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

Compacts boosting camera market again

Pixii goes full frame

Out of this world

Panasonic updates bridge camera

New Lomography film for summer

Viewpoint Nigel Atherton • Nigel Atherton argues that the ever-declining user experience of platforms like Facebook and Instagram could be the death of them

Ernest Cole: House of Bondage • The Photographer’s Gallery, London, Until 22 September £6.50/£8 (concessions available)

I want to hold your hand • Realising that the physical bond between himself and his two sons might soon be broken, Valery Poshtarov started a project to photograph fathers and sons holding hands. It’s a celebration of cultural differences and global togetherness, says Tracy Calder

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 Landscapes round, take these tips from four of last year’s top ten photographers

Let there be light • How do you get beautiful rich colours in your landscapes but still preserve dramatic and intense skies? Rod Lawton reveals his Lightroom landscape secrets

FILM STARS Worldwide fame • John Wade finds unusual cameras from unexpected countries

Motorola Edge 50 Pro • Isabella Ruffatti has a look at the the middle child of Motorola’s Edge 50 family, a slightly watered-down version of the 50 Ultra

3 Legged Thing Lexie • Andy Westlake tests an Arca-Swiss type L-bracket that fits a huge range of cameras

Professor Newman on… Partially stacked • Professor Newman on two sensor types, ‘fully stacked’ and ‘partially stacked’

A shift of frequency-adventures in infrared • Getting creative with infrared opens doors to an exciting new experience behind the camera. Learn to see in this exciting and interpretive medium, says David Clapp

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THIS WEEK WE ASKED...

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 camera specifications

Final Analysis • Peter Dench considers... Mouse Looking Back, Openshaw, Manchester, 2002 by Anne Worthington