Amateur Photographer

Amateur Photographer is the world’s oldest weekly photographic magazine, established in 1884. It is the respected authority for news and reviews, with detailed tests and investigations on the latest equipment. The weekly contents include interviews and columns from many of the world’s leading photographers and practical technique to inspire and enthuse the devoted readership, to whom taking photos is far more than just a hobby. Essential reading for those interested in buying photographic equipment or wanting advice about improving their picture taking. Amateur Photographer is published 51 times a year. Subscribe now and save money on the retail price.

Welcome

This issue’s contributors...

Amateur Photographer

Fast new AF prime lens for Sony FE mount

What a good sport

My name is Maximalist…

Last chance to be a travel Maestro

KIT

Celebrating Martin Parr’s last big commission

New beginner-friendly DJI Lito drones

THE BIG QUESTION • What makes a photo truly powerful?

Back in time 1933 • Book Burning On The Opernplatz, Berlin

Opinion Gavin Stoker • Our regular columnist wonders if the ‘travel camera’ is dead, or just resting

American elites • An insider’s portrait of privilege

Family fortunes – a look at one family’s life • This collection of authentic black & white images is a blend of intimacy and humour, says

What’s On • Some dates for your photographic diary

Outdoor exhibition comes to Inverness • More than 80 images feature from the RPS Landscape Group

The ludicrously blingy world of hip-hop jewellery • This exploration of rap stars and their watches is a visual treat

Your best Photos

The Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO • Running out of photo storage space? You need to enter our exclusive competition

Amateur Photographer of the Year Competition £24,000 of prizes to be won • Our annual competition is back, with ten rounds that will test your creativity, and some fantastic prizes to be won

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Your chance to enter the UK’s most prestigious com petition for amateur photographers

Picture Perfect BEST SHOTS: STREET • One genre. Three photographers. Three standout images. AP invited three photographers working in the Street photography genre to share one image they consider among their best – each revealing how vision, timing and technique come together in a single frame, says Peter Dench

New heights • Photographer and YouTube star Nigel Danson is no stranger to adversity. He tells Peter Fenech about how overcoming challenges has made him a better artist, and that success may be just over the next mountain

In the heat of the night • Working together, Eric Paré and Kim Henry create stunning light paintings. Graeme Green talks to them about their processes – including how to stay warm!

The roads less travelled • While not a professional, Sue O’Connell is a regular prize winner in big travel photography competitions and a highly sought-after speaker and pundit. Geoff Harris taps into her wanderlust wisdom

Avian impressionism • Bird photography is wonderful, but your pictures can end up looking like everyone else’s. Andrew Fusek Peters reveals how slow shutter speeds can create more interesting and distinctive shots

Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Nikon Z8: which wins for nature photography? • It’s the ultimate landscape and nature photography camera battle, but who will come out on top, the Nikon Z8 or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? We sent two pro photographers to the Lake District to find out

Praktina: a forgotten landmark • John Wade examines the first 35mm SLR system camera and its...