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.

7 days • A week in photography

This week in 1918

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

Books & exhibitions • The latest and best books and exhibitions from the world of photography

From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues

Time lord • Long exposures can help encode the elements of time and emotion into a photo, as large-format shooter David Fokos explains to Damien Demolder

Amateur Photographer

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Join the Club • This non-competitive club puts the emphasis on fun and harmony

The female gaze • A new book – Women Street Photographers – explores the work of 100 women and the stories behind their images. Amy Davies spoke to its curator, Gulnara Samoilova, to find out more

Houses of the Holy • Steve Fairclough uncovers the fascinating background to the amazing artwork that features on Led Zeppelin’s 1973 LP Houses of the Holy

THE PANEL ON HOUSES OF THE HOLY

Fleeting reflections • Discover another world of abstract photography. All you need is a little creativity and a lot of patience; Mike Curry shares his technique

10 simple tips • Mike suggests finding a good place to get started before experimenting

DxO PureRAW • Andy Westlake tries out a program that promises to make DxO’s raw-conversion magic available to more photographers than ever before

Reflectors • A brief overview of the main styles of commercially available reflectors and diffusers for stills and video photographers

FILM STARS Photography by the yard • How the cameras that took those old school pictures in the UK once took America by storm. John Wade explains

Lowepro Flipside BP 300 AW III • Michael Topham inspects Lowepro’s latest outdoor backpack

Electronic shutters • Professor Newman looks at how sensors can be used to produce an electronic shutter effect

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

Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers... The Duchess of Cambridge at the Funeral of Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh, 2021, by Chris Jackson/Getty