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

Christmas cover stars • We asked you to send us your best Christmas photos for the cover, and you obliged in droves. Here is the winner and a selection of the shortlisted entries

A look back on some of the year’s photographic highs and lows

Supply issues easing amidst economic angst

Following the (mirrorless) money

Showing what it’s made of

Second-hand remains strong

Four decades on • John Swannell’s latest book celebrates his 40 years in the business, and showcases the breadth of his immense talent, says Damien Demolder

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

Behind the print • James Abbott shows you how to get the best from tricky high-contrast winter landscapes using Lightroom and Photoshop

Smile please, Your Majesty • Steve Fairclough discovers the stories of how top photographers photographed HM The Queen over the decades

Remembering the greats • Sadly, too many great photographers passed this year. Here’s our tribute – as photographers, we are always standing on the shoulders of the giants who’ve gone before

Our images of the year • At AP we see thousands of stunning images each year, so it’s a challenge to pick out the best. Here are our favourites from 2022 and the reasons why we like them so much

Shelf life • Amy Davies presents her pick of the best photography books featured in AP over the past 12 months

A constant presence • Martin Higgs explains how LED lighting has transformed his photography

AP out and about • The AP team loves to take photos and our interests cover a wide range of genres. Here are our favourite shots that we have taken during 2022

Fright night • Photojournalist Peter Dench takes a ‘ghost hunting’ camera out on a chilling walk into the bowels of London’s haunted alleyways

Meet our GuruShots winners • AP showcases the very best images sent in by GuruShots users on the theme of Wondrous Winter

Class of 2022 • Andy Westlake rounds up a selection of the finest cameras and lenses that appeared during the year

Nigel Atherton • Editor Nigel Atherton has enjoyed using the latest LED lights from Rotolight, and a used Leica Q2

Geoff Harris • Our Deputy Editor reckons the Nikon Z 6II is a great traveller’s choice, with a few minor quibbles

Joshua Waller • Online Editor Joshua Waller reveals why the OM-1 and the OM-5 are his favourite picks of the kit he’s used this year

Amy Davies • An APS-C mirrorless model, a smartphone and a ring light are the picks of the year for Features Editor Amy Davies

Readers’ best buys from 2022 • We asked you to name your favourite piece of photography kit that you purchased this year. Here’s a selection of what you bought!

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

Winning kit...