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 WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

Keenly priced Tamron macro lens for Sony, Nikon

More Xiaomi phones with Leica lenses

Logitech editing console

Vote on funny furry photo favourites

AOP awards winners

New Photoshop and Premiere Elements

Don’t miss AP’s free Student Roadshow

On Divorce – Portraits and voices of separation, and First Drawn by Harry Borden • As usual, Harry Borden’s personal work proves to be as remarkable as his commercial projects, says Amy Davies

Pushing boundaries • Instant photography expert Ray Liu tells us about his history with Polaroid and tips for those looking to start shooting with it

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

Low-light mastery • Some of the most exciting photographic opportunities come up after the sun has gone down – Rod Lawton has some Lightroom editing tips to help bring out the best in your images

APOY Inspiration • If you’re planning to enter our Dusk to Dawn round, take these tips from three of last year’s top ten photographers

Nikon Z6III • With new sensor tech and a serious feature boost, Nikon’s latest model might just be the best full-frame all-rounder yet. Andy Westlake takes a detailed look

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL • This extra-large phone sits at the top of Google’s range, with the best cameras of any Pixel model. But how does it perform? Joshua Waller finds out

Llano Fast Dual Camera Charger • Richard Sibley tests out a quick charger for two camera batteries

Professor Newman on… Automation • Professor Newman on how the exposure systems of modern cameras are designed to solve the wrong problem

Behind the print • Emily Endean reveals how she brightened up this sunrise scene in Adobe Lightroom in four simple steps

Into the Blue • Dive Deeper: Expert tips and assignments from Alex Mustard’s latest guide to underwater photography

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

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

Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses

Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers... ‘My favourite Picture – My Niece Julia, April 1867’ by Julia Margaret Cameron