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.

Welcome

Rotolight NEO 3 PRO and AEOS 2 PRO launch on Indiegogo

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

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

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

Fit to burst • Your camera’s burst mode is a big help with action shots. Will Cheung shows how to make the most of this key feature without hitting the buffer

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

Foil fast foul-ups • For this action special, a range of seasoned pros point out some common mistakes when it comes to composing and focusing for subjects that don’t tend to stay still for long

Do try and keep up • Kids and pets aside, how do you cope with really fast-moving subjects such as jet planes, athletes, kingfishers and motorbikes? Will Cheung gets some expert tips from four fast-living pros

There in a flash • High-speed flash is an invaluable creative tool for capturing fast-moving action. Product photographer Ian Knaggs reveals how he captures graphic still-life scenes bursting into movement

The Journey of a Moth • Tibor Litauszki tells Damien Demolder about his night photography technique and how he captured this wonderful award-winning image

Breath Taking • Angela Stoll talks to Peter Dench about the influence of dance in her photography

Spirit of place • The timber circle known as Seahenge has captivated archaeologists and historians. In a book of poetry and ICM photography, Andrew Rafferty and Kevin Crossley-Holland offer their take on the monument, as Tracy Calder reveals

Sharp shooters • Jon Stapley and Andy Westlake round up the best cameras for shooting sports and action, catering to every budget

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

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

Make money from sports club photography • TeamPhotoOrdering is a new service which helps you make money by shooting local sports teams – you don’t need to be a pro portrait shooter, and the editing, printing and marketing comes as part of the package

Hasselblad X2D 100C • Björn again. A faster processor, phase detection AF and a new 100MP sensor have given the Hasselblad X series a whole new lease of life, says Damien Demolder

Take your video projects further • In our final module, we look at ways to push your video skills to the next levels by taking on projects and sharing your work…

Manfrotto Pro Light Multiloader Backpack M • A capacious, well-made and versatile backpack, tested by Andy Westlake

Tony Kemplen on the … Zeiss Ikon Kolibri • A small film camera that’s manually operated and takes...