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

A Week in Photography

Viewpoint Charlie Malmqvist • This travel photographer considers the impact of Instagram on the genre – both good and bad

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

Then and now • Musa Bwanali talks to Luis Tato about covering elections in Kenya in 2017 vs 2022

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

Film without the faff • Film photography is booming, but even if you prefer to shoot digital, you can still get the classic analogue look. Will Cheung shows how to make your digital shots look truly ‘emulsional’

Killip unpacked • Steve Fairclough talks to curator and author Ken Grant about the major new retrospective exhibition and book for the late, great British documentary photographer Chris Killip

Nineties spirit • A new book by Dutch photographer Paul Bergen provides a compelling insight into the music of the 1990s. Ailsa McWhinnie finds out more

Exhibiting the New Black Vanguard • A fusion of contemporary art and fashion photography by cutting-edge international Black imagemakers is on display in Saatchi Gallery. Dominique Nok talks with Antwaun Sargent, the writer and curator of the book and exhibition The New Black Vanguard: Photography between Art and Fashion

Join the Club • This club has a varied programme and plenty of activities for members

The Praktica L series – high quality, low cost • Was your first film SLR a Praktica? John Gilbey looks back at the Praktica L series – a family of cameras which influenced a generation of photographers

Sony E 11mm F1.8 • Amy Davies discovers whether this wideangle lens for Sony APS-C cameras is a worthy investment for stills photographers as well as vloggers

TourBox NEO • Andy Westlake tries out a small, affordable editing console designed for Photoshop and Lightroom users

Newell Rangha Nano Sunset • Richard Sibley reviews this tiny RGB LED spotlight

Robin Hood 3D outfit • John Wade discovers a surprisingly simple snapshot stereo camera

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses

Final Analysis • Tim Clinch considers... ‘O what a beautiful day!’ by Emma Hardy