astrophotography in January 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
By Jamie Carter Published
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.

My 7 top tips for planning the perfect photography trip to Easter Island
By Jamie Carter Published
Locations Advice for capturing the magical moai, dramatic coastlines and stunning night skies above the world’s most remote island

Geminid meteor shower 2024 reaches its photography peak tonight!
By Jamie Carter Last updated
Tutorial Everything you need to know for photographing the Geminid meteor shower in December 2024

Astrophotography in December 2024: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
By Jamie Carter Published
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.

Astrophotography in November 2024: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
By Jamie Carter Published
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.

Astrophotography in October 2024: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
By Jamie Carter Published
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.

BeaverLAB Finder TW2 telescope review: this all-in-one astrophotography rig is not what it seems
By Jamie Carter Published
Review A poor build quality and a basic camera makes this telescope anything but smart
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