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.

7days • A week in photography

This week in 1960 • TREASURES FROM THE HULTON ARCHIVE

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

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

Portrait tips from the pros • How do top portrait specialists approach a shoot and what gear do they use? We asked six acclaimed portrait photographers to share their secrets

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

Chris Packham • Harry Borden looks back on a recent shoot with popular TV presenter and author Chris Packham

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Five, Best of British, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge

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

About face • Philip Prodger’s book Face Time explores the photographic history of the portrait. He tells Amy Davies all about this enduring subject

Powerful portrait projects • Steve Fairclough speaks to three AP readers who each embarked on ambitious and highly rewarding portrait projects

The Company of Strangers • Photographer and educator Arteh Odjidja has been photographing and interviewing young migrants and refugees for his book, The Stranger Series: Fear & Dreams. Peter Dench finds out more

Fire works • Peter Dench talks to Gideon Mendel about his award-winning work, Portraits in Ashes

Cultural Camo • Through extraordinary colour and graphic imagery, Kenyan photographer Thandiwe Muriu considers the balance between individualism while feeling a sense of culture. Damien Demolder talks to her

Smart portraits • The latest smartphones are fantastic tools for portrait photographers, as Amy Davies discovers

Diana Kenyeres • Welcome to our new series where photo-editing and retouching experts share their tips and best practice. Pro portrait photographer and retoucher Diana Kenyeres starts things off by walking us through her workflow

Portrait master • Celebrity shooter Greg Gorman tells AP why he uses Rotolight's award-winning lighting to illuminate his world-famous subjects

Fujifilm X-H2S • This pro-spec, high-speed flagship is designed to tempt users of high-end APS-C DSLRs into the Fujifilm fold. Andy Westlake puts it through its paces

What makes a great lens for video? • Cameras are important, but the right glass is critical to capturing great video footage…

Nitecore BlowerBaby • This powerful but pricey cleaning tool is put to the test by Andy Westlake

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key camera specifications

Final Analysis • Tim Clinch considers... ‘Belfast’ by Krass Clement