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 camera for kids in 2025: great cameras for children of all ages
By Chris George last updated
Buying Guide The best camera for kids should be simple, fun, affordable, useful, and even educational!

Calling all wildlife filmmakers: the Wildscreen Panda Awards 2025 is now open for entries
By Kalum Carter published
News Wildscreen Panda Awards 2025 celebrates the best in wildlife filmmaking with new opportunities for independent creators and short-form storytellers

The biggest camera of the year! A portable large format film camera has been successfully crowdfunded
By Kalum Carter published
News Smartflex has designed a new SLR 4x5 camera from the ground up, and it has been successfully backed on Kickstarter

An official Martin Parr movie is coming to cinemas next month – here is the trailer!
By Kalum Carter published
News The 'I Am Martin Parr' documentary promises to be a vibrant road trip through the life and work of Magnum photographer Martin Parr

Nosferatu: How Jarin Blaschke and Robert Eggers used Panavision lenses to get an Oscar nod for cinematography
By Kalum Carter published
News Panavision provides fantastic insights into the cinematography of Nosferatu in a new 'making-of' feature

Leica celebrates 100 years in style with a special edition Leica M11 – it's a thing of beauty!
By Kalum Carter published
News Leica unveils the Leica M11 100 Years of Leica 'New York USA', an exclusive camera to mark its 100th anniversary

4 Lumix cameras get major firmware updates that add significant new photo and video features
By Kalum Carter published
News New subject detect modes, frame lines, and enhanced security among the features in Panasonic's latest Lumix firmware update

Can you believe all these photographs were taken in video games?
By Kalum Carter published
News The Virtual Photography Awards 2024 winners showcase the artistry of in-game photography

Hidden worlds brought to life in this stunning infrared photography competition
By Kalum Carter published
News Discover the hidden beauty of infrared photography as Kolari Vision's contest showcases the very best!

Zeiss expands its trail camera lineup with the Secacam 3 – its most affordable yet!
By Kalum Carter published
News Zeiss introduces the Secacam 3, an affordable yet feature-packed trail camera designed for nature enthusiasts and conservationists

Another Blackmagic Cinema camera gets the Netflix seal of approval
By Kalum Carter published
News Blackmagic Design's URSA Cine 12K LF secures Netflix-approved status, solidifying its place as a leading tool for cinematic storytelling

Weegee: Society of the Spectacle – a new book illuminates the grit and glamour of a photography icon
By Kalum Carter published
News Discover the remarkable story of Weegee, the photographer who captured both the dark underbelly and dazzling spectacle of his time

Photo North Festival returns to Leeds this spring with exciting photography exhibitions featuring The Beatles and Ewan McGregor
By Kalum Carter published
News Leeds will play host to the sixth Photo North Festival and feature talks and exhibitions from a plethora of industry leaders

Last chance to win LCE Photographer of the Year with a prize pot of £10,000!
By Kalum Carter last updated
Updated LCE Photographer of the Year 2025 is now open for entries in-store and online!

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker and photographer, dies at 78
By Kalum Carter published
News David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker, artist, and photographer whose surreal creativity reshaped cinema and art, has passed away at 78

Travel photography doesn't get much better than this!
By Kalum Carter published
News Travel photography doesn't get much better than this!

Could the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 be the perfect camera for capturing POV photography?
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion I'm on the hunt for a versatile POV photography camera, and the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 may just be the answer

Crime, chaos, and celebrity – Weegee's photography takes center stage at ICP
By Kalum Carter published
News A retrospective exhibition of New York's iconic photographer Weegee goes on display at the International Center of Photography

Sony rolls out major firmware updates for the A1 II, A1, and A9 III
By Kalum Carter published
News Sony adds new features to 3 of its mirrorless cameras in a significant firmware update

I shoot in black and white. Do I need a monochrome camera?
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Does a black-and-white photographer really need a monochrome camera?

"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
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