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 • A week in photography

This week in 1936 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

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

Viewpoint Andy Blackmore • Andy Blackmore argues that simply converting to b&w does not a great artistic picture make

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

Get started with drones • Drones have revolutionised image making but many ground-based photographers are still unsure about taking their first steps, or the legal aspects. Chris Gorman, aka The Big Ladder Photographer, is here to help

Amateur Photographer

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

Now for something completely different • Peter Dench talks to Alnis Stakle, winner in the creative category at the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards

Evening Class • Martin Evening merges a series of exposures to create a ‘reflective’ time-slice image

Muse little youth • A muse, some odd lenses and the influence of Julia Margaret Cameron are what drive film photographer Colin Watkins, he tells Damien Demolder

Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

Better backgrounds, better images • In his latest column for AP, nature photographer Marsel van Oosten reveals why you must always strive for the best backgrounds in your pictures

Sound and vision • Claire Gillo shares her top tips for photographing music events, from outdoor spaces to low-light stages

Making the big decision • Professional photographer Denise Maxwell weighs up the pros and cons of switching from her trusty Canon DSLRs to the mirrorless EOS R5

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm F1.7 ASPH • Amy Davies finds out whether this wideangle lens for Micro Four Thirds is a wise investment for stills photographers, as well as videographers

Tenba Fulton V2 16L backpack • Kingsley Singleton tries out the largest of the Fulton V2 daypacks

Tony Kemplen on the … Chinon Bellami • Snaffled for £3 at a charity shop, this 1980 model uses barn doors to protect the lens

Best Buys • A round-up of the AP testing team’s favourite and most highly rated kit, including both cameras and all kinds of accessories, across a wide range of price points

Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers... ‘Swimming Pool designed by Alain Capeillères, Le Brusc, South of France, 1976’, by Martine Franck