Amateur Photographer
Reader Portfolio
Spotlight on readers' excellent images and how they captured them
5 min |
February 25, 2025
Amateur Photographer
The speed of silver
Two decades after studying together, Richard Sibley reunites with photographer Rikard Österlund to sit for a portrait over 170 years in the making
5 min |
February 25, 2025
Amateur Photographer
Vivo X200 Pro
With three high-resolution sensors and Zeiss lenses, is this the ideal smartphone for photographers?
8 min |
February 25, 2025
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Final Analysis
Peter Dench considers... At the West Hotel, Julie and Rachel shared a single room with a disabled friend because their room was infested with fleas
2 min |
February 25, 2025
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Seminal Work
This year is the 70th anniversary of Robert Frank's masterpiece, The Americans. Amy Davies finds out more about a republished edition of the book
2 min |
February 25, 2025
Amateur Photographer
Nikon Z50II
Nikon's updated APS-C mirrorless model aims to bring top-level technology to a much wider market, but how does it measure up?
10+ min |
February 25, 2025
Amateur Photographer
Another Voigtländer prime for Leica M
COSINA has announced the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm F3.5 Aspherical, a retro-styled, manual focus prime lens for Leica M mount. Compact dimensions are a key selling point, with the overall length of the lens from the mount surface being just 14mm and it only weighs 99g
1 min |
February 25, 2025
Amateur Photographer
Reel Parr
I Am Martin Parr is an intimate film directed by Lee Shulman that delves into the life and work of the renowned English photographer known for his candid and often humorous depictions of modern society.
4 min |
February 18, 2025
Amateur Photographer
Bailey's Eighties
Bailey's new book David Bailey: Eighties isn't about his age but about a decade he owned and in which London was the centre of the fashion universe, says Damien Demolder
6 min |
February 18, 2025
Amateur Photographer
Agfa Parat-I
A fully manual 35mm half-frame model that dates from the 1960s
2 min |
February 18, 2025
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Join the Club
Maidenhead Camera Club welcomes all skill levels, and its outdoor activities range from local walks to overseas trips
3 min |
February 18, 2025
Amateur Photographer
Beyond editing: AI for photographers
AI isn't just for manipulating and editing your images. Richard Sibley explains how AI can provide vital tools for every photographer, regardless of interests or ability
10+ min |
February 18, 2025
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Berlin, Berlin by Helmut Newton
An interesting and thought-provoking collection of imagery from one of the most recognisable names in 20th century photography, says Amy Davies
1 min |
February 18, 2025
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The seven ages of Nikon
John Wade considers how different cameras have defined the lifespan of one company
10 min |
February 18, 2025
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Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM
Sony's ultra-large-aperture zoom promises premium optics in a manageable size. Andy Westlake examines whether it justifies its hefty price-tag
6 min |
February 18, 2025
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Small Rig Vibe P108 Pro
Angela Nicholson takes a look at an affordable little LED light with easy colour control
2 min |
February 18, 2025
Amateur Photographer
In glorious technicolour
A new supersized volume looks at the wonderful world of the colour photochrom, circa 1900. Amy Davies spoke to one of the book's authors to find out more
4 min |
February 04, 2025
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The Creative Body: Photographs 2014 - 2024
Here is a collection of poignant and important series from one of Britain's best contemporary documentary photographers, says Amy Davies
2 min |
February 04, 2025
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Returning to 35mm
How an unlikely introduction to a Nikon F2AS turned a 35mm sceptic into an advocate.
3 min |
February 04, 2025
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Risky business
Great pictures happen when fleeting elements come together to form an aesthetically pleasing moment, says fashion and beauty photographer Ian Hippolyte. But it helps if you're willing to take risks, he tells Damien Demolder
8 min |
February 04, 2025
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Urth Variable ND641990 Filter Plus+
Angela Nicholson takes a close look at a high-end variable neutral density filter from Urth
2 min |
February 04, 2025
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Taking a long shot
Emily Endean goes out of her comfort zone to test the Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR long telephoto prime
6 min |
February 04, 2025
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Canon EOS R1
It's super-fast and super-expensive, but does Canon's flagship camera make sense for anyone but professional photographers? Andy Westlake finds out
10+ min |
February 04, 2025
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Major OM System launch incoming
AT THE beginning of January, OM System announced that a new camera was coming this year, along with compact, splash- and dust-proof lenses.
1 min |
February 04, 2025
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Final Analysis
John Wade considers... Boulevard du Temple by Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre, 1838
2 min |
February 04, 2025
Amateur Photographer
Join the Club
This club is active in its local area of Worthing and embraces all levels and genres of photography
2 min |
February 04, 2025
Photography Masterclass Magazine
MASTERCLASS HOW TO CAPTURE PERFECT MOON PHOTOS
HOW TO CAPTURE PERFECT MOON PHOTOS
9 min |
Issue 146
Photography Masterclass Magazine
3 MUST-HAVE FILTERS FOR SHOOTING LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
While digital photography has made many filters redundant through post-processing software like Photoshop, there are still some essential filters that can't be replaced.
5 min |
Issue 146
Photography Masterclass Magazine
9 TIPS FOR CAPTURING TACK-SHARP PHOTOS
As a photographer, you know that image sharpness can make or break your shot.
3 min |
Issue 146
Photography Masterclass Magazine
THE 30 DAY EMOTION CAPTURE CHALLENGE
30 DAYS, 30 EMOTIONS: YOUR LENS, YOUR STORY
5 min |