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

More Leica-branded phones from Xiaomi

Voigtländer fab fifties, without Leica prices

Royal photo pow-wow

Forwards thinking

Good as new

Japan sales stats make interesting reading

SheClicks anniversary

Beyond Fashion • With a veritable who’s who of fashion photography, this bold and striking display is well worth a visit, says 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

Night vision • Bal Bhatla, better known as Mr Whisper, quit his job to start a new career as a photographer specialising in low-light work. He tells David Clark how he did it

Why the time is right to go medium format • Fujifilm’s latest medium format mirrorless cameras provide significant advantages over full-frame. Angela Nicholson reveals what they have to offer, and the key advantages

Fujifilm X-T50 • The new X-T50 brings Fujifilm’s 40MP sensor and flagship features to a wider market at a lower price. But how does it stack up? Joshua Waller finds out

Amateur Photographer

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

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art • This second-generation premium general-purpose zoom brings faster focusing, better detail and neat handling features, says Damien Demolder

Stop & Start • John Wade gets started with a Stop and stops with a Start

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

Round Three: The best of the rest • The APOY judges choose their favourite images that didn’t make the top ten of our Urban Life category

Capturing nature’s best light • Create breathtaking landscape photography by mastering the art of capturing the best natural light, from golden hour to blue hour and everything in between. Ross Hoddinott guides you

Don’t bottle it • Unlock the secrets to stunning glass bottle photography with Ian Pack – comprehensive lighting and shooting techniques and tips for capturing crystal-clear images

Illuminating intimacy • Award-winning boudoir photographers Magdalena Sienicka and Tianna Jarrett-Williams unveil the secrets to creating sensual, flattering light for stunning portraits

Let there be light • Whether flash or LEDs, the creative possibilities of adding your own light are endless and the latest technology makes getting beautifully lit photos easier than ever. Will Cheung is your guide to the world of bright lights

See the light • Do you prefer natural or artificial light, or perhaps both? Here’s a selection of our favourite images you shared with us

Best Buys • A round-up of the AP testing...