
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 softbox lighting kits: studio flash kits ideal for portraits
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Perfect for portraiture, these are the best softbox lighting kits for your home studio

The best photo albums
By Amy Davies last updated
Buying Guide Showcase your favorite prints in style, with the best photo albums available today

Best projection screen: video projector screens for indoors & outdoors
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Buying Guide Enjoy TV and movies at super-size, with the best projection screen for indoors and out.

Best books on photography for beginners and pros
By Niall Hampton last updated
BOOKS Improve your camera skills and get visual inspiration with the best books on photography

You should probably download the new Adobe Express mobile app while it's still free
By Tom May published
news AI -powered app Adobe Express makes it easy for non-designers to create promo material, and it's just launched on mobile for free

Ipevo VZ-X document camera review
By Tom May published
REVIEW This document camera offers Wi-Fi, but is it worth it?

Joyusing V508 document camera review
By Tom May published
REVIEW Is this mid-range document camera worth the money?

The best underwater fishing camera: see what's happening below the surface
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Buying Guide Get bigger bites down below, by using the best underwater fishing cameras to stalk your catch

26 best novels about photography
By Tom May last updated
Features Literature meets the lens in these brilliant books about photographers and the art of photography.

The best microphone isolation shields for podcasts, streaming & more
By Tom May last updated
Updated Want to sound clear, crisp and professional? Then you need the best microphone isolation shield!

Plustek ePhoto Z300 review: sheet-feed scanner for digitizing old photos, fast
By Tom May published
review If you have a ton of family photos you need to scan quickly, this scanner is here for you. But is it up to the job? Our Plustek ePhoto Z300 review answers that question.

The best cutting mat for trimming photos, scrapbooking and more
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Make cuts easily and precisely, with the best cutting mats for photographers, artists, crafters and DIYers.

Best head torch: head lamps to see in the dark and free up your hands
By Gavin Stoker, Chris George last updated
Buying Guide We reveal the best head torch for photography, astronomy, camping, DIY and other purposes

5 cool new features for Lightroom announced at Adobe Max
By Tom May published
Adobe Max They sound cool anyway. Although Adobe's been keeping them very close to their chest for some reason...

Adobe sets out to speed up video editing with 5 new Creative Cloud features
By Tom May published
Adobe Max Premiere Pro just got a bunch of new features, and there's a video-related change to Adobe Stock too

70mai Dash Cam Omni review: low-cost dashcam with some fun bells and whistles
By Tom May published
Dash Cams This dashcam offers a lot of features for a low price, but does it deliver? Our 70mai Dash Cam Omni review reveals all.

New photos by Martin Parr reflect his love/hate relationship with Britain in 2023
By Tom May published
news A new show of Martin Parr's work will be a highlight of Photo London this week. We give you a sneak preview

Photo London 2023 opens this week: here's what you need to know
By Tom May published
news This year the annual photography fair brings together 125 exhibitors from 56 countries. Find out what to expect…

Rediscovered photos shed new light on the young life of King Charles III
By Tom May published
news These pictures of the youthful prince, on show at the National Science and Media Museum, show his energy and love of life

Enchanting childhood photos show King Charles III's early love of photography
By Tom May published
news He is best known as a painter, but these archive images show that Charles once shared his mother's interest in photography

iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro: Which Apple smartphone should you buy?
By Amy Davies last updated
versus Our Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro guide explains the main differences between the phones, to help you make the best choice

The best infrared thermometers
By Adam Juniper last updated
Buying Guide Take people's temperature quickly and easily, with the best infrared thermometers for shops, hospitals and industrial use

The best laser rangefinders for measuring distance quickly & accurately
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Buying Guide Improve your golf, or measure distances at work, using the best laser rangefinders on the market.
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