Scans for the memory

Across this green and pleasant land, precious photos sit in kitchen drawers, cupboards and shoeboxes just waiting to be digitised. Whether with a scanner or your camera, Will Cheung explains how you can do your bit for posterity

Minox DD1

John Wade discovers an unusual digital subminiature camera

Qimera Gear Flat Strap

Angela Nicholson tests a camera strap that's particularly easy to fit and remove

Back from the dead

How John Wade, with a lot of help from Mike Rignall, revived a lost camera

Soviet time

A new book of photographs by Barry Lewis journeys into the darkness of Stalin's Siberian prison camps. Peter Dench finds out more

Bearing witness

To mark the opening of his new exhibition at Saatchi Gallery, London, Edward Burtynsky talks to Tracy Calder about fishing, photography, eco-anxiety and the benefits of being a perfectionist

Bert Hardy: Photojournalism in War and Peace

The photography of the legendary Bert Hardy endures for a reason, as a new exhibition of his work reveals

Behind the print

Wildlife photographer Ben Hall shares how he got his beautiful winter birds scene ready for print

Mini marvel

The compact, battery-powered Smoke NINJA adds a creative touch of mystery and impact to your shoots

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

Fully booked

The best books of 2023-as featured in AP-reveal another bumper year for book publishing, says Amy Davies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Final Analysis

Maria Falconer considers... Untitled, 2023 by Jim Mortram

DJI Mini 4 Pro

DJI's latest mini drone weighs less than 249g but it punches above its weight in the image-quality stakes. Angela Nicholson has been at the control sticks

Atomos Shinobi 7

Damien Demolder tests an external monitor for on-camera use

FILM STARS Building bridges

John Wade charts the rise and fall of a brief 35mm boom

Animal magic

The EISA Maestro 2023 photo contest was on the theme of The Animal Kingdom. Here we showcase the excellent images by the International winners

Hats off

Photographer and artist David Drebin is based in New York City. Peter Dench talks to him about his new photo book of voyeuristic scenes that evoke emotions, psychological perspectives and insightful reflections into the viewers' own experiences

Window to the universe

Our view of the night sky is changing. It is more important than ever before, to capture images of the night sky in its entirety

Is The Sony Alpha 9 III Really A Game-Changer?

The new Sony A9 III is the first camera with a global shutter sensor. It's technically very exciting, says Andy Westlake, but beware of getting caught up in the hype

Port Talbot UFO Investigation Club by Roo Lewis

A touching long-term documentary project takes a closer look at an oft-overlooked Welsh town

Major photo competition furore

THE WINNING entry of the 2023 CEWE Photo Awards, dubbed the world’s largest photography contest by the German photo-printing giant, has been suspended after the winner concealed how it was actually shot.

Join the Club

The need for a postal club was the basis of this society forming in 1931

Xiaomi 13T Pro

Xiaomi's latest model is the most affordable Leica-branded phone on the market. But can it live up to the name? Joshua Waller reviews it