
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

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?

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 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 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 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

The best graphics cards for video editing
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Speed up your workflow with one of the best graphics cards for video editing.

The best 3D scanner to create digital models from real-world objects
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Scan real-world objects and turn them into digital models, using the best 3D scanners.

The best thermal printers for printing addresses, labels and more
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide You don't need ink to print address labels, tickets and labels: just use the best thermal printers!

Have we reached the limits of phone camera hardware?
By Tom May published
opinion It's all seems to be about software these days. So what's going on?

7 of the best magazines about photography: print publications you NEED to check out
By Tom May published
Get inspire and elevate your craft with these beautiful mags.

Ceptics 220V to 110V Travel Voltage Converter review
By Tom May published
review If you want to use your hairdryer abroad, a normal travel adapter may not be safe. Our Ceptics 220V-110V Travel Voltage Converter review explains whether this is the solution for you.

What photographers should expect from AI in 2025 - the good, the bad & the ugly
By Tom May published
Like it or loathe it, AI will be a major influence.
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