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 WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

Budget phones hope to be lucky 13

Lace up for the Great British Photo Walk

Last call for food contest

Rollei 35AF film camera

Viewpoint Ross Samson • An AP reader wonders if there’s a deeper reason why there are so few ‘laugh out loud’ photos

Pickup by Lee Friedlander • A humble American icon becomes the star of the show in this book by the noted photographer Lee Friedlander, says Amy Davies

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

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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

Close to perfection • Entrants to Close-up Photographer of the Year 5 share the stories and techniques behind their pictures with competition co-founder Tracy Calder

Russell Brand • Harry Borden looks back on a 2017 shoot with the controversial comedian, author, actor and influencer

Love of the land • A new book by Marc Wilson and Anna Nekrasova-Wilson based around a Ukrainian village has taken on a larger context amid the current war. Peter Dench finds out more

Join the Club • Fun and friendship are important parts of the ethos of Colchester PS

FILM STARS Wait for it! • John Wade remembers when ‘instant’ photography meant a five-minute wait

Bryan Evans • A relative newcomer to photography, Bryan Evans reveals the route he took to shooting landscapes with his Sony Alpha A7R IVA

GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini • Can GoPro’s Hero 11 Black Mini prove small is indeed beautiful? Geoff Harris finds out

Cosina CSM with AEC adapter • John Wade discovers weird automation from 45 years ago

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

Final Analysis • Tracy Marshall-Grant considers… ‘Winter Swim’ by Billie Charity