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 1962 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

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

Exhibitions • The latest and best exhibitions from the world of photography

Firmly focused on birds • One of the biggest challenges in wildlife photography is capturing birds. Top pro Ben Hall shares his advice

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

How low can you go? • In his latest column for AP nature photographer Marsel van Oosten explains the importance of shooting wildlife at low angles

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Six, Close-ups, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge

Behind the print • Wildlife professional Tesni Ward tells us how she got her lovely image of ‘billing’ puffins ready for printing

Ethics of wildlife photography • Being a responsible wildlife photographer can be a minefield. Peter Dench sources some essential guidelines from ethical experts working in the field

Bear necessities • Remembering Bears is the latest in the hugely successful series of Remembering Wildlife books. Ailsa McWhinnie talks to Margot Raggett, founder of the awareness-raising publications

A 3.5m Great White Curiously Approaches My Lens • Custom-made kit and lots of experience went into this image. Matty Smith tells Damien Demolder how he took it without becoming lunch

The city’s gone wild • The winning images from the inaugural Urban Wildlife Photo Awards have been announced. Steve Fairclough gets the inside stories

Bird photography with a difference • An ever-popular genre, bird imagery is almost as old as photography itself. While traditional approaches will always have their place, Gemma Padley considers the work of photographers who are daring to do things differently

End of Game • When you are looking for shock-value a big fierce monster eating a small cute animal is hard to beat. It’s the nature of nature though, Amos Nachoum tells Damien Demolder

New light on wildlife • Looking for more-creative ways to light domestic wildlife? Top pro Richard Peters shares his artificial lighting and camera trap techniques with Kingsley Singleton

Wildlife editing masterclass • Whether you shoot in Kenya or Kent, editing wildlife photos requires special care and attention to detail. James Paterson shares some expert advice

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Your chance to enter the UK’s most prestigious competition for amateur photographers

Best photo holidays for wildlife • Don’t miss these upcoming holidays for wildlife fans, brought to you by AP and Zoom Photo Tours

Add motion to your video • Here’s how to inject motion and energy into your movies and banish boring static scenes

Best cameras for wildlife • Angela Nicholson and Andy...