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 WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS
Birds of a feather
Toy story
Lumix upgrade
Wide boy
Pixel 8 Pro gets more AI
Northern exposures
Last call for Societies show discount
Ward 81: Voices by Mary Ellen Mark & Karen Folger Jacobs • Amy Davies looks at the expanded edition of a compelling long-term work whose themes remain relevant today
It's good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week
Free (or cheap) photo inspiration • When money is tight it’s tempting to pack away your camera, but don’t fret because there are plenty of low-cost (and free) UK attractions and handy resources available to fuel your creativity. Tracy Calder chooses 50 of her favourites
Tree tops • The photos of trees in an exquisitely bound book have a strong slant towards more unusual projects that capture a wealth of forms, landscapes and ecosystems. Peter Dench takes a look
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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
Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them
Lens and perspective corrections in Affinity Photo 2 • Your photos can suffer from both lens distortion and perspective distortion. Rod Lawton explains the difference and how to fix them in Affinity Photo 2
Google Pixel 8 Pro • Is this flagship smartphone for photographers good enough to topple Apple and Samsung? Amy Davies finds out
SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Leica Q (Typ 116) • We look back at Leica’s full-frame fixed-lens compact from 2015
What the owners think • Three Leica Q users give their verdict
Vallerret Milford Photography Gloves
Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses
Final Analysis • John Wade considers… Orson Welles as Harry Lime, publicity still, 1949