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 1952 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE
#appicoftheweek Win!
It’s good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week
Billingham adds its Eventer Mark II bag
New card standards set
Fujifilm raises its film prices by up to 60%
Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift lens unveiled
Sports Photo Awards adds amateur category
Rare Leica could set record at auction
Books & exhibitions • The latest and best books and exhibitions from the world of photography
Viewpoint Richard Sibley • How long do you spend looking at an image and why? Richard Sibley offers his thoughts
Philip Lee Harvey
Location, Location, Location • Award winning travel photographer Philip Lee Harvey talks to Peter Dench about creating outstanding images that go beyond the obvious
KIT LIST
PHILIP’S TOP TIPS FOR SHOOTING TRAVEL
Why it works
Philip’s top six locations
LETTER OF THE WEEK
Amateur Photographer
Inbox
Amateur Photographer of the Year • Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round One, Low Light, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge
ROUND ONE WINNER, YOUNG APOY
CAMERA CLUB COMPETITION
The 2022 leaderboards
Amateur Photographer of the Year • Your chance to enter the UK’s most prestigious com petition for amateur photographers
ALL ABOUT APOY 2022
What you win • Take your pick from MPB’s huge catalogue of used gear
Get your camera ready to shoot video • We kick off our brand new feature series that will help you make the leap and start shooting video with your camera
HOW TO SET UP YOUR CAMERA TO SHOOT A MOVIE
Readers’ favourite travel destinations • We asked you to share photographs from your favourite travel destinations. Here’s a selection from around the world
Ulla Lohmann
Life on the edge • Claire Gillo speaks to three renowned travel photographers for their advice and insights – helping you to take better adventure, wildlife and portrait images
Ulla’s top 3 tips
Mattias’ top 3 tips
Lola’s top 3 tips
Plane talking • International long-haul pilot and award-winning photographer Rico X. tells Benedict Brain how lockdowns turned out to be a plus for his travel work
KIT LIST
Flight mode
KIT LIST
The sound of silence • Wild landscapes remind us that we are part of something greater than ourselves, says award-winning Hans Strand. He talks to Tracy Calder about treading the line between beauty and destruction
Hans’ top tips
Zooming into Iceland • The first AP-sponsored Zoom Tour to Iceland took place in February – as Geoff Harris discovers, it was a creatively rewarding trip that yielded great results
‘It worked out really well’
Cracking travel cameras • Andy Westlake rounds up our pick of the best cameras for travelling
Meet our GuruShots winners • We showcase the top-rated images sent in by GuruShots users on the theme of...