
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 desktop computer for photo editing: PCs and Macs for photographers
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide The best desktop computer for photo editing will keep you future-proofed for editing images and working from home

5 new social media networks you've never heard of (that could help your photographic career)
By Tom May published
As Instagram becomes unusable for photographers, where else can professionals connect?

10 documentary shorts every photographer should watch on YouTube
By Tom May published
Re-ignite your love of photography by watching these documentary shorts, all free to view on YouTube

10 jobs in photography that AI is coming for – and the 10 that are safest
By Tom May published
AI Which roles are most vulnerable in the age of artificial intelligence, and how can photographers adapt to survive?

The best bird box camera
By Tom May last updated
Updated Capture images and video of nesting birds you couldn't get by yourself, with the best bird box cameras

Punkt MP02 review: a stylish, minimalist 4G phone for digital detoxers
By Tom May published
review This phone deliberately has no camera or smart features, with the aim of decluttering your mind and securing your data. My Punkt MP02 review asks whether it succeeds in that mission.

Nokia 225 4G (2020) review: a retro mobile phone at a super low price
By Tom May published
review This basic phone doesn't cost much, but who would actually want it, and how well does it perform? My Nokia 225 4G (2020) review answers these questions.

Nokia 110 4G review: a cheap burner phone with a battery that lasts for weeks
By Tom May published
review This simple phone offers the very basics for very little cash. My Nokia 110 4G review asks how well it delivers in practice.

Nokia 6310 review: relive the early 2000s with this nostalgic feature phone
By Tom May published
review Fans of classic Nokia will love the look of this feature phone, but what's it like to use? My Nokia 6310 review delves deeper.

The best rain covers for your camera and lens
By Kulsoom Middleton last updated
Updated Shoot in all weathers with the best rain covers, and keep all your kit protected

The best otoscopes for parents, medical students and pet owners
By Adam Juniper last updated
Updated Check for health problems in your own ears, your family's and your pets, with the best otoscopes

The best Continuity Camera mounts: 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 VHS to DVD converter: digitize your videotapes easily
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 ultrawide monitor: get more screen space for your photo editing
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated A 21:9 ratio or wider gives you space to see a lot more at once

The best headphones for video editing: high quality audio for every budget
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated The best headphones for video editing will ensure you spot every subtlety in your sound

Does Starlink's new service mean the satphone is dead?
By Tom May published
Opinion If you can use your smartphone anywhere, the satellite phone might become redundant.

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

The best scanner for documents & photos: digitize your docs and precious images
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Digitize receipts, reports, photos, ID cards, negatives, and more, with the best scanner for documents and photos

10 photographers you should be following on Substack
By Tom May published
10 of the best These great photographers all share their vision, techniques and stories via Substack

I'm a tech writer, and Apple's naming system even confuses me! Here's how to decode it
By Tom May published
Apple product names can be quite perplexing. But here's a decoder to help make sense of them

Best external hard drives: clever drives for added storage and backups
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Store gigabytes of photos and videos with the best external hard drives for photographers

AI-powered cameras mean I don’t know what photography is anymore
By Tom May published
opinion If the software is making all the decisions, where does that leave the person behind the lens?

I'm sure cameras glasses will never be a thing, and here's why
By Tom May published
opinion Camera glasses have the potential to be super-useful, but there's one small problem
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