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

Federico Clavarino captures Italy’s battle between its past and present in a haunting new photography book
By Kalum Carter published
News New edition of Federico Clavarino’s photography book 'Italia O Italia' for 10th anniversary, revisiting his portrayal of Italy’s evolving landscape and the tension between its past and present

Is the Sony FX6 the perfect tool for documentary filmmakers?
By Kalum Carter published
News Compact, powerful, and designed for storytelling – Mark Bone shows why the Sony FX6 is a favorite among filmmakers

Studying behind-the-scenes photos helped me master lighting for portrait and fashion photography
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion BTS photographs from world leading photographers can provide the best lessons in photography lighting – it's like an apprenticeship without being on set

Peak Design's new innovative outdoor backpack wins the prestigious ISPO Award
By Kalum Carter published
News Peak Design continues to push boundaries being recognized for its innovative outdoor camera bag design

Cheaper, lighter, finer, stronger – Laowa launches new series of full-frame macro cine lenses
By Kalum Carter published
News Laowa launches the Sword Series of full-frame macro cine lenses designed to balance affordability and optical quality

Joker, Barbie, and Wicked were all shot on this iconic camera – and it's celebrating its 10th birthday!
By Kalum Carter published
News A new video by Arri showcases the cinematic quality of its Alexa 65 camera system – it's hard to beat!

Profoto launches the Pro-B3 – the 'ultimate on-location flash'
By Kalum Carter published
News Profoto has just launched the Pro-B3 off-camera monolight and it's designed for adventure

The Pirelli Calendar 2025 is revealed as The Cal heads back to the beach
By Kalum Carter published
News The spectacular 2025 Pirelli Calendar photographed by New-York based fashion photographer Ethan James Green is out

Film photography gets a Hello Kitty makeover with this Retrospekt cowboy-themed camera
By Kalum Carter published
News Say 'Howdy' to analog as Hello Kitty gives film photography a playful Wild West twist

Sigma enhances autofocus performance of 9 Sony-mount prime lenses with a new firmware update
By Kalum Carter published
News Sigma's latest firmware update ensures its Contemporary prime lenses can keep pace with the lightning-fast performance of the Sony A9 III

National Science and Media Museum to reopen in January with a David Hockney photography exhibition
By Kalum Carter published
News The National Science and Media Museum is set to reopen with exciting exhibitions in 2025

CEWE unveils exciting new photography competition for UK students
By Kalum Carter published
News Celebrate your creativity and gain recognition with CEWE’s brand-new photography competition for students

"Captures every punch and shadow" – Nikon Z6 III redefines sports photography in unexpected places
By Kalum Carter published
News These jaw-dropping sports images showcase the power and versatility of the new Nikon Z6 III

Exploring the myth and reality of the American West
By Kalum Carter published
News Photographer Mark McLennan captures the intimate details of the American West in his new photography book 'No Fences'

The powerful legacy of Consuelo Kanaga showcased in new photography book
By Kalum Carter published
News A new photography book of Consuelo Kanaga's work celebrates a pioneering voice in 20th-century American photography

I reviewed this as 'The best kids' camera I have ever used' – now it's under $50!
By Kalum Carter published
DEAL The myFirst Camera 2 is now just $46.90 in the Black Friday sales, an absolute steal!

Fujifilm issues a countermeasure for multiple cameras after recent connection failures to its Remote App
By Kalum Carter published
News Connection issues between multiple Fujifilm camera models and the Remote Camera App have been reestablished via a firmware update – but not to all cameras affected

See Berlin through the eyes of one of its most iconic photographers – Helmut Newton
By Kalum Carter published
News Taschen showcases Helmut Newton's striking work created in his home city of Berlin

Capture the magic of Christmas at Fujifilm's House of Photography
By Kalum Carter published
News Fujifilm is hosting a VIP visitor this festive period with an immersive grotto experience for the whole family in its Covent Garden store

Tamron's first autofocus lens for Canon RF mount is finally here – and it's a fan favorite!
By Kalum Carter published
News The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD will offer Canon users a versatile and more affordable wide-angle zoom lens option – just in time for the holidays!

Is Canon planning new cheaper super-telephoto primes? This patent submission certainly looks that way...
By Kalum Carter published
News Canon's latest patent submission hints at a new lineup of super-telephoto primes that could offer better value without sacrificing performance

Check out these early Black Friday deals on photography books at Amazon – each under £50!
By Kalum Carter last updated
Deals Photography books are the best gift for photographers for the upcoming holiday season, and these Black Friday deals make it even easier!

As a photographer, I'd choose OPPO's new Hasselblad camera phone over the iPhone 16 Pro – here's why!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion I got to test out the new Hasselblad camera system on the OPPO Find X8 Pro – consider me impressed!

Radiant Photo 2 unleashes improved AI image editing power and introduces specialized workflows
By Kalum Carter published
News Radiant continues to push the boundaries of AI-powered image editing with enhanced tools and faster workflow options

New York street photography icon Saul Leiter is celebrated with a major retrospective exhibition at Foam
By Kalum Carter published
News Saul Leiter's pioneering color photographs are to be showcased alongside early black-and-white photographs and his abstract paintings in a new retrospective exhibition
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