Photography week
SILKY SMOOTH
Landscape pro Stu Meech takes advantage of overcast conditions by turning a drab seascape into a minimalist long exposure
2 min |
February 01, 2024
Photography week
CONTEST CAPTURES THE DIVERSITY OF EARTH'S AMAZING LANDSCAPES
International Landscape Photographer of the Year reveals stunning winning images
1 min |
January 04, 2024
Photography week
PHOTOSHOP LEARN ESSENTIAL EDITING SKILLS FAST!
James Paterson shows you how to add special effects to your portraits and master Photoshop blending skills
1 min |
January 04, 2024
Photography week
SIGMA 60-600MM F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS SPORTS
A versatile standard-to-super-telephoto zoom, but mind the weight
4 min |
January 04, 2024
Photography week
DO THE CAN-CAN
James Paterson shows you how to create a stunning and gravity-defying still-life with watering cans
5 min |
January 04, 2024
Photography week
LOVE RETRO CAMERAS AND LEGO? THEN YOU'LL LOVE THESE BRICKS!
New Lego sets let you build the iconic Polaroid SX-70 and an SLR camera
1 min |
January 04, 2024
Photography week
INTO THE WOODS
Landscape pro Neil Burnell passes on some tips for capturing magical and atmospheric images in an ancient woodland
10+ min |
January 04, 2024
Photography week
24 FAB PHOTO PROJECTS FOR 2024!
Claire Gillo lines up four seasons of assignments for you to try your hand at over the next 12 months
10+ min |
December 28, 2023
Photography week
THESE AMAZING ANIMAL IMAGES WERE ALL CAPTURED BY KIDS
RSPCA announces the winners of its 2023 Young Photographer Awards
1 min |
December 28, 2023
Photography week
A FEAST FOR THE EYES
If it looks good enough to eat, then it's good enough to photograph. Adam Waring plays with his food...
5 min |
December 28, 2023
Photography week
TTARTISAN ANNOUNCES BUDGET F/2 ULTRA-WIDE-ANGLE LENS
New 10mm f/2 ASPH will be available for all APS-C mounts and MFT
1 min |
December 28, 2023
Photography week
HOW TO...BRING YOUR LANDSCAPES TO LIFE
James Paterson shows you how to use targeted Curves edits to apply an array of landscape-enhancing edits and effects
1 min |
December 28, 2023
Photography week
FUJIFILM GFX 100 II
The do-it-all medium-format camera that should tempt full-frame professionals
7 min |
December 28, 2023
Photography week
SHOOT THE CITY LIGHTS AT NIGHT
Canon pro Paul Groom shares his top tips and techniques for capturing illuminated buildings and light trails as night falls in Bristol
10 min |
December 21, 2023
Photography week
HOW TO...PERFECT YOUR PERSPECTIVE
Use the powerful Geometry tools in Camera Raw and Lightroom to fix converging verticals and wonky frames
1 min |
December 21, 2023
Photography week
7ARTISANS' FIRST AF LENS IS A 50MM F/1.8 FOR FULL-FRAME
New optic is coming to E and Z mounts, but it might not be the niftiest fifty
1 min |
December 21, 2023
Photography week
OM SYSTEM TOUGH IG-7
This compact really is tough enough to handle anything
7 min |
December 21, 2023
Amateur Photographer
Our images of the year
At AP we are very fortunate to view thousands of stunning images each year. It's hard to pick just one but here are some of our favourites from 2023 and what made them stand out from the rest
7 min |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Amateur Photographer
Pure fantasy can be a visual reality
Left feeling uninspired by the almost industrial design of Sony Alpha cameras, Italian photographer Andrea Pizzini set about creating Algenerated versions of his favourite cameras. He shares his thoughts with James Abbott about what this new technology means to him
5 min |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Amateur Photographer
Picture editors choices
Each year, the picture editors of every newspaper and media outlet sift through tens of thousands of images - some more memorable than others. Here, Peter Dench compiles a round-up of the most powerful photographs some of these visual editors have seen in 2023
6 min |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Amateur Photographer
Our writers' choices
Those who contribute to AP see countless images throughout the year, so it takes a great deal for one to stand out. Here, four of our regulars choose the image that made an impact on them in 2023
3 min |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Amateur Photographer
AP out and about
Rarely do you find a member of the AP team without a camera to hand, whether we're testing gear, shooting features, attending events and workshops or just out and about having fun outside of work. Here's a selection of our favourite photos taken in 2023
8 min |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Amateur Photographer
Fully booked
The best books of 2023-as featured in AP-reveal another bumper year for book publishing, says Amy Davies
9 min |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Amateur Photographer
Mini marvel
The compact, battery-powered Smoke NINJA adds a creative touch of mystery and impact to your shoots
2 min |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Amateur Photographer
The year AI hit home
WHILE the past couple of annual news reviews have focused on the state of the camera market, the hot topic among the photographic community this year has been AI.
1 min |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Amateur Photographer
Serve others with love
Devotion brings out the very best of the human spirit, photo legend Steve McCurry tells Damien Demolder, and helps give purpose to our lives
10+ min |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Amateur Photographer
Remembering the greats
Sadly, more great photographers died this year. Here's our tribute - as photographers we are always standing on the shoulders of giants who've gone before
5 min |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Photography week
HOW TO...MOVE ANY MOUNTAIN
Make radical shape-shifting edits to enhance your landscapes
1 min |
December 14, 2023
Photography week
NIKON Z F
Nikon's latest attempt to revive the days of film doubles down on retro charm, but it has the quality to back it up
6 min |
December 14, 2023
Photography week
LEAK IT LIKE A LOMOGRAPHER
This technique won't work for every image. However, in this one, there was already bright sunlight behind our subject. Here, we could add more convincing 'light leaks' and flare than if it had been shot on an overcast day
1 min |