Tom May
Tom May is a freelance writer and editor specializing in art, photography, design and travel. He has been editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. He has also worked for a wide range of mainstream titles including The Sun, Radio Times, NME, T3, Heat, Company and Bella.
Latest articles by Tom May

Best star tracker camera mounts for astrophotography
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying guiide The best star trackers offer a portable rotating camera mount to take long-exposure nightscapes and Milky Way shots

Best budget telescopes: cost-effective ways to stargaze
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying guide Whether you want to photograph the stars or just enjoy looking at them, these are the best budget telescopes

Best computerized telescopes: motorized telescopes that find objects for you
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying guide Locate specific stars, planets and galaxies this easy way, with the best computerized telescopes

Inswan INS-2 review: a budget-friendly document camera that's surprisingly capable
By Tom May published
REVIEW This document camera is cheap, but what are you sacrificing for the low price? Our Inswan INS-2 document camera review reveals all.

Inswan INS-3 review: a detachable document camera that's great for viewing objects
By Tom May published
REVIEW This document camera has a detachable mode, but how well does it actually work? Our Inswan INS-3 document camera review answers that question.

The best camera lens protectors for iPhone 14 Pro & iPhone 14 Pro Max
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Buying guide Keep your photos clear and scratch-free, with the best camera lens protectors for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max

The best iPhone 15 Pro Max cases
By Adam Juniper last updated
Buying Guide Protect your expensive phone from damage with the best iPhone 15 Pro Max cases

The best softbox lighting kits: studio flash kits ideal for portraits
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Perfect for portraiture, these are the best softbox lighting kits for your home studio

The best drawing tablets and pen displays: top graphics tablets for editing photos with a stylus
By Jon Stapley, Tom May last updated
updated The best drawing tablets aren't just for drawing. They're also a great way to edit photos in Photoshop or Lightroom!

The best photo albums
By Amy Davies last updated
buying guide Showcase your favorite prints in style, with the best photo albums available today

Best projection screen: video projector screens for indoors & outdoors
By Gavin Stoker last updated
buying guide Enjoy TV and movies at super-size, with the best projection screen for indoors and out.

Best books on photography for beginners and pros
By Niall Hampton last updated
BOOKS Improve your camera skills and get visual inspiration with the best books on photography

You should probably download the new Adobe Express mobile app while it's still free
By Tom May published
news AI -powered app Adobe Express makes it easy for non-designers to create promo material, and it's just launched on mobile for free

Ipevo VZ-X document camera review
By Tom May published
REVIEW This document camera offers Wi-Fi, but is it worth it?

Joyusing V508 document camera review
By Tom May published
REVIEW Is this mid-range document camera worth the money?

The best underwater fishing camera: see what's happening below the surface
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Buying guide Get bigger bites down below, by using the best underwater fishing cameras to stalk your catch

26 best novels about photography
By Tom May last updated
Feature Literature meets the lens in these brilliant books about photographers and the art of photography.

The best shotgun mics for isolating your audio
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Updated Capture clean audio without the background noise, with the best shotgun mics available today

The best microphone isolation shields for podcasts, streaming & more
By Tom May last updated
Updated Want to sound clear, crisp and professional? Then you need the best microphone isolation shield!

Plustek ePhoto Z300 review: sheet-feed scanner for digitizing old photos, fast
By Tom May published
review If you have a ton of family photos you need to scan quickly, this scanner is here for you. But is it up to the job? Our Plustek ePhoto Z300 review answers that question.

The best VPN for photographers
By Tom May last updated
BUYING GUIDE A VPN keeps you safe online, unblocks international content, and much more. Here are my top picks for photographers on the market today.

The best budget microphones
By Tom May last updated
Updated Capture great audio quality at low cost, with the best budget microphones

Best light bulb security cameras
By Adam Juniper, Tom May last updated
buying guide Simple to set up and difficult for bad actors to spot, these are the best light bulb security cameras on sale today
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