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

Google AI editing tools free for more phones

Budget Honor phone with 108MP camera

Talking about the weather

Super-cheap f/1.7 portrait lens

Major Panasonic Lumix firmware updates

More DxO updates

Exhibit at the RPS HQ

Workers of the world • To celebrate 30 years since the publication of Sebastião Salgado’s seminal book, Workers, Peter Dench asks experts in the photography industry what makes the Brazilian photojournalist’s work so special

DIGITAL STARS Fifty quid quality • Early digital cameras can still deliver the goods – and they’re becoming collectable too. John Wade is your guide

Peter Scott • Wildlife photographer Peter Scott reveals his favourite zoom lens to partner up with his trusty Nikon Z 8

How to win when trading in • Looking to trade-in or sell a camera or lens? As you’ll discover, Park Cameras not only offers great deals on kit but it also makes the whole process hassle-free

Professor Newman on… Information design • Professor Newman writes about the design of infographics and their use in photography

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Your chance to enter the UK’s most prestigious competition for amateur photographers

APOY Inspiration • If you’re planning to enter our Animal Kingdom round, take these tips from three of last year’s top ten photographers

How to photograph artwork • Discover the best way to light and shoot paintings, artwork and old prints at home

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

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

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

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

Final Analysis • John Wade considers… County fair tintype booth by Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1903