Amateur Photographer

Amateur Photographer is the world’s oldest weekly photographic magazine, established in 1884. It is the respected authority for news and reviews, with detailed tests and investigations on the latest equipment. The weekly contents include interviews and columns from many of the world’s leading photographers and practical technique to inspire and enthuse the devoted readership, to whom taking photos is far more than just a hobby. Essential reading for those interested in buying photographic equipment or wanting advice about improving their picture taking. Amateur Photographer is published 51 times a year. Subscribe now and save money on the retail price.

Welcome

THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

The Photography Show 2025 – London calling

Go wild, people

This land is our land

Rare Leicas make big money

New Rankin online store

More mental health initiatives

New lightweight video tripods

The Women Who Changed Photography • A beautiful collection of women photographers, with technique and inspiration too, says Amy Davies

The Descendants • Stepping into the shoes of their forefathers, Drew Gardner’s subjects help him to recreate famous paintings and ancient photographs using the descendants of the original sitter. He tells Damien Demolder what’s behind it all

Amateur Photograp h f the Year • Your chance to enter the UK’s most prestigious competition for amateur photographers

Reveal the quality • How do you know which of your images to keep? Rod Lawton offers six basic steps in Lightroom Classic for revealing the potential of your photos

DxO PhotoLab 8 • Will Cheung tests DxO Labs’ latest software, which promises improved high-ISO performance thanks to its latest denoise tool

Motorola Edge 50 Neo • Is this budget smartphone a low-light superstar? Isabella Ruffatti tests it to find out

Sonida DC202 • This low-price digicam wants you to believe it’s a premium product, but as Andy Westlake finds out, it’s anything but

Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3 • Isabella Ruffatti takes a look at Fujifilm’s latest mini instant printer

The language of flowers • Now the nights are drawing in, it’s time to try an indoor project that will keep your creative spark alight through the winter and beyond. Angi Wallace shares the secrets behind her submerged flower series with Tracy Calder

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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

Behind the print • Justin Minns shares how he brightened up his snowy sunrise scene

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

Join the Club • Windlesham and Camberley Camera Club has a wide choice of events for its members

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

Final Analysis • Tracy Marshall-Grant considers… Blaenavon Horses, 2004 by Ken Grant