Latest articles by Tom May
Ben Marcin photographed dozens of abandoned houses in exactly the same way for 20 years, and his new book is a masterclass in editing
News This new photobook about Baltimore's stubborn, solitary buildings offers an important lesson about organising a series
She was handed a camera to capture Albert Einstein and never put it down. Now, as the award that carries Marilyn Stafford's name marks its 10th anniversary, these photographers are continuing her tradition of getting close to the story
Talks, retrospectives and a portfolio day mark ten years of the prize that supports women in documentary photography
The best microscope in 2026: Perfect for students, kids and photographers
Buying guide Explore inner space, educate your children, and shoot macro images with the best microscopes
Two decades after the photographer's death, this new exhibition of Bob Carlos Clarke's photos shows why his most confrontational images were never accidents, but carefully built collaborations
News An anniversary show at London's Atlas Gallery puts the process behind the provocation on full display.
How David Bailey's photos turned Mick Jagger and Michael Caine into 1960s design icons – never-before-seen contact sheets behind Box of Pin-Ups go on sale
News On sale now: 36 never-before-seen sheets from the sittings that produced one of photography's most influential portfolios
The best opera glasses: pocket sized binoculars for theater and stage
Buying guide Going to the opera, theater or a concert? Enhance your experience with the best opera glasses available today
The best monitor calibrators in 2026: keep your on-screen colors accurate
buying guide Make sure your screen is displaying colors accurately, with the best monitor calibrators on the market
This book changed color photography forever by turning Cape Cod’s quiet light into high art – 50 years later, it's back and better
News This stunning Joel Meyerowitz project was shot half a century ago but, in this Aperture reissue, the light still looks glorious
Forget the gear list: Here's what a self-taught Shetland joiner, with a boat strapped to his car, can teach today's photographers about getting the shot that counts
NEWS An exhibition marking 150 years of J.D. Rattar proves the best piece of kit a photographer ever owned wasn't a camera at all
This nose-to-lens giraffe photograph earned a major award for its dramatic camera phone perspective
NEWS How an ultra-wide lens on an iPhone 13 turned a curious giraffe into an award-winning close-up portrait
Best rugged phone in 2026: smartphones that can take a beating and more
buying guide Need a phone that's near-indestructible? We reveal the best rugged phone for your needs
Best light bulb security cameras: discrete and easy to install
buying guide Simple to set up and difficult for bad actors to spot, these are the best light bulb security cameras on sale today
Old-world fire and new-world tech: how an iPhone's extreme telephoto reach photographed China's ancient art of molten sparks
NEWS This striking image of a traditional fire performance earned an Honorable Mention at the 2026 iPhone Photography Awards.
A fun new picture book traces Annie Leibovitz's journey in photography, and offers kids an early lesson in creative reinvention
News The Little People, BIG DREAMS series turns its attention to the iconic portrait photographer
Nan Goldin has spent 50 years photographing people. But her new film work turns away from them entirely, to focus on nature and animals
News Fresh details have been revealed about her first UK show since 2002, and they're sure to raise some eyebrows
Apple student discount: what is it, and how do you get it?
buying guide Students can get a discount with Apple, and some non-students can get it too! Here's how...
Adobe student discount: save 71% or more on your Creative Cloud apps if you are in education!
buying guide If you're a student, teacher or work in education, you can save hundreds in a single year
From Japanese parks to German playgrounds, Kerstin Weiser uses harsh flash lighting and color-matched costumes to fuse humans with concrete structures
NEWS Kerstin Weiser's award-winning series turns willing volunteers into living extensions of concrete scales and painted slides
The best digital whiteboard in 2026: interactive presentations and classroom displays
buying guide Present to colleagues, collaborate with clients or get students involved in classes, with the best interactive whiteboards
The best memory card readers in 2026: copy images and video to your computer
Buying Guide These are the best memory card readers to supercharge your SD, CFexpress & CompactFlash memory card image transfers
When Oliver Klink photographed rural Europe's disappearing communities, many of them looked straight down the lens. Some might see that as a problem for documentary work, but I'd argue it's actually a sign of success
NEWS The award-winning Swiss photographer's online exhibition has a lot of eye contact, and that's the thing I love most
A goat versus Gaza: Leica's award shortlist highlights one of the biggest challenges in photography contests
NEWS How do you judge an image from a war against an image of a goat? Leica's 2026 shortlist puts them on the same page.
I've honestly never seen a photo like this: How one aerial photographer turned a fishing scene into a work of fine art
NEWS A split-second shot from overhead transforms an everyday fishing net into something close to a gallery painting
Darren Almond photographed the world's most famous landscapes at night for 25 years – but they look like they were shot in broad daylight, thanks to this simple exposure trick
NEWS A new, expanded TASCHEN edition of Fullmoon highlights a clever technique you can use in your own night photography.
Sayuri Ichida spent years photographing her sister after their mother died. Then she refused to let a computer anywhere near the results, hand-printing every image using a 150-year-old etching process instead
The Japanese artist's new show highlights how the slowest, most stubborn part of photography sometimes says more than the camera ever could.
