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.

7days

This week in 1939 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

#appicoftheweek Win!

AP picture of the week • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week

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Honor unveils Magic4 Pro phone

3 Legged Thing revamps its QR-11 L-brackets

Cosina reveals prime lens quartet

TPG to exhibit Deutsche Börse finalists

Iconic British photos in Barbican showcase

Leica unveils Q2 Monochrom Reporter

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

Black & white thinking • How do you go about learning to see in black & white and decide which subjects work better without colour? Brian Lloyd Duckett shares some essential advice and techniques with Geoff Harris

Brian’s top ten tips • Brian has the following essential advice to help if you are struggling to see in black & white

LETTER OF THE WEEK

Amateur Photographer

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Making strides • Documenting the civil rights movement in 1960s Mississippi, Doris Derby’s work came right from the heart of the action. Amy Davies discovers more

The heritage business • For the latest in our series celebrating the UK’s photographic heritage, Mike Crawford tells the storied history of Ilford Film

Ilford Logo and Branding

Behind the Film documentary

Behind the print • Michael Topham reveals how he creatively edits his images to give them a black & white film aesthetic

PREPARING FOR PRINTING

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Michael’s top tips • Michael reveals a few top tips to try when using Adobe Camera Raw to edit your images

An inside job • Angela Nicholson has 12 steps to help you to get great black & white images without even starting up a computer – everything can be done in-camera

Fujifilm Acros

Leica Monochrom

Marjorie Salvaterra

Black & white portrait skills • Monochrome strips back distractions and reveals so much about a person. Claire Gillo gets inspirational tips from three eminent b&w portrait photographers

Marjorie’s top tips

Iko-Ojo Mercy Haruna

Mercy’s top tips

Damien Lovegrove

Damien’s top tips

Silver still life • Peter Eleveld gave up a commercial studio in London to concentrate on perfecting the wet-plate collodion process. Benedict Brain finds out more

Peter Eleveld

Sentient creatures • Photographer Fie Johansen spent two years photographing animals at Copenhagen Zoo. Amy Davies discovers more about these beautiful monochrome results

Tony Sellen

KIT LIST

The shape of the city • Buildings are designed for people, so including a human element in your pictures can help you to tell a story. Tony Sellen talks to Tracy Calder about his skilful black & white technique

Tony’s top tips

David Clapp

Infrared the right way • David Clapp shares the key techniques behind his dramatic black & white infrared scenes with Claire...