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Low-light wildlife photography tips
Pushing his equipment to the limit, Ian Plant has mastered the art of low-light wildlife imagery. He reveals the stories behind some of his most…
APOY 2017: Interview with winner Henrik Spranz
Amateur Photographer of the Year 2017, Henrik Spranz, talks to AP about what it takes to come out on top
Keeping it local: tips for photographing events close to home
Stuck for photo inspiration? Award-winning enthusiast Darragh Mason Field explains how highly successful shots can often be found at interesting local events.
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018 winners announced
An image taken by German photographer Tobias Friedrich has been named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018. The image, a panorama photograph of British…
Behind the scenes at the Canon lens factory in Utsunomiya
To celebrate 30 years of the EOS system AP Editor Nigel Atherton was given a privileged peek behind the scenes at the Canon EF lens…
The streets of San Francisco: Interview with Fred Lyon
Still enthusiastic about photography at 93, Fred Lyon talks to Geoff Harris about the historic, low-light masterpieces in his new book San Francisco Noir
Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2018 closes in one week!
Time is running out to enter the prestigious Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year competition 2018 – there’s now just one week to go…
Garden bird photography tips – how to capture great garden bird shots
Looking to get great garden bird shots this winter? With RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend, top pro David Tipling shows you how to capture…
Top tips for 2018: Street photography
For successful street shots give zone focusing a go, think about your angle of view and lens choice, and keep an eye out for interesting…
Top tips for 2018: Travel photography
Some important aspects of travel photography include working with the right light, heading out at optimum shooting times and ensuring accurate focusing. Check out the…
Stretching yourself creatively: Francesco Mastalia on his portraits of yoga masters
Yoga masters have been shot before, but not in such numbers using the wet collodion process. The man behind this fascinating project, Francesco Mastalia, talks…
Top tips for 2018: Landscape photography
Our experts highlight the importance of working with available weather and light conditions, planning ahead, shooting with JPEGs and getting the maximum depth of field
Face time: 50 portrait photographs, 50 different ways
Is it possible to shoot the same person in 50 different ways and still get creative portraits? The authors of a fascinating new book reveal…
A life in the news: Interview with Peter Macdiarmid
Peter Macdiarmid has recently celebrated 30 years as a top news photographer. Steve Fairclough spoke to him about his career thus far
How to keep your photographic New Year’s resolutions
Many people make commitments to take more photographs in the new year, and many people fail. Here's how to keep your photographic new year’s resolutions…
10 New Year’s resolutions for photographers
Once the mince pies are all gone, the diets have begun and the thought of returning to work looms on the horizon, you might be…
Film stars: Stereo camera photography
They may date back to the earliest days of photography, but you can still create images with stereo cameras today, as John Wade explains
Life beyond Lightroom: Alternative raw processors
If you're tired of paying for Adobe CC subscriptions, Rick McArthur finds the best alternative raw processors
Christmas Cover Competition: Christmas cover stars
Since 1884, when it was first published, Amateur Photographer has had its fair share of front covers, and this year’s selection is as eclectic as…