
Kalum Carter
Kalum is a photographer, filmmaker, creative director, and writer with over 10 years of experience in visual storytelling. With a strong focus on photography books, curation, and photo editing, he blends a deep understanding of both contemporary and historical works.
Alongside his creative projects, Kalum writes about photography and filmmaking, interviewing industry professionals, showcasing emerging talent, and offering in-depth analyses of the art form. His work highlights the power of visual storytelling, fostering an appreciation for the impact of photography.
Latest articles by Kalum Carter

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

I tried out Elinchrom’s new LED lights and they a MUST for photographers who are starting to shoot video
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion As more photographers face having to learn video to keep up with competitors, the new Elinchrom LED 100 C makes that transition a little bit easier

Fujifilm issues widespread firmware updates for its mirrorless cameras, including the first for the X-M5
By Kalum Carter published
News Fujifilm rolls out firmware for 8 of its mirrorless cameras fixing bugs and improving stability

PhotoVogue Festival 2025: A stunning love letter to nature through powerful photography
By Kalum Carter published
News Striking photography on display at the PhotoVogue Festival showcases the fragility and strength of the natural world and our place within it

Canon announced its new PowerShot V1 compact camera in Asia, but is a Canon PowerShot V3 also on the way?
By Kalum Carter published
News Could we see Two new Canon PowerShot cameras this year?

Datacolor's new light meter will revolutionize studio photography
By Kalum Carter published
News Seamlessly stream color and light data straight to your phone, ensuring consistency on set

Elinchrom launches the LED 100 C – a new bi-color continuous LED light perfect for hybrid shooters on the go
By Kalum Carter published
News Elinchrom launches a sleek new battery-powered continuous LED light, ideal for content creators

Richard Avedon exhibition reveals the masterful work of the legendary fashion and portrait photographer
By Kalum Carter published
News Richard Avedon: Among Creatives is on display at the Pheonix Art Museum and features over 50 famous works

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

After its recent price drop to under $1,000, I think the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K might be the best beginner filmmaking camera on the market!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Is the BMPCC 4K the best beginner camera for filmmakers after its price drop?

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
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