
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

BBC Earth’s complete wildlife photography masterclass is now available in one stunning video – and it's FREE!
By Kalum Carter published
News See how the pros capture extraordinary wildlife images in this all-in-one must-watch for aspiring nature photographers

Do we still need prime lenses?
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Zoom lenses have never been better, and I find I am reaching for primes less and less

The future of cinema goes on display as Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025 winners announced
By Kalum Carter published
News Sony reveals the winners of the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025, providing a platform for emerging storytellers from around the world

Viltrox's new flagship cine lens may cost a whopping US$200,000!
By Kalum Carter published
News You can now get your hands on Viltrox's flagship cine lenses, but they won't come cheap

Profoto expands its cinema lighting lineup with three new LEDs built for modern filmmakers
By Kalum Carter published
News Profoto unveils three new LED lights that blend cutting-edge engineering with filmmaker-friendly features

Sigma's first ever autofocus cinema lenses are in development
By Kalum Carter published
News Sigma is developing new AF cine zoom lenses based on its renowned Art lens series

Sigma’s new Aizu Prime Line is the world’s first full T1.3 cine lens set – here’s what that means
By Kalum Carter published
News Sigma's new Aizu Prime Cine lenses have been announced, providing super-fast lens options for professional filmmakers

Nikon Z7 II and Z6 II get new firmware updates – here’s what’s new
By Kalum Carter published
News Power zoom support and bug fixes headline the latest update for Nikon's mirrorless duo

How Sebastião Salgado shaped a generation of photographers
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Sebastião Salgado had a major impact on my photography career, and there are still lessons to be learned from his work

The Fujifilm GFX 100RF is the medium format compact camera I should love… but don’t
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Fujifilm’s boldest GFX yet is a triumph of design and ambition, but is it solving a problem I didn’t have?

First look at the Ricoh GR IV, as the compact camera goes on display in Tokyo
By Kalum Carter published
News Check out the first public sighting of the most anticipated compact camera of the year – the Ricoh GR IV

I predict these new Amaran lights will be hugely popular among streamers and content creators
By Kalum Carter published
News Amaran unveils the Verge series of lights; compact, powerful, and easy on the eyes!

SmallRig launches a compact RGB COB LED light that punches way above its weight
By Kalum Carter published
News SmallRig has just released the RC 220C RGB COB LED Video Light, providing full lighting control to filmmakers and photographers

Every photographer still needs a strong photography portfolio in 2025 – print and digital!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Photography portfolios are just as vital today as ever before, and this talk from photographer Joey L will always stay with me

Leica is still working on a new medium format camera, but is there room in the market?
By Kalum Carter published
News Leica states that an upcoming medium format camera is real and is still being worked on

Atomos expands its filmmaking ecosystem yet again by launching its first-ever shotgun microphone
By Kalum Carter published
News Atomos launches the StudioSonic Shotgun Mic, a rugged and lightweight shotgun mic perfect for the field

DaVinci Resolve 20 is here: A major update to professional video editing platform that’s still FREE!
By Kalum Carter published
News DaVinci Resolve gets a major update, adding over 100 new features

Check out iconic photos of some of the greatest ever sportsmen in Camera Work's free virtual gallery!
By Kalum Carter published
News From Muhammad Ali and Diego Maradona to Serena Williams and Michael Jordan, Camera Work Gallery showcases some of the all-time sporting greats

The Lumix S9 camera gets a classy new paint job with titanium gold finish
By Kalum Carter published
News Panasonic unveils a new colorway for the popular Lumix S9 in Japan

Tina Turner as you’ve never seen her: Peter Lindbergh’s intimate portraits revealed
By Kalum Carter published
News "Together, we made magic" – Peter Lindbergh’s unforgettable Portraits of Tina Turner Collected in New Book

Obsbot named official camera and webcam partner for the Esports World Cup 2025
By Kalum Carter published
News The Esports World Cup 2025 is the biggest event on the e-sports calendar, and Obsbot has just been announced as an official sponsor

I never thought I'd want a light stand as much as I do the new Harlowe Rocket!
By Kalum Carter published
News Harlowe levels up the humble light stand!

Arts university lecturer awarded landmark US$22,000 grant for new photography book project
By Kalum Carter published
News Photographer Tim Sullivan wins major Finnish funding for cross-cultural photography project exploring post-Soviet identity in Finland
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