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.

Welcome

THIS ISSUE’S CONTRIBUTORS

Nikon Z f • Nikon’s new full-frame mirrorless camera combines retro style with plenty of substance, as Andy Westlake finds out

Updated OM System TG-7 tough camera

Joint efforts succeed in astro competition

Rare chance to shoot a Lancaster

Country Diary Wales by John Gilbey • Writer and photographer John Gilbey shares the process of putting together his new book

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

Tips for mastering creative action photography • Moving subjects are among the trickiest and most fun to photograph. With a little know-how, you can also get creative with the action. Angela Nicholson explains

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

A sporting chance of success • The prestigious World Sports Photography Awards now has an amateur category – find out more about entering, along with tips for success from a previous winner of the competition

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Ahead of the game • From cars and planes to sport and wildlife, AP speaks to professional photographers working day-to-day with fast-moving subjects to find out how they keep up with the action and capture standout shots

She shoots film, she scores • Film photography and women’s football – a match made in heaven? Isabella Ruffatti talks to two young female photographers who have put the fan experience on film

It’s in the game! • Get started with sports photography, with Denise Maxwell as your guide

Top of the podium • Amy Davies takes a look at some of the winning images from the World Sports Photography Awards

Women’s 3000m Steeplechase, day two of the World Athletics Championships • Peter Dench discovers the story behind this capture of a dramatic steeplechase moment

Get in on the action • Giving action photography a go needn’t mean spending a fortune – there are more affordable options to suit a range of budgets, says Amy Davies

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Your chance to enter the UK’s most prestigious com petition for amateur photographers

Capturing the fight to protect gorillas • See how Blackmagic Design video cameras and software were used to make a powerful video about efforts to beat gorilla poachers in Uganda

A DaVinci masterpiece • The editor of The Hearts of Bwindi, Olly Cooper, now explains how the DaVinci Resolve Studio video-editing suite was key to the success of the project

Sony Xperia 1 V • It promises image quality on a par with full-frame cameras. Amy Davies finds out if Sony’s latest flagship smartphone has done enough to silence the critics

Best action cameras • Take your image-making on an adventure with the latest and greatest action cameras, says...