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.

A week in photography

This week in 1948 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

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

Fujifilm back online after cyber-attack

Always take the weather with you

Winners of Great British Photography Challenge

Pulitzer Prize photo winners revealed

Viewpoint Jon Bentley • A recent project in AP struck a chord, with its atmospheric explorations of place

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

From the archive • Nigel Atherton looks back at past AP issues

Successful portraits on a shoestring • Ian Pack guides you through the process of creating successful portraits on a budget with gear which is both inexpensive and easily available in-store and online

Ian Pack

Bounce cards

IAN’S TOP TIPS

Exposure table

Why it works

Win!

Standard compacts

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Inbox

Join the Club • This sociable club usually has a Christmas dinner together

Club essentials

Drag out • Peter Dench talks to Jane Hilton about her project, Drag Queen Cowboys, which placed in the Sony World Photography Awards

All that glistens • In demand for his cool and beautifully natural style, film photographer Nima Elm tells Damien Demolder that working for some big brands isn’t always the dream-come-true we might expect

Blur’s Parklife

Parklife By Bob Thomas • Steve Fairclough reveals the inside story of creating the iconic cover of Blur’s 1994 album, Parklife

THE PANEL ON PARKLIFE

Meet our GuruShots winners • We showcase the top-rated images sent in by GuruShots users on the theme of Incredible Architecture

DIGITAL STARS 3D or not 3D? • That was the question for digital camera buyers a decade ago, as John Wade explains

DIGITAL 3D CAMERAS

And finally

Robin Coombes • Avid railway enthusiast Robin Coombes reveals what it is about the Nikon D5 he loves so much

Box contents and pricing

NiSi V6 Filter Holder • NiSi says its V6 filter holder is developed by photographers, for photographers. Andy Westlake tries it out

Verdict

Which polariser?

Tenba BYOB 10 DSLR Backpack Insert • Andy Westlake examines an insert that turns any backpack into a camera bag

ALSO IN THE RANGE

Canon, into the fray • Examining Canon’s image sensor patents provides an insight into how the upcoming EOS R3 might work

Buying Guide 130 cameras listed & rated • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers... Ant plant guard, 2020, by Serhii Miroshnyk