
Tom May
Tom May is a freelance writer and editor specializing in art, photography, design and travel. He has been editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. He has also worked for a wide range of mainstream titles including The Sun, Radio Times, NME, T3, Heat, Company and Bella.
Latest articles by Tom May

The best iPhone charger: wired and wireless ways to power your phone in 2025
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide Get a full charge in an instant, with the best iPhone chargers you can buy today

This robot camera looks like a PIXAR character and is ready to photograph the moon
By Tom May published
news Meet LRU1: the adorable lunar rover with a multispectral stereo camera head that's helping scientists hunt for ice

If the AI bubble bursts it could BE WORSE for photographers than the AI itself!
By Tom May published
Opinion If AI investments implode, the creative economy won't escape unscathed... and photographers will feel it quickly.

Upcoming show celebrates Joel Meyerowitz, the pioneering photographer who taught us to see in color
By Tom May published
A major retrospective and special award both pay tribute to the iconic photographer.

The best wireless phone chargers for iPhone and Android
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide Ditch the wires with our pick of the best wireless phone chargers

Sony unveils new rain covers and soft cases for super-telephoto camera set-ups
By Tom May published
News Specially designed for field photographers with large telephoto lenses, these new accessories arrive in December.

Sandmarc's dedicated telephoto lens gives more power to the iPhone Pro's periscope camera
By Tom May published
The new 48mm add-on attachment provides 16x optical zoom by mounting on to the phone's tetraprism telephoto system.

The best VHS to DVD converter: digitize your videotapes easily in 2025
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Make the footage on your ageing videotapes last forever, by digitising them with the best VHS to DVD converters.

The best Uber dash cams: keep a video record of what's going on inside and outside your vehicle
By Alistair Charlton last updated
Buying Guide Record everything that happens on the road ahead, the rear, and even inside your cabin, with the best Uber dash cams

Taken with a Sony A7RV and 90mm macro lens, this extraordinary photo captures a lizard’s first breath
By Tom May published
behind the shot Jamie Peters was shortlisted at the British Photography Awards in the Macro category, for this precisely timed moment.

Why Norwich's new virtual production studio could matter more than London's mega-stages
By Tom May published
The UK's first academic Sony VERONA installation signals a crucial shift in how cinematographers will learn their craft.

Despite heavy light pollution, this Nikon D780 and Tamron 24-70mm photo captures the Milky Way in astonishing detail
By Tom May published
Michael Steven Harris earned People's Choice at the British Photography Awards for this stacked, long-exposure image

The best Continuity Camera mounts in 2025: turn your iPhone into a Mac webcam
By Ian Evenden last updated
Updated Strap your iPhone to your Mac using a continuity camera mount for a better webcam experience

The best iPhone power bank in 2025: portable chargers for your Apple device
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide Top up far from home, with the best iPhone power banks.

Liezl Zwarts offers a masterclass in pivoting from commercial to art photography
By Tom May published
News South African photographer Liezl Zwarts draws on Japanese philosophy, personal pain and her commercial training to forge a breathtaking fine art debut.

Google Photos wants to know your hobbies better than your friends do
By Tom May published
Should you allow it to analyse your entire collection?

Scientists are designing a new camera that could detect alien life
By Tom May published
News UK teams are helping NASA develop imaging tech for a mission that will hunt for alien planets beyond Earth.

The best camera rain covers in 2025: keep your camera and lens dry when it's wet
By Kulsoom Middleton last updated
Updated Don't let inclement conditions stop you! With the best rain covers, you can keep your kit safe and dry whatever the weather

The next iPhone could fix the camera problem that's plagued all foldables so far
By Tom May published
The 24MP selfie camera Apple's planning for its foldable iPhone will reportedly sit under the display.

Riccardo Ghilardi's photo portraits of cinema royalty show what's possible when you collaborate with your subject
By Tom May published
news Getting great portraits of famous people is about more than just pointing a camera at them.

The best memory card readers: copy images and video to your computer
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide These are the best memory card readers to supercharge your SD, CFexpress & CompactFlash memory card image transfers

This viral trend for passport photos says something profound about Gen Z
By Tom May published
Opinion As Instagram-perfection wanes, young people are rediscovering what makes a portrait actually good.

Mark Power's new book proves that commissioned photography needn't mean creative compromise
By Tom May published
The documentary photographer's 27-year archive shows what's possible when clients give you freedom to shoot your way.
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