
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

Bruce Weber’s 'My Education' is a masterclass in trust, intimacy, and the art of portrait photography
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News Bruce Weber’s new Taschen book spans over 500 photographs, including iconic fashion images, unseen moments, and personal stories

I know they are all the rage at the moment, but I left my compact camera in the hotel and shot Sweden with my phone
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Opinion This phone is the closest we have to a Hasselblad compact camera, and I love it!

Association of Photographers celebrates 40 years of emerging talent by announcing the 2025 Student Award winners
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News This year’s top prize goes to Ritchie Elder for his powerful portrait series exploring faith in Edinburgh

Oppo and Hasselblad extend their mission to redefine camera phone photography by promising the "next generation of mobile imaging"
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News The future looks bright for Oppo as it announces its continued partnership with Hasselblad

"The response has been very positive, enormously positive" – Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki discusses groundbreaking new cine lenses
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News Sigma reveals the thinking behind the world's first large format T1.3 cinema primes, and why the company’s fresh rebrand is more than just cosmetic

Fujifilm quietly launches infrared editions of the GFX 100 II and X-H2 – but you probably can’t buy one
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News Fujifilm has just made the GFX 100 II even more powerful by making an infrared model

Blue-chip giants and new voices lead the 2025 Panda Awards nominations
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News The 2025 Panda Awards celebrate the best in wildlife filmmaking, from sweeping epics to urgent short-form stories

SmallRig has just launched a new pocket LED light – I've just ordered two!
By Kalum Carter published
News The new SmallRig RM 25C mini LED Video Light is compact, lightweight, and surprisingly affordable!

I have handpicked the best Amazon Prime Day photography book deals you shouldn't miss out on
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Deals The most valuable tools I have for improving my work are books, and I have selected some unmissable Amazon Prime Day deals

The Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2025 Shortlist reveals the epitome of photographic storytelling
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News A shortlist of 12 photographers has been announced for the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2025, showcasing powerful and timely stories

Think camcorders are dead? Think again! These Canon 4K models are stealing the spotlight on Prime Day
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Deals Check out these Amazon Prime Day offers on Canon camcorders while there's still time left

I am tempted to ditch my modern lenses for some vintage glass – here's why
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Why I'm drawn to pairing vintage lenses with a modern medium format camera

If you want to learn street photography, you need to study the work of Louis Stettner
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News Louis Stettner’s black and white photography is celebrated in a new book release from Thames & Hudson

The missing piece in my content creator set-up is at its lowest price ever – now I'll never be lost for words again!
By Kalum Carter published
Deal The Elgato Prompter is an essential tool for content creators and YouTubers who want to avoid stumbling over their lines! Now at the low price of just $189.99

Photo London moves venue for the first time in a decade
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News Tradition meets innovation as Photo London enters a new decade at Olympia

Customized cameras at 200 miles per hour – How 'F1: The Movie' redefined action cinematography with the help of Sony
By Kalum Carter published
News Sony created bespoke cameras that could handle the speed, turbulence, and logistics of filming in an F1 car

Do we really need all that bokeh? Just because your camera's lens can blur everything doesn’t mean it should
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Why you don't need the fastest lens to capture great photographs

Has the film photography resurgence finally run its course?
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion 12 months ago film seemed like it was back for good. Has it now disappeared as quickly as it came back?

One of Japan's greatest ever photographers gets a feature film adaptation of his landmark work
By Kalum Carter published
News Masahisa Fukase’s 'Ravens': From groundbreaking photobook to poignant new drama

SmallRig’s new leather case kit adds style and protection to Canon’s PowerShot vlogging camera
By Kalum Carter published
News SmallRig launches a new retro half case for one of Canon's most popular compact cameras

Nikon's HUGE update for the Z8 has finally arrived – here's what's new...
By Kalum Carter published
News Nikon has improved autofocus, pixel shift, workflow, and more with the Z8's 3.00 firmware update

OM System improves camera stability for OM-1 Mark II and OM-3 with new firmware updates
By Kalum Carter published
News OM System releases firmware update enhancing the stability of the touchscreen on the OM-3 and OM-1 Mark II

SmallRig has just made the Sony FX2 even more tempting
By Kalum Carter published
News SmallRig releases several cage kits for the Sony FX2, turning it into an attractive first cinema camera

Ever wondered what it takes to be a National Geographic photographer? Then you won't want to miss this event!
By Kalum Carter published
News Set to return this October, WildPhotos promises an unmissable day of visual storytelling, ethical debate, and creative inspiration for photographers, filmmakers, and nature lovers
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