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.

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Amateur Photographer

The REMEDY for better mental health?

Sony World Photography Awards now open

Off the wall

Xiaomi 17T range announced

AI version of Ansel Adams shot sparks row

Camp Snap 2 is here

THE BIG QUESTION • Do you plan your photography shoots?

Back in Time 1924 Royal Ascot

Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro

DJI Mic Mini 2

Godox MF-T76 Twin Head Macro Flash

Vanguard compact camera bags

Leica Cine 1 Compact

Opinion Dan Mold • We’ve all had enough of Instagram. Is IRYS app the photo-sharing app we need instead?

Vintage Duffy prints on display in London • Collectors can even buy some of the photographer’s most famous frames for the very first time

Concrete dreams • For lovers of stark and dramatic architecture, this is a fantastic book by a highly-skilled photographer, says Amy Davies

The bold and the beautiful • British photographer Sophie Green documents rituals and traditions that foster a shared identity

Strap yourself in • Celebrating the beauty and power of Porsche, and the places you can travel to, with this stunning collection

Your best Photos • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels. To see your photo here, post it on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag

Win a Tenba bag and Benro tripod combo • This cavernous Tenba backpack and lightweight Benro tripod are the perfect partners for outdoor photographers on the move

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

Picture Perfect BEST SHOTS: WILDLIFE • One genre. Three photographers. Three standout images, each revealing how vision, timing and technique come together in a single frame. For this issue, AP invited three photographers working in wildlife photography to share one image they consider among their best. From split-second decisions to carefully crafted compositions, they reveal the thinking, technique and experience behind the shot, offering insight into not just how the image was made, but why it matters.

Hungry eyes • The World Food Photography Awards 2026 sponsored by Tenderstem® continues its celebration of food photography from across the globe. From the table to extravagant rituals, Peter Dench speaks to some of this year’s winners about the stories behind the shot…

Marilyn’s guardian angels • Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday is marked in an official new photography book. Steve Fairclough spoke to the family members responsible for managing the archives of two famous Monroe photographers, Eve Arnold and Sam Shaw…

Niépce and the beginnings of photography • The world’s first known permanent photograph was created 200 years ago by the French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce but his achievement was not recognised in his lifetime. Michael Pritchard tells his fascinating story

200 years of cameras • It began with a totally impractical process. It ended with digital wizardry that would have seemed like magic two...