Kalum Carter
Kalum is a professional photographer with over a decade of experience, also working as a photo editor and photography writer. Specializing in photography and art books, Kalum has a keen interest in the stories behind the images and often interviews contemporary photographers to gain insights into their practices. With a deep passion for both contemporary and classic photography, Kalum brings this love of the medium to all aspects of his work.
Latest articles by Kalum Carter

I dusted off my old Nikon D750 DSLR for one last shoot – can it still perform in 2025?
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Having not used my D750 for several years, I took it out to test how it stacked up in today's mirrorless world

New Sony Burano 2.0 update gets field tested in style!
By Kalum Carter published
News With the new Sony Burano 2.0 update coming next month, filmmaker Renan Ozturk field tests it on an expedition

Polaroid channels Sesame Street in hilarious videos that show us all how to best use our instant cameras
By Kalum Carter published
News Polaroid has introduced a new member of the team – a felt puppet named Fred!

Every portrait photographer should watch Platon's episode of 'Abstract' – and it's free to watch on YouTube!
By Kalum Carter published
News Abstract: The Art of Design on Netflix is a treasure trove of inspiration, but as a photographer, Platon's episode has been invaluable

Two Ricoh compact cameras get performance improvements with updated firmware
By Kalum Carter published
News Two of the best cameras for street photography get important stability updates

The winning images from Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 are mind-blowing and otherworldly!
By Kalum Carter published
News A stunning photograph of a mother humpback whale and her newborn calf win this year's Underwater Photographer of the Year

Is Sirui’s interchangeable lens mount the future of third-party lenses?
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Could swapable lens mounts without adapters become the new industry standard?

FINALLY! A new Zeiss Otus lens is on the way!
By Kalum Carter published
News Zeiss has been teasing a brand new premium lens – something big is coming!

See street photography icon Joel Meyerowitz as you've never seen him before in a touching new film about love, art and mortality
By Kalum Carter published
News After a superb festival run, 'Two Strangers Trying Not to Kill Each Other' is scheduled for release next month

Fujifilm teams up with Final Fantasy XIV Online for a unique Instax collaboration
By Kalum Carter published
News Make your digital adventures a reality by instantly printing in-game captures with Fujifilm Instax!

Annie Leibovitz captures the official portrait photographs for the new series of TV drama 'The Chosen'
By Kalum Carter published
News New posters for The Chosen: Last Supper has been unveiled and features incredible photography by Annie Leibovitz

Did you know Peter Lindbergh became a fashion photography icon using Nikon DSLR cameras?
By Kalum Carter published
News Peter Lindbergh's work is reason enough to never write off our DSLRs!

How a photographer turned filmmaker captured one of the Arctic's most powerful documentaries
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Evgenia Arbugaeva's journey from photography to filmmaking is a real inspiration for photographers

The GFX 50R is almost my perfect camera – did Fujifilm quit on it too soon?
By Kalum Carter published
OPINION Why a Fujifilm GFX compact camera would revolutionize the medium

Is Substack the perfect platform for photographers?
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion I'm ditching Facebook, Instagram, and X and heading to Substack

Sirui's next lenses could have interchangeable mounts to use one lens across multiple camera brands
By Kalum Carter published
News Sirui is preparing to launch a brand new cine lens series with T1.4 apertures, replaceable mounts, and excellent optical quality for under $1,000!

'Ernest Cole: Lost and Found' might be the most powerful photography film of the year – and now you can watch the trailer
By Kalum Carter published
News A new documentary about Ernest Cole hits theatres next month featuring some of the most impactful images of the twentieth-century

From Elvis Presley to Nelson Mandela, Shure has captured the sound of history for the last 100 years
By Kalum Carter published
News Shure celebrates 100 years of audio excellence

Wildscreen event highlights the power of storytelling to deliver important scientific messages through wildlife filmmaking
By Kalum Carter published
News Wildscreen: Science in Storytelling will bring together industry-leading professionals to explore how powerful visuals can engage and deliver important scientific messages

What is the real impact of AI on photography? A new book explores how our relationship with images has changed forever
By Kalum Carter published
News Whether you are for or against AI there is no doubt that it has changed photography. The new book 'The Synthetic Eye: Photography Transformed in the Age of AI' by Fred Ritchin explains how

This is what AI is for – Adobe's audio enhancement features have blown me away!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion I was blown away by the features in Adobe Podcast and I feel more people should know about it!

David Bailey’s new book 'Eighties' offers a glimpse into an iconic decade of fashion photography!
By Kalum Carter published
News David Baliey's new photography book takes a look at the iconic 1980s through his fashion lens

Did you know that one of Japan's greatest photographers built his career using Nikon Coolpix compact cameras?
By Kalum Carter published
News Daido Moriyama's work is now on display at the Photographers' Gallery, but did you know that he uses compact cameras such as the Nikon Coolpix?
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