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.

7 days • A week in photography

This week in 1932 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

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

Viewpoint Nigel Atherton • Instagram is a poor platform for photographers, says Nigel Atherton. It’s about time we had something better

The path to perfect JPEGs • Spend less time stuck at your PC and more time out and about by getting JPEGs right when you shoot. Angela Nicholson and two notable JPEG shooters explain how

Case study: Gordon Laing • Gordon is a widely published photographer, camera tester and influencer who’s a passionate JPEG evangelist – he even wrote a book about getting images right ‘in camera’

Case study: Denise Maxwell • Denise is a highly experienced multi-genre photographer who covers everything from architecture and press conferences to international sporting events. Here’s why she’s such a JPEG fan

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

Capital constructs • Javier Arcenillas’s seductive photographs of the Kazakhstan capital won 2nd place in Architecture and Design at the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards. Peter Dench finds out more

Join the Club • This club’s friendly members have an eclectic range of interests

In praise of the amateur • ‘I’m an amateur photographer, apart from being a professional one,’ said Elliott Erwitt at 82, ‘and I think maybe my amateur pictures are the better ones.’ Sophie Howarth tells us about her new book The Mindful Photographer

Three practices to restore beginner’s mind and eye

Never lose an image again • Losing or accidentally deleting images can be very scary, but all may not be lost. James Abbott explains everything you need to know about image recovery and back-up

SANDISK RESCUE PRO • Recover files with this great tool

The year’s best products • We reveal which cameras, lenses and smartphones emerged as winners of the prestigious EISA Awards 2022-23

Db The Ramverk 32L Pro Backpack • Andy Westlake tries out a rugged modular front-loading backpack

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • Peter Dench considers... Anaerobic Digester at Frogmary Green Farm, South Petherton, Somerset, 2020 by Tessa Bunney