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
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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
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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!
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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
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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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A week-long celebration of photography returns to Derby as Format International Photography Festival celebrates 20 years!
By Kalum Carter published
News A host of photography exhibitions, talks, and events will take over Derby, UK for Format25
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PGYTech is bridging the gap between phones and cameras by introducing the MagCam Phone Grip
By Kalum Carter published
News The MagCam Phone Grip from PGYTech is set to become the next best accessory for smartphone photographers!
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Fujifilm just announced a new 4K projector – and it might be the cutest tech release of the year!
By Kalum Carter published
News Fujifilm has just announced the FP-ZUH6000 at ISE 2025 in Barcelona, a small but mighty 4K projector for creating immersive environments
![An American young girl, Jan Rose Kasmir, confronts the American National Guard outside thePentagon during the 1967 anti-Vietnam march. This march helped to turn public opinionagainst the US war in Vietnam, Washington DC, USA, 1967.© Marc Riboud / Fonds Marc Riboud au MNAAG/Magnum Photos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UJUUcfLDUHJNqFPU4WSUSd-320-80.jpg)
A photographer's dream exhibition! Foto Arsenal Wien to reopen with extensive Magnum Photos show
By Kalum Carter published
News Foto Arsenal Wien is scheduled to reopen next month with a bang, showcasing the profound impact of Magnum Photos
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The best photo books in 2025: create a personalized picture album online
By Kalum Carter last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best photo books not only make excellent gifts but are a great way of storing your most treasured memories
![© Dennis Morris](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ug4ggCfHkt3BAtrZh8SgQh-320-80.jpg)
From Bob Marley and the Sex Pistols to Oasis and Radiohead – this is the work of music photography icon Dennis Morris
By Kalum Carter published
News An icon of music photography, Dennis Morris' new retrospective photography book shows never-before-seen images of some of the greatest musicians of all time
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Phone photography has come a long way, but I’d still rather carry my Fujifilm compact camera around with me
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion I am all for phone photography, but I will always choose my 5-year-old Fujifilm X100F over my iPhone
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Get up to 75% off of some of the best photography books of all time in the Taschen sale!
By Kalum Carter published
Deals Save BIG on iconic photography books from Annie Leibovitz, Peter Lindbergh, Helmut Newton, Sebastião Salgado, and more!
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Street photography icon Daido Moriyama's work to go on display at The Photographers' Gallery this week!
By Kalum Carter published
News Here is your opportunity to not only see but purchase the work of street photography legend Daido Moriyama
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This cheap new kids' compact camera offers the perfect first steps into photography
By Kalum Carter published
News The new Photo Creator Pop Colour digital camera by Canal Toys offers young photographers a bespoke shooting experience and a whopping 32 megapixels!
![All the Beauty and the Bloodshed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NVJVpyVkVEw2thQtj4QGnb-320-80.jpg)
Every photographer should watch this incredible Nan Goldin documentary – rated 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and streaming now!
By Kalum Carter published
News 'All the Beauty and the Bloodshed' is one of the greatest documentaries on the power of photography, and it is available to stream now
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I'd take character over precision any day! Why vintage lenses and imperfection matter more than ever
By Kalum Carter published
OPINION Is the pursuit of perfection making photography less memorable?
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Leica celebrates 100 Years with a landmark photography exhibition featuring Joel Meyerowitz and Barbara Davidson
By Kalum Carter published
News Leica continues to celebrate its 100th birthday by showcasing works from some of its iconic photographers
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"I like taking pictures now with my camera, it's my new thing" – Ed Sheeran is embracing the compact camera
By Kalum Carter published
News From strumming to snapping – Ed Sheeran is now documenting life through the lens of his new Sony compact camera
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Annie Leibovitz launches a new $20,000 photography prize to support emerging talent
By Kalum Carter published
News A new prize founded by Annie Leibovitz and Lisa Saltzman showcases the next generation of photographers
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The importance of a photography series – why one image isn’t always enough!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Shooting with a series in mind has completely altered my approach to photography
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Magnum photographer Olivia Arthur’s 'Murmurings of the Skin' is an intimate exploration of the human body
By Kalum Carter published
News Olivia Arthur's new photo book explores the complicated relationship between people, their bodies, and new technological advances
![Impressionism: From Photography to Painting by Réhahn](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ckg2EvQJMA3dqUtn7ZPRHM-320-80.jpg)
Photograph or painting? Réhahn's new book is a beautiful tribute to the revolutionary Impressionist movement
By Kalum Carter published
News 'Impressionism: From Photography to Painting' is the new photography art book by Réhahn, exploring the Impressionist movement through creative photography techniques
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Blackmagic introduces a stripped-down budget version of its blockbuster 12K cinema camera
By Kalum Carter published
News Blackmagic Design announces a more affordable URSA Cine 12K LF cinema camera option
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