Amateur Photographer

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Amateur Photographer is the world's oldest weekly magazine for photography enthusiasts. With its unique weekly format, it is the first for news and events, plus features on techniques, equipment tests and darkroom advice. It appeals to those interested in buying and learning about digital and film photographic equipment, wanting advice on improving their technique, and learning about the greats in photography. Regular features on reader portfolios, darkroom, digital, black & white and photographer profiles ensure all areas of photography are covered. With an audience of dedicated photography enthusiasts.

Welcome

Sony awards: category winners revealed

New sensor tech aims to improve colour

Canon in-store events

Chance to appear in major exhibition

Doing time

Viewpoint David Mellor • The recent furore over Samsung’s ‘fake’ moon shots is probably an overreaction

Dark Room by Garry Fabian Miller • A photographic memoir charts the fascinating and interesting life of an abstract and contemporary fine-art photographer, finds Amy Davies

It's good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week

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

Action Jackson • Alison Jackson is an English photographer and artist best known for her spoof lookalike photographs of celebrities. Peter Dench chats to her about the cult of celebrity and the role of humour in her work

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

Amateur Photographer

Inbox • Write to the Editor at ap.ed@kelsey.co.uk and include your full postal address. Please don’t send letters in the post as there is no one in the office to receive them. Replies are from the Editor unless otherwise stated

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

Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM • Sony’s latest fast standard prime is superb but pricey. Andy Westlake reports on how it performs

This Picture online framing service • Geoff Harris tests a fuss-free printing and framing service offering fast delivery

Tony Kemplen on the … Yashica 44A • A twin lens reflex camera from 1958 that uses 127 film

Buying Guide • Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for mirrorless lenses

Final Analysis • Damien Demolder considers... Assembled Company, Sunrise, Corfe Castle, by John Copley