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

THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

Lightroom updates include AI ‘Denoise’

Nikon announces first Z-series power zoom

The futility of war

Sporty Canon telephoto zoom

Societies roadshows across the UK

New Xiaomi phone with 1in sensor, variable aperture

Photographers’ Gallery rewarding new talent

Portrait of Humanity Volume 5 • The latest Portrait of Humanity collection is another moving selection of beautiful contemporary portraits, says Amy Davies

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

Home is where the art is • You don’t need a studio space full of stands, clamps and backdrops to create striking still lifes. Tracy Calder talks to two photographers who have made incredible images using what they find around them

Totally transformed • For John Parker, photography was a salvation after a serious mental health crisis. He tells Amy Davies more about it

In the beginning... • A new book examines the work of photography legend William Henry Fox Talbot. Amy Davies talks to the author Geoffrey Batchen to find out more

Havana nice time • Peter Dench talks to photographer Ian Longthorne about his 2022 trip to Cuba

Build your own website • Want to showcase your work online in a professional format but without a high price tag? Joshua Waller talks us through the best website builders for photographers, which don’t cost a fortune

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 Copycat cameras • Landmark cameras are pricey – so why not cut the cost with a classic copy? John Wade looks at the options available

Stephen Powers • The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR has quickly become the perfect travel companion for Stephen’s photography

JOBY Wavo PRO Mic • This high-tech mic is designed for vloggers. Richard Sibley puts it to the test

Best Buys • A round-up of the AP testing team’s favourite and most highly rated kit, including both cameras and all kinds of accessories, across a wide range of price points

Final Analysis • David Mellor considers…The Colour Field, Gold Embraces the Pink, 2021 by Gary Fabian Miller