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

THIS ISSUE’S CONTRIBUTORS

Two big new year contests open

Farewell kiss

Dynamic lens duo?

Mini Lumix 100mm macro

Nikon pushes image authentication

Joel Meyerowitz: A Question of Color • Early experiments with colour from this masterful photographer sheds light on how Joel Meyerowitz works, says Amy Davies

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

Recreating analogue effects • Do you miss the look of old analogue films and cameras? Rod Lawton explains how to replicate that analogue look digitally

Split the difference • At what point does the technical process of editing stop and instinct take over? Mark Littlejohn reveals how he balances the two, to achieve a result that’s more about feeling and less about reality

Are Adobe Camera Raw and Bridge dead? • With both Photoshop and Lightroom being available in the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan, James Abbott discusses whether Adobe Camera Raw and Bridge have had their day

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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

Best photo-editing software • Jon Stapley picks the best photo-editing software to download, including subscription-free programs, free software and apps

The ten best AI-powered tools • Get to know the finest tools Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom has to offer for photo editing in the age of AI. James Paterson is your guide

5-minute fixes • Whatever creative styles you want to apply to your photos later, there are some basic fixes you need to do first. Rod Lawton explains

Flawless retouching • For a seamless workflow, make use of Adobe Bridge to organise your images before retouching your favourites in Photoshop. Fashion and beauty photographer Jade Keshia Gordon explains how

Capture this! • Beauty and fashion photographer April Alexander explains why she uses Capture One for her professional portraiture workflow

Lighten up your workflow • Confused about what Lightroom versions are on offer and which one you need? Callum McInerney-Riley explains all you need to know

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

Laptops for photo editing • From displays to storage and RAM to card readers, Richard Sibley examines what you should look for in a photo-editing laptop and rounds up some of the best options currently available

Colour calibration essentials • Colour management can be a daunting topic – starting with whether you even really need it. Andy Westlake explains what you need to know and picks out some top products

Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR • This telephoto zoom for APS-C format Nikon mirrorless cameras is a great-value addition to your kit bag, says Amy Davies

Mobile Pixels Duex Max • Andy Westlake tries out a portable monitor that clips magnetically onto your laptop

Tony Kemplen on the …...