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

Sigma to make Nikon Z-mount lenses

Compact Samyang 75mm for X mount

V&A acquires massive Bowie archive

More DxO Optics Modules

Latest Canons unveiled at Societies Trade Show

Xiaomi smartphones feature Leica lens

Remembering a pioneering retailer

Love Story: New Photography of Love and Intimacy • An extraordinarily ordinary emotion is collected together in this anthology of fantastic modern portraiture, says Amy Davies

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

Still-life set-ups • Claire Gillo reveals her top tips for crafting the perfect photos of inanimate objects

Yes She Can • Ahead of its crowning as Photo Community of the Year at the AP Awards, Amy Davies caught up with SheClicks founder Angela Nicholson to discover more about the group’s achievements

Community spirit • Being part of a photography community has many benefits, no matter what level of experience and expertise you have. Jessica Miller explains how you can get involved

Read all about it • Self-publishing can be hugely rewarding, but if you’re unrealistic about what can be achieved you could be heading for heartbreak. To help you avoid the pitfalls, Tracy Calder has spoken to three photographers who have successfully produced (and sold) their own books

Realising dreams • UKBFTOG has partnered with Fujifilm to present a group exhibition in London for the first time, called Living the Dream. Musa Bwanali reports on Living the Dream through the Black female lens

Amateur Photographer AWARDS 2023 • The best cameras, lenses and accessories you can buy

Power of Photography Aneesa Dawoojee • Skilled portrait photographer Aneesa Dawoojee is our Power of Photography winner

Exceptional Achievement John Swannell • The recipient of this award is legendary fashion and portrait photographer John Swannell

Student Photographer of the Year Alíz Kovács-Zöldi • This year we visited 30 undergraduate degree shows and Alíz Kovács-Zöldi is the winner of this inaugural award

Content Creator Mike Will • Creative photographer Mike Will has inspired thousands of others by founding Shooters

Hero of Photography Tom Oldham • Our Hero of Photography award shines a light on people doing great things in photography for the benefit of others

Lifetime Achievement Award Martin and Ros Billingham • Billingham bags are highly prized by discerning photographers; we are pleased to give this award to the firm’s founders

Book of the Year Another Country: British Documentary since 1945 by Gerry Badger

Exhibition of the Year Chris Killip at The Photographers’ Gallery

Camera Club of the Year Launceston Camera Club

Community of the Year SheClicks

Chris Cheesman Memorial Award Jason and Abby Mitchell

Best UK retailers Good Service Awards

Readers’ Choice Camera of the Year Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Photo Editing Software of the Year Serif Affinity Photo 2

Premium Accessory of the Year Billingham Eventer MKII

Accessory of the Year...