
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

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

Ever wondered what Hollywood cinematographers do to get ready for a shoot?
By Kalum Carter published
News From coffee and light meters to quiet rituals, this Panavision video reveals the habits of some of the world’s top DPs

I shot the 'Apocalypse' with my camera phone, and had the best time doing it
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion I photographed a museum exhibition in Sweden with my phone, and had the most fun with a camera in a long time

If there's one YouTube video that photographers should watch this week, make it this one!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion AOWS' latest YouTube video reminds us that time is the most precious tool for photographers

LEAKED: If real, this Laowa 200mm f/2 lens will be an instant favorite!
By Kalum Carter published
News Rumors suggest a new Laowa 200mm f/2 AF lens is coming for Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Fujifilm users!

Is this the future of filmmaking? DaVinci Resolve takes big immersive video leap
By Kalum Carter published
News The new 20.1 update brings Apple Vision Pro support, Spatial Audio, and a full immersive editing workflow – and it’s completely free

Could this be the ultimate macro photography light?
By Kalum Carter published
News SmallRig has just released a versatile LED light for macro photography

It's official: Anton Corbijn is an ICON!
By Kalum Carter published
News Anton Corbijn is awarded the Abbey Road Icon Award 2025 for his exceptional music photography career

The RED Komodo-X is one of the most portable cinema cameras I've seen – and it's just got a significant firmware update!
By Kalum Carter published
News The RED Komodo-X has just received a significant firmware update, adding new features and improving functionality

Ed Sheeran's viral 'Sapphire' music video was filmed using a Sony FX3 and a Laowa lens – here's how they did it
By Kalum Carter published
Want to know how to get the Ed Sheeran look? Mathieu Stern's video digs deeper into the equipment used in the viral music video for 'Sapphire'

Nikon keeps its DSLR cameras alive with new firmware updates for the D6 and D780
By Kalum Carter published
News Nikon isn't leaving DSLR shooters behind with new firmware for its two most recent full-frame models

Every street photographer should know the work of Daido Moriyama
By Kalum Carter published
News Soon available in a single volume, 'Quartet' brings together the four foundational photobooks that defined Moriyama’s radical vision

This Phase One camera sees through time and reveals lost histories
By Kalum Carter published
Features How Phase One’s multispectral cameras are resurrecting the past
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