New photo projects to try during lockdown
January 15, 2021
Staying in during the lockdown doesn’t mean the creativity has to stop. Here are eight photo projects you can shoot from the comfort of your own home…
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Sponsored: save big on the new PortraitPro
January 15, 2021
Check out this great discount on a powerful and easy to use image editor for portraits, featuring a host of AI-powered tools
Can I still go out and take photos during the lockdown?
January 14, 2021
The current rules about what amateur and professional photographers can do during the current lockdown are not particularly clear - here is what is and isn't allowed as we understand it, with updates from the government
New year, new start: how to make photography your career
January 14, 2021
If you’re thinking of turning your passion into a profession when the restrictions lift, there’s a few things you ought to know first. Tracy Calder talks to three pros about transferable skills, giving something back, and knowing when to quit
Discover food photography during the lockdown
January 13, 2021
Why not give food photography a go during the lockdown? Top food pro and Nikon ambassador, Donna Crous, reveals some great tips for getting started at home
Sony reveals FE 35mm F1.4 GM
January 13, 2021
New optic is smaller, lighter and focuses closer than the five-year-old FE 35mm F1.4 ZA
How pro photographers are surviving lockdown: Ross Hoddinott
January 12, 2021
Welcome to our new series, where we find out how pro photographers in a range of genres have getting through these challenging times. First up is top landscape and nature photographer, Ross Hoddinott who admits to being puzzled by the travel rules...
Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year winners to go on show at RPS
January 12, 2021
Major international food photography competition to hold its 10 anniversary exhibition at RPS in Bristol - there's still a few weeks to enter this year's contest
NiSi releases first lens – get a free filter with pre-orders
January 11, 2021
Filter specialist NiSi releases its first lens, a wideangle 15mm f/4 for Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z and Sony E mounts. A free 72mm NiSi Natural Night filter is up for grabs for early birds
Memorable lockdown portraits
January 11, 2021
During the first lockdown, Harry Borden wanted to make the most of the time he had on his hands. The result was this set of beautiful portraits around his home community, which will hopefully inspire you to make the most of this difficult time, too
‘Unmasked’ NHS worker photo show goes viral
January 9, 2021
Huge public response to pioneering photography exhibition, featuring NHS workers without their Covid-19 masks. It wants photographers to get involved in the next phase, too
Winter landscape photography tips
January 8, 2021
Although the lockdown has severely restricted our ability to travel, you may still have a local beauty spot nearby where you can take some great winter landscape shots as part of your exercise. Here's how to make the most of your time
Brian May (still) wants your 3D and stereo photos
January 7, 2021
Self-confessed 3D and stereo photography obsessive is continuing his noble mission to get people to send in their best 3D images from all over the world. One vision!
Will Brexit make it harder to buy photo gear from the EU?
January 7, 2021
A Brexit deal has been done, but that's only the start. Concerns are being expressed that new rules regarding VAT and import duty may make it more hassle than it's worth for EU-based dealers to sell to UK customers
Olympus Imaging is now OM Digital Solutions
January 6, 2021
It's the end of an era as Olympus, which has been making cameras since 1936, hands over its Imaging Business to an entirely new company
Readers’ best buys from the last year
January 4, 2021
What have been AP readers' best buys over the last 12 months - both camera bodies and lenses? Here are some favourites - click through to save money
News review of 2020 – what have been the biggest stories affecting the photo industry?
December 31, 2020
We look back on some of the big stories that dominated our news pages in 2020 - a very challenging year, but there is reason to be optimistic too
What are the best lenses of 2020
December 30, 2020
For the second part of our major new year round-up, we reveal the best lenses for a range of mounts
What are the best cameras of 2020
December 29, 2020
Our expert testing team reveal their favourite cameras of 2020, including mirrorless and DSLR models
How to focus manually – top 20 tips
December 28, 2020
Whether you have a manual focus-only lens or want to improve your manual focussing skills generally, we can help. Learn how to focus manually with these 20 essential tips from a wide-range of photographers.