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.
A week in photography
This week in 1959 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE
It’s good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week
‘Insane’ number of pre-orders for Nikon Z 9
Top photographer safe and well
Simon Marsden movie on DVD
Samyang prime goes small and light
Environmental POTY winners revealed
Rankin celebrates theatreland
Books & exhibitions • The latest and best books and exhibitions from the world of photography
Be a Christmas cover star • Would you like to see one of your images in print, on the cover of the world’s number one weekly photography magazine? If so, read on…
Tips for cover success
The music he saw • Lorraine Milligan has worked with some of the music industry’s leading photographers but one man stood out – Michael Putland, who passed away two years ago this week
Tributes from friends
Inbox
Win!
LETTER OF THE WEEK
Amateur Photographer
Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them
The Reader Portfolio winner chosen will receive a copy of Skylum Luminar AI, worth £79. See www.skylum.com
Amateur Photographer of the Year • Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Nine, Street, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge
Winning kit from MPB • The gear our winners used can be found at MPB
ROUND NINE WINNER, YOUNG APOY
CAMERA CLUB COMPETITION
The 2021 leaderboards
Behind the print • Benedict Brain explains how he captures the intricate beauty of a moth using focus stacking techniques
PREPARING FOR PRINTING
Benedict’s top tips
WhiteWall recommends
30 photo gadgets for under £30 • Sometimes it feels like every useful bit of kit requires a trip to the bank and a lot of justification, but there are a few gadgets that will help you to raise your game, without destroying your bank balance. Tracy Calder and 15 photographers share their favourite inexpensive accessories
Landscapes
Accessories of the pros • No matter what the subject, accessories are key to helping you achieve the best possible results. We speak to four pros to find out which accessories they couldn’t be without
Our guide to the best editing accessories • Image editing is an integral part of digital photography. Angela Nicholson has put together a list of software and accessories that can make it easier
Readers’ favourite accessories • We asked you to name your favourite accessories – ones you’ve purchased or made yourself. Here’s a selection that aid your photography
Essential accessories for video • Looking to get into video? Matty Graham is your guide to the accessories that will help make a real difference
Top 50 accessories • Our pick of the best photographic accessories money can buy, starting from just £7
Tony Kemplen on the … Ihagee Parvola • A little 127 format camera from the 1930s that’s still quite usable
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