
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

Fujifilm’s GFX Eterna 55 wins Good Design Award. Could this mark the start of the brand's cinema-focused future?
By Kalum Carter published
News The company’s first large-format cinema camera earns top honours as Fujifilm celebrates seven consecutive years of design excellence

Exploring the microscopic world: Nikon Small World announces 51st annual photomicrography winners
By Kalum Carter published
News Zhang You takes first place with a rice weevil, highlighting the artistry and scientific insight of photomicrography

Just announced: The Hollyland Vcore transforms your smartphone into a professional video monitor
By Kalum Carter published
News Hollyland Vcore lets creators monitor, record, and share, all from their smartphone

I'm not a landscape photographer, but I tried using my phone for landscape photography – and I’m impressed!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Modern camera phones keep defying expectations, even in genres ruled by DSLRs

Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K drops to its lowest price ever
By Kalum Carter published
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

TTArtisan resurrects the legendary Canon 17mm f/4 Tilt-Shift lens for multiple mirrorless camera mounts
By Kalum Carter published
News TTArtisan launches a 17mm f/4 tilt-shift lens for all major full-frame mounts – and it's a bargain!

From Vogue model to pioneering photographer, Lee Miller’s fearless photos take over Tate Britain
By Kalum Carter published
News Tate Britain’s Lee Miller retrospective is an education for all photographers

The 'Oscars of photography': Winners of 40th AOP Awards reveal the very best of modern photography
By Kalum Carter published
News Celebrating 40 years of human creativity: The AOP Photography Awards announces this year's winning photographers

"I was injured twice, kidnapped, and tortured." Conflict photographer Jonathan Alpeyrie discusses his approach to capturing life in warzones
By Kalum Carter published
News Take a look inside the essential camera kit of a war photographer in this fascinating Daily Mail video

Forever running out of storage on your phone? This new Lexar SSD could transform how you create content
By Kalum Carter published
News Lexar launches a MagSafe-compatible portable SSD designed to give mobile creators high-speed, on-the-go storage for 4K and 8K video

5 reasons why I think every photographer should make a zine (even in the digital age)
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion From tactile storytelling to creative confidence, self-published photography zines are transforming the way photographers finish, share and experience their work

All wildlife photographers (and nature lovers) should study the amazing work of Cristina Mittermeier
By Kalum Carter published
News Cristina Mittermeier’s 'A Greater Wisdom' opens in Vicenza – a breathtaking exploration of humanity’s connection to nature

Platon’s award-winning portrait of Nile Rodgers shows why he’s still one of the greatest photographers
By Kalum Carter published
News Platon wins Judges’ Choice at the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards with an extraordinary Hasselblad X2D portrait of Nile Rodgers

I'm choosing my phone over my compact camera for street photography!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Here's why I’ve been turning to my phone for street photography

Why hasn’t any camera brand licensed Kodak film stocks for digital simulations?
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Fujifilm dominates the film simulation space, but Ricoh, Sony, and Nikon show potential. Why not bring Kodak’s legacy to modern digital cameras?

The greatest photographs in music: Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2025 winners announced
By Kalum Carter published
News The global awards celebrate the best in music photography, from emerging talent to legendary icons

These tiny new Blazar cine lenses cover full-frame and cost less than US$500!
By Kalum Carter published
News Blazar’s Beetle 1.33x anamorphic lens series brings cinematic widescreen style to lightweight rigs and even vertical video

The world’s most spectacular bird photos of 2025 have been announced – Here are the Winners
By Kalum Carter published
News The Bird Photographer of the Year 2025 competition has crowned its winners, showcasing awe-inspiring images from around the globe

Ricoh launches GR Photo Festival 2025 – a global celebration of the iconic compact camera
By Kalum Carter published
News The international competition invites Ricoh GR users worldwide to submit photos on the theme of Daily Life, with judging by an acclaimed panel of professionals

Canon partners with World Sports Photography Awards as 2026 entries open
By Kalum Carter published
News The world’s premier celebration of sports photography returns, introducing a new category for emerging talent under 30

Lexar launches a 1TB Armor Gold SDXC UHS-II memory card for high-performance and ultra-durable storage
By Kalum Carter published
News Lexar sets the gold standard for SD card durability and introduces a 1TB edition

Street photography’s favourite compact camera hits its lowest ever UK price
By Kalum Carter published
Deal Grab one of street photography’s most beloved compacts at its lowest ever U.K. price

Photography icon David Bailey to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2025
By Kalum Carter published
News David Bailey has shaped the way we see music, from jazz legends such as Duke Ellington and Miles Davis, to rock and pop icons including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and David Bowie
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