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

Slightly tweaked Pentax DSLR released

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

The black and white forest • In August 2020, the world’s largest Joshua tree forest was burned by wildfires. Peter Dench talks to Darin Boville, who captured the aftermath

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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

Wings to fly • Macro photographer Levon Biss talks to Tracy Calder about tiny hoovers, rare insect specimens and making uncomfortable truths more palatable

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

Behind the print • Claire Gillo shares her top tips for editing a low-light monochrome portrait taken at a music festival

Best camera backpacks • You can have lots of great gear and a lovely location but an aching back will soon spoil your shoot. Angela Nicholson reveals the best backpacks for photographers

Best tripods • There is a huge range of tripods out there, from lightweight travel supports to heavy-duty rigs for landscape and video. Angela Nicholson helps you find your ideal tripod

Pick a card • SD, CFexpress, CompactFlash, XQD and more… Your complete guide to buying a memory card. Joshua Waller explains all

Travelling lights • Ian Pack looks into the battery-powered outdoor flash market, from small hot-shoe units to hefty off-camera lights

Filters demystified • Filters perform a variety of functions to control and manipulate light. James Abbott explores the most common options available

Best photo-editing accessories • Don’t assume that you already have all you need to edit your photos – as Geoff Harris reveals, these accessories can ensure more accurate results

Best film-copying accessories • Looking to digitise your film photographs? There are now lots of options beyond the traditional scanner, as Geoff Harris reveals

Best printing accessories • Getting the printer is just the start – there are also lots of handy printing accessories to present your printed work at its best, as Will Cheung reveals

Readers’ favourite accessories • We asked you to name your favourite accessories – ones you’ve purchased or made yourself. Here’s a selection that aid your photography

Best video accessories • Shooting pro-looking video usually requires a few accessories to ensure your footage looks fantastic. Geoff Harris reveals some best buys

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

Be a Christmas cover star • Would you like to see one of your images in print, on the cover of the world’s number one weekly photography magazine? If so, read on…

50 festive favourites • Are you looking for a useful accessory or two to put on your Christmas list? Here’s our pick of the finest photographic...