Amateur Photographer

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Amateur Photographer is the world's oldest weekly magazine for photography enthusiasts. With its unique weekly format, it is the first for news and events, plus features on techniques, equipment tests and darkroom advice. It appeals to those interested in buying and learning about digital and film photographic equipment, wanting advice on improving their technique, and learning about the greats in photography. Regular features on reader portfolios, darkroom, digital, black & white and photographer profiles ensure all areas of photography are covered. With an audience of dedicated photography enthusiasts.

THIS ISSUE’S CONTRIBUTORS

Welcome

Voting opens in MPB Hall of Fame 2023

Sky’s no longer the limit for phones?

What Katy did

Laowa lens with 50x magnification

Breaking down barriers

Viewpoint Geoff Harris • It’s time to get ‘real’ when it comes to landscape photography, says Geoff Harris

Swimmers by Larry Sultan • These dream-like underwater shots are an intriguing body of work, discovers Amy Davies

Books & exhibitions • The latest and best books and exhibitions from the world of photography

It's good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week

Say something or be beautiful • Damien Demolder talks to street photographer Alan Schaller, who says finding a strong, recognisable style that works for a wide range of subjects and places is critical for getting noticed and for keeping it fresh

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Five, Portraits, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge

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Inbox • Write to the Editor at ap.ed@kelsey.co.uk and include your full postal address. Please don’t send letters in the post as there is no one in the office to receive them. Replies are from the Editor unless otherwise stated

Ethics in street photography • Being an ethical street photographer can be a minefield. Peter Dench sources some essential guidelines from experts facing everyday conundrums

Readers hit the streets • We asked you to share your favourite street photographs ever taken. Here’s a selection of our favourites

Looking back • Chris Porsz’s latest book is a retrospective of his greatest street photography hits. Here, he shares some advice with Amy Davies

The time is now • A new book celebrating unseen and underappreciated street photography from across the globe is a meticulously curated masterpiece. Amy Davies speaks to Matt Stuart to find out more

Analogue action • Three film photographers share their street-shooting secrets

Smart moments • The always-with-you and discreet nature of a smartphone makes it the perfect tool for street photography. Amy Davies explains more

Meet our GuruShots winners • AP showcases the very best images sent in by GuruShots users on the theme of Street Photography

Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD • Andy Westlake tests a large-aperture zoom for Sony full-frame cameras with an unusual focal-length range

Canon PowerShot V10 • Canon’s new PowerShot V10 vlog camera may appear strange, but its design might just make sense. Andy Westlake and Joshua Waller take a look

DJI Mavic 3 Pro • DJI’s Mavic 3 Pro adds a third camera to the Mavic 3’s two to create an even more versatile, high-end drone. Angela Nicholson picks up the controller

Shimoda Women’s Series Explore v2 30 • Angela Nicholson has been carrying this backpack stuffed full with kit

Best Buys • A round-up of the AP testing team’s favourite and most highly rated kit, including both cameras and all kinds of accessories, across a wide range...