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
"The best black and white cinematography I've ever seen" – how a Roger Deakins movie recommendation improved my photography and filmmaking
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Sir Rodger Deakins' Criterion Closet pick – 'In Cold Blood' – is a black and white movie masterpiece that can teach you a lot about the medium
Magnum photographer Alec Soth's latest must-see photography book reflects on youth, art and the creative process
By Kalum Carter published
News Magnum photographer Alec Soth’s 'Advice for Young Artists' is a playful reflection on creativity and the relationship between youthful ambition and aged experience
Movie director Yorgos Lanthimos captures New Orleans in a hauntingly beautiful photography book
By Kalum Carter published
News 'I Shall Sing These Songs Beautifully', captures the haunting essence of New Orleans in a series of images that blur the boundaries between reality, fiction and the cinematic
Elevate your filmmaking with SmallRig's rotating side handle and trigger for Canon and Sony cameras
By Kalum Carter published
News SmallRig’s new side handle with trigger control elevates your video setup, offering smoother operation and enhanced ergonomics for Canon, Blackmagic, and Sony shooters
Hollyland's Lark M2S delivers big audio in a tiny package – without breaking the bank
By Kalum Carter published
News The new Hollyland Lark M2S is a discreet, ultra-compact wireless mic that delivers pro-level audio and impressive features set at a highly competitive price
Godox unveils new hybrid light and power bank for content creators on the go
By Kalum Carter published
News Godox has just revealed yet another product for 2025 combining an LED light panel with a charging power bank
These Night Storm X1 night vision binoculars don't just look revolutionary - they also seem a bargain!
By Kalum Carter published
News There are only a few days left to back these 4K night vision binoculars at an incredible price
Nikon showcases advancements in its lunar camera at CES 2025
By Kalum Carter published
CES 2025 The Nikon Z9 will be the next camera on the moon, and Nikon is showing how it aims to combat the elements at CES 2025
Canon rumored to be developing a game-changing video camera to rival the Sony FX series
By Kalum Carter published
News Is Canon developing a powerful new tool for video content creation?
Ultimate vlogging camera gets even better thanks to a new cage and cinematic filter kit from SmallRig
By Kalum Carter published
News SmallRig releases a new cage and filter kit for the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 enhancing its cinematic capabilities
British Journal of Photography reveals the 100 winners of Portrait of Britain Vol.7
By Kalum Carter published
News Portrait of Britain is a celebration of Britain today and the 100 winners of Volume 7 have just been revealed
Godox unveils its third budget compact camera flash in a week
By Kalum Carter published
News Godox adds to its iFlash lineup of compact camera flashes with the new iA32
Godox launches two cute mini flashguns for use with compact cameras
By Kalum Carter published
News Godox is starting 2025 off by unveiling two new on-camera flashes – and they're tiny!
Here are my top 10 photography books of 2024!
By Kalum Carter published
Top 10 2024 has been a fantastic year for photography books and here are my top 10 picks
Blackmagic Design drops Pocket Cinema Camera 4K price to under $1,000 – permanently!
By Kalum Carter last updated
News Blackmagic's pocket cinema cameras have been lowering the point of entry for high-end filmmaking since their release, and this permanent $300 price drop of the BMPCC 4K, doubles down on that sentiment
Godox V100 sets a new benchmark for on-camera flash power
By Kalum Carter published
News Godox continues to push boundaries by announcing a new powerful on-camera flash
Imagen's AI-powered photo editing software can slash post-processing time by 96%!
By Kalum Carter published
News Imagen has partnered with Pic-Time to provide AI-powered post-processing from 'edit to delivery'
Julian Lennon’s illuminating debut photography book solidifies his place in the world of fine art photography
By Kalum Carter published
News "What You see is what you get… Even with an iPhone, the picture I’m taking has to mean something to me, or is a story, or feeling I’m trying to convey… Some of the best photos can be a ’Snapshot"
Pentax honored for making film photography fashionable again by scooping a German Design Award
By Kalum Carter published
News The Pentax 17 has just been awarded winner status in the German Design Awards 2025 for 'excellent product design'
Godox Lux Master review: a fun retro flash with modern performance
By Kalum Carter published
Review The Godox Lux Master provides a vintage spirit with contemporary lighting features
Godox AD200 Pro II review: improving on a classic
By Kalum Carter published
Review The Godox AD200 Pro II provides a welcome update to the classic pocket flash with improvements to both style and performance
Visually Speaking: exclusive interview with photography guru Ted Forbes
By Kalum Carter published
Interview We speak to renowned photographer, educator, and YouTuber Ted Forbes about his new photography book – 'Visually Speaking' – and what it means to make work that matters
Compact cameras make a comeback, as Panasonic conjures up new point-and-shoot digicam!
By Kalum Carter published
News Panasonic announces the Lumix ZS99 / TZ99, a compact point-and-shoot camera set to take 2025 by storm!
"A pioneering female voice in British photography" – A decade of Siân Davey's work celebrated with major exhibition at the Martin Parr Foundation
By Kalum Carter published
News Siân Davey: The Creative Body: Photographs 2014 – 2024 will showcase a decade of intimate portraits including an ongoing project
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