Kim Simpson

Island Darkroom presents CEARNS, an exhibition featuring the work of award-winning Isle of Lewis photographer Deljeem Rai. This event marks Deljeem Rai's first solo exhibition and his debut showcase on his home island.

Its time to dive into the "Best Video Camera Battle," comparing the Nikon Z6 III Sony a7S III , and Canon R6 Mark II . Will there be a clear winner?

For many photographers, the cost of such premium glass raises questions about its value and practicality. These concerns are addressed head-on in this review, sharing insights and experiences with this high-end lens.

For all things photography, documentaries offer a unique window into the lives and works of iconic photographers. They reveal the stories behind their most famous images and the people who shot them. Here's a list of seven compelling photography documentaries that every photographer should watch.

In the heart of Ecuador's Chocó rainforest, a mission to save the critically endangered brown-headed spider monkey unfolds. Led by conservation photographer Jonas Paurell, this gripping documentary captures the raw beauty and challenges of rainforest conservation.

Live music photography is an area that intrigues many, yet few really find a breakthrough. We recently spoke with Kevin Kerr, who swapped his Silicon Valley profession for a career in live music photography. Find out what is in his gear bag and what goes into a great live music photograph.

Have you ever described a portrait subject as your muse? Beneath the seemingly charming facade of the word lies a complex and often problematic history surrounding the photographic muse. As we examine this age-old concept through a modern lens, it becomes clear that the term "muse" is most often reductive, sexist, and objectifying. This article explores why the concept of a muse might be best left in the past.

Stepping away from my usual practice and workflow, I recently had the opportunity to test out the new Lomo’Instant Wide Glass camera. Is this truly the best instant camera on earth? A Brief History of Lomography: What Is It? Before diving into the specifics of this camera, it’s worth taking a quick detour into Lomography’s roots. Lomography isn’t just a brand—it’s a whole movement. It began in the early 1990s when a group of students stumbled upon an obscure Russian camera called the LOMO LC-A.

For filmmakers and photographers seeking to add atmosphere and depth to their shots, fog can provide the required depth and texture. In this article, we take a look at the handheld SmokeNINJA Pro from PMI Gear, which is hailed as an exciting, game-changing solution. Building on the success of the original SmokeNINJA, the newly launched SmokeNINJA Pro handheld fog machine offers professional-grade features, impressive upgrades, and is even more affordable than its predecessor.

Access to photography has never been greater, yet now the risk of the family archive dying out has never been more of an issue. This article explains why the digital age has put the family archive in danger, and what we, as photographers, can do about this.