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

End of the road for DPReview

New version of DxO PureRaw

Tree of life

Award commemorates Martin Evening

Win a one-to-one with Charlie Waite

Remembering a legend of the UK photo trade

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

Fine art black & white photography • Claire Gillo switches to the monochrome medium and shares her top tips for creating fabulous fine art images

Beacon of light • Developing an instinct for when the light will be good is one of the secrets of creating dramatic images, LPOTY winner Will Davies tells Damien Demolder

Fauxtography • Are hoax photographs harmless fun or harmful propaganda? Peter Dench has a rummage around the history of hoax photography to find out more

Blue Tajinaste • Claire Gillo speaks to award-winning IGPOTY photographer Tony North about his stunning ‘Blue Tajinaste’ image

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

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

FILM STARS Disposable snappies • Throwaway cameras have been around a lot longer than you think. John Wade looks at the then and now

Jack Lodge • Jack reveals his favourite Canon RF-mount lens for his stunning landscape and nature photography

Samsung S23 Ultra • Samsung’s newest flagship has a 200MP sensor, but does that mean it’s still the best smartphone for photographers? asks Amy Davies

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses

Final Analysis • Peter Dench considers...Wight. Saturday 18 February 1995. Northwesterly backing southwesterly 6 or 7, increasing gale 8 for a time. Showers then rain. Good becoming moderate or poor, by Mark Power/Magnum Photos