The art of architecture

Stripping back a building to its key elements is something Sharon Tenenbaum is highly skilled at – both in camera and in Photoshop, as Ailsa McWhinnie discovers

Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro

This ultra-wide zoom with macro capability is a flexible option for lots of subjects

Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X

This short telephoto prime is a lovely affordable portrait lens for Fujifilm X users

OM System M.Zuiko ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO

For extreme close-ups, this Micro Four Thirds lens is superb

Slime Moulds (Myxomycetes)

Eagle-eyed Barry Webb notices the ethereal beauty of tiny subjects. Tracy Calder hears the story behind one of his award-winning pictures

Closer than close

Strange new worlds are revealed under a microscope. Amy Davies talks to three photographers taking macro photography to the next level

A different view

There’s more to close-up photography than flowers and insects, says Tracy Calder. Four photographers share how they retain an open mind, and a sense of play, when shooting everyday subjects

30 tips for pin-sharp close-ups

When depth of field is seriously limited, precise focusing is crucial. Thankfully, there are plenty of things you can do to increase your chances of pin-sharp pictures – from making the most of Artificial Intelligence to limiting your range and taping over your AF button

Readers' favourite macro kit

We asked you to name your favourite piece of kit that you use for macro photography. Here’s a selection

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

Jack Lodge

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

Blue Tajinaste By Tony North

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

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

Remembering a legend of the UK photo trade

REG ATKINS founded Park Cameras in 1971, at the age of just 21, and he built the business into one of the UK’s biggest independent photo retailers. He died in February after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Reg was a larger-than-life figure and throughout his life he was a huge supporter of AP, and his influence on the UK photo trade cannot be underestimated. Here, his friends and colleagues pay tribute to him.

Fauxtography

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

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

Fine art black & white photography

Claire Gillo switches to the monochrome medium and shares her top tips for creating fabulous fine art images

Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Sony's latest fast standard prime is superb but pricey. Andy Westlake reports on how it performs

Four seasons in a day

AP's Deputy Online Editor Jessica Miller took the Fujifilm X-S10 to New Zealand to find out whether it is the perfect upgrade for a DSLR user

Lighting secrets of the pros: Tianna J Williams

Tianna swapped a career as a midwife to pursue her dream of becoming a pro photographer and has since won numerous awards for her portraits

Insider outsider

William Klein was many things - street photographer, documentary filmmaker, painter, writer. In an extract from the last book completed during Klein's lifetime, David Campany tells us more about this master crafter

Spring into action

As temperatures begin to rise and the days become longer, now is the perfect time to get outdoors. We speak to three professionals for their tips on shooting all manner of subjects

Final Analysis

Tim Clinch considers... Picture of a 1950's Shure microphone, shot by Andrew Shaylor for his book Rockin' (The Rockabilly Scene), 2011

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 RWR

With a super-large aperture and 85mm equivalent focal length, is this the perfect portrait and still-life lens for Fujifilm users? Amy Davies finds out

Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Canon's updated full-frame mirrorless model gains a 24MP sensor and improved AI subject detection. Andy Westlake gives his detailed assessment

Know your rights

How do you protect your images online? Joshua Waller explains everything you need to know about image copyright

Bob Mortimer

Harry Borden looks back on a shoot with the popular comedian, actor and author

Unseen Saul Leiter

A new book of 76 images we haven't seen before begins to uncover the treasures hidden away in the Saul Leiter archive, says Damien Demolder, and reveals a whole lot about the great man's life

When imagination takes flight

Pushing the boundaries of technology, and his own capabilities, has led Andrew Fusek Peters to create a butterfly book like no other. Here he talks to Tracy Calder about fragility, flight and the importance of hairy eyes

Travel lighter

A smartphone is small and unobtrusive, thus ideal for travel. Four photographers tell Amy Davies how it's done