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

Fujifilm has OFFICIALLY teased a new camera that appears to combine the X100VI and GFX 100S II
By Kalum Carter published
News Fujifilm's new camera will combine the X100 VI and the GFX 100S II, as new video teases something big!

The Zoom PodTrak P2 is the budget all-in-one audio recording solution for podcasting
By Kalum Carter published
News The Zoom PodTrak P2 looks set to become a popular recording tool for budding podcasters on the go, with its compact and lightweight form and AI noise cancellation

I think the Blackmagic Camera app is a perfect tool for content creators – here's why!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion I've started using the Blackmagic Camera App, and I'm not looking back!

A cosmic image of New York from above is announced as one of the Open competition category winners for the Sony World Photography Awards
By Kalum Carter published
News Some of the best photography on display as the Sony World Photography Award category winners are announced

I predict that the Sigma 300-600mm f/4 will be EXTREMELY popular among wildlife photographers!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion The Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports might be the unsung hero at this year's Photography & Video Show

Viltrox showcases its $100,000 monster 42-420mm T5.6 Luna cine lens at The Photography & Video Show 2025
By Kalum Carter published
News The Viltrox 42-420mm Luna is perhaps the largest lens I have ever seen, and we got to get hands-on with it at The Photography & Video Show 2025

Benro and Novoflex unveil new collaborative tripod ball head at The Photography & Video Show
By Kalum Carter published
News The Photography & Video Show is in full swing and this Benro x Novoflex collaboration flown under the radar

The new Samyang x Schnieder-Kreuznach zoom lens goes on display at The Photography & Video Show 2025
By Kalum Carter published
News German engineering meets modern mirrorless lens design with the Samyang x Schneider-Kreuznach AF 14-24mm f/2.8

New book reveals how to capture perfect garden photographs just in time for Spring
By Kalum Carter published
News Capture stunning photos in your garden this year with the help of award-winning photographer Jason Ingram's new how-to book

30 female photographers whose work deserves to be seen, studied, and celebrated, on International Women's Day
By Lauren Scott published
INT WOMEN'S DAY Discover 27 of the most innovative and prolific female photographers and how they've shaped the artform

Godox announces the BG02 Battery Grip – a brilliant add-on for my portable lighting set-up!
By Kalum Carter published
News The new Godox BG02 Battery Grip promises to keep the light shining for longer!

How I overcame the invisible barriers of wildlife photography and filmmaking
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Wildlife photography and wildlife filmmaking always felt out of reach, until I discovered a series that demystified the process

The Blackmagic Pyxis 6k has been tested in the wilds of Zimbabwe – here's how it got on!
By Kalum Carter published
News Cinematographer Sean Viljoen puts the Blackmagic Design Pyxis 6K through its paces, capturing engrossing wildlife video in Zimbabwe

Explore Mars with an archive of NASA’s best-ever images in a new Taschen book
By Kalum Carter published
News 'Mars. Photographs from the NASA Archive' is a journey through six decades of discovery

Vimeo, Nikon, and RED launch $150,000 short film grant for emerging filmmakers
By Kalum Carter published
News Vimeo, RED, Nikon have partnered on a new grant designed to help emerging filmmakers through providing funding, mentorships, and gear!

BBC Earth's new YouTube series is a gold mine for wildlife photographers – see the pros' gear, settings, and secrets!
By Kalum Carter published
News Take a look behind the lens with top wildlife photographers and discover the gear, settings, and techniques used to capture nature's most elusive moments

Polaroid launches Now 3rd Generation – "brighter pictures, bolder colors, better tech"
By Kalum Carter published
News Polaroid improves its Now instant camera with improved AF, metering, and sharpness!

I'd choose the Fujifilm X-M5 over the X100VI – here's why!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion The Fujifilm X-M5 is compact and has an interchangeable lens; it offers real competition to the much loved Fujifilm X100VI

The 'future of luggage design' is here as Peak Design launches Kickstarter for the Roller Pro
By Kalum Carter published
News The new Roller Pro from Peak Design turns your carry-on into a portable workstation for photographers and filmmakers

Fujifilm shows off the GFX Eterna at CP+ and provides more details on the dedicated filmmaking camera
By Kalum Carter published
News The Fujifilm GFX Eterna looks set to be one of the most exciting releases of the year, and thanks to CineD, we now have some more information

How Kodak film and VistaVision shaped the distinctive Oscar-winning look of 'The Brutalist'
By Kalum Carter published
News With a budget of under $10 million, DP Lol Crawley utilized VistaVision and Kodak film stock to create The Brutalist's timeless aesthetic

Schneider-Kreuznach makes a return to photography lenses with a surprising partnership with Samyang
By Kalum Carter published
News The Samyang X Schneider-Kreuznach AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE was displayed at CP+ 2025 and marks a return for Schneider-Kreuznach

Canon enhances AF performance of RF 24-105mm f/2.8 power zoom with new firmware update
By Kalum Carter published
News The Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8L IS USM Z is an exceptional hybrid lens, and its just gotten even better!

The powerful legacy of Edward S. Curtis' photographs of the Indigenous peoples of North America in a stunning new book
By Kalum Carter published
News Taschen has released a new edition of 'The North American Indian: The Complete Portfolios', with over 700 photographs it seeks to preserve North America’s Indigenous heritage
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