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.

A week in photography

This week in 1953 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

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AP picture of the week • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week

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Viewpoint Jon Bentley • Get away from the default of groups lined up, and be inspired by centuries-old paintings

Books & exhibitions • The latest and best books and exhibitions from the world of photography

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

Stars in their eyes • To kick off our low-light special issue we focus on the biggest challenge of all – astrophotography. Peter Dench asked three winners of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2021 to share practical advice on shooting the night sky

LETTER OF THE WEEK

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Something of the night • Noted film photographer and darkroom expert Mike Crawford talks us through his Nocturne project, shooting cities after dark on film

Proof prints and editing

Print sizes

The Ghost • An ethereal photograph of an elusive leopard was an unintentional capture turned award-winning shot. Amy Davies finds out more

Will Burrard-Lucas

Amateur Photographer of the Year Competition £11,000 of MPB prizes to be won • Enter our annual competition for the chance to win some fantastic prizes and be crowned Amateur Photographer of the Year 2022

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

ALL ABOUT APOY 2022

What you win • Take your pick from MPB’s huge catalogue of used gear

Mike Will

Light after dark • Accomplished urban photographer Mike Will shares the secrets behind his dramatic and engaging low-light urban images with Claire Gillo

KIT LIST

WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY: MIKE’S BEST TIPS

Why it works

Mike’s top London subjects

Matt Maran

KIT LIST

Midnight rambler • Wildlife photographer Matt Maran haunts London photographing our nocturnal neighbours – the beautiful and clever red fox. Keith Wilsonfinds out how he gets such striking photos

THINKING OUTSIDE THE FOX: MATT’S TOP TIPS

FOX: Neighbour Villain Icon

Low-light gig secrets • Gigs are up and running so refresh your low-light concert photography skills with these practical tips from seasoned music shooter Shona Cutt

Editing tips

Göran Strand

Northern exposure • Northern lights specialist Göran Strand talks us through this low-light challenge and his forthcoming Zoom Photo Tours workshop

Göran’s gear

Shoot with Göran

Fast workers • With more and more very wide aperture lenses available, how do they help with low-light shooting – and what are the considerations? We spoke to three photographers working across portrait, landscape and...