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

Horse Football by Fred Ramage

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

Photo editor free at beta stage

Norway introduces tough social media law

Panasonic unveils 25-50mm f/1.7 telezoom

Historic POTY contest open for entries

Viewpoint John Vahgatsi • Do join a camera club but don’t worry too much about how camera club judges rate your images

Exhibitions • The latest and best exhibitions from the world of photography

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

Crafting colour • Angela Nicholson explains how to take control of colour in-camera using the tools available on cameras from the main manufacturers

Canon • Canon has a strong reputation for its colour science and auto white balance systems

Picture Style Editor

How to upload a Picture Style to your camera

Fujifilm • Fujifilm’s Film Simulation Modes have something for every scene and style

Nikon • Nikon’s Creative Picture Controls can turn an average image into a head-turner

Olympus • Olympus cameras produce great colours and have some useful Art Filters

Panasonic • Panasonic makes it easy for photographers to create their own colour settings in-camera

Sony • Whether you shoot stills or video, there’s plenty of control over colour with Sony Alpha cameras

Custom white balance

The skill of portraiture

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Portrait special • Make your people pictures stand out, with tips and techniques from our experts

Prisoner 3444 • Based on the remarkable true story of Wilhelm Brasse, The Auschwitz Photographer is at once important, heartbreaking and hopeful. Amy Davies explains more

Join the Club • This sociable club caters to members who enjoy all types of photography

Fleet Photography Group • Fleet Town Football Club, Crookham Road, Fleet, Hampshire GU51 5FA

Stills with stories • Harnessing all the visual manipulation of the cinema, Lazar Bogdanovic creates still images with a powerful movie atmosphere. Damien Demolder finds out how

From lockdown to Tokyo • Sam Mellish’s latest project focuses on the dedication and determination of athletes preparing for this summer’s postponed Olympic Games. He tells David Clark the story behind it

Sam’s project tips

At a glance

The 1000mm monster • What’s it like to shoot with a 1000mm-equivalent lens? Andrew Fusek Peters reports on using the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro

Using the 150-400 with teleconverters

Affordable alternatives

Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art • Sigma has redesigned its popular 105mm macro lens for (some) mirrorless cameras. Angela Nicholson takes a close look

Verdict

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Professor Newman on… What’s in a name? • A look at who provides the optical design of a lens versus its mechanical construction

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key...