Our writers' choices

Those who contribute to AP see countless images throughout the year, so it takes a great deal for one to stand out. Here, four of our regulars choose the image that made an impact on them in 2023

Our images of the year

At AP we are very fortunate to view thousands of stunning images each year. It's hard to pick just one but here are some of our favourites from 2023 and what made them stand out from the rest

Pure fantasy can be a visual reality

Left feeling uninspired by the almost industrial design of Sony Alpha cameras, Italian photographer Andrea Pizzini set about creating Algenerated versions of his favourite cameras. He shares his thoughts with James Abbott about what this new technology means to him

Serve others with love

Devotion brings out the very best of the human spirit, photo legend Steve McCurry tells Damien Demolder, and helps give purpose to our lives

The year AI hit home

WHILE the past couple of annual news reviews have focused on the state of the camera market, the hot topic among the photographic community this year has been AI.

Final Analysis

Maria Falconer considers... Untitled, 2023 by Jim Mortram

DJI Mini 4 Pro

DJI's latest mini drone weighs less than 249g but it punches above its weight in the image-quality stakes. Angela Nicholson has been at the control sticks

Atomos Shinobi 7

Damien Demolder tests an external monitor for on-camera use

FILM STARS Building bridges

John Wade charts the rise and fall of a brief 35mm boom

Animal magic

The EISA Maestro 2023 photo contest was on the theme of The Animal Kingdom. Here we showcase the excellent images by the International winners

Hats off

Photographer and artist David Drebin is based in New York City. Peter Dench talks to him about his new photo book of voyeuristic scenes that evoke emotions, psychological perspectives and insightful reflections into the viewers' own experiences

Window to the universe

Our view of the night sky is changing. It is more important than ever before, to capture images of the night sky in its entirety

Is The Sony Alpha 9 III Really A Game-Changer?

The new Sony A9 III is the first camera with a global shutter sensor. It's technically very exciting, says Andy Westlake, but beware of getting caught up in the hype

Port Talbot UFO Investigation Club by Roo Lewis

A touching long-term documentary project takes a closer look at an oft-overlooked Welsh town

Major photo competition furore

THE WINNING entry of the 2023 CEWE Photo Awards, dubbed the world’s largest photography contest by the German photo-printing giant, has been suspended after the winner concealed how it was actually shot.

Join the Club

The need for a postal club was the basis of this society forming in 1931

Xiaomi 13T Pro

Xiaomi's latest model is the most affordable Leica-branded phone on the market. But can it live up to the name? Joshua Waller reviews it

SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Canon EOS 80D

Canon's double-digit DSLR is a bargain when you consider that good-condition used examples can be bought from £399

Leica M11-P

Leica adds Content Credentials hardware to the M11-P for tracking the manipulation history of its images. Damien Demolder takes a look

Capturing the moment

An exhibition that claims to explore the relationship between painting and photography fails to deliver on its promise, says Tracy Calder. However, if you like great art and you're willing to ignore the brief, you're in for a treat

Collaboration?

A new book looking at the relationship between photographer and sitter is an engaging and complex study

One camera, fixed lens: infinite possibilities

Premium compacts are professional-level cameras that are typically used for street photography, yet can be used to shoot a much wider range of subjects than you might expect. We speak to photographers who use the limitations of their cameras as a catalyst for creativity and a sense of liberation...

Keenly priced sports zoom from Sigma

SIGMA has announced the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports telephoto zoom for L-mount and Sony E-mount. Aimed at sports, wildlife, and wedding photographers, it completes the firm’s f/2.8 trio for full-frame mirrorless cameras, alongside the existing 14-24mm and 24-70mm lenses.

Keenly priced sports zoom from Sigma

SIGMA has announced the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports telephoto zoom for L-mount and Sony E-mount. Aimed at sports, wildlife, and wedding photographers, it completes the firm’s f/2.8 trio for full-frame mirrorless cameras, alongside the existing 14-24mm and 24-70mm lenses.

Al editing and how it's changing photography

Will AI help photographers or replace them? Rod Lawton looks at how AI is being used in photo editors

Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine

The largest retrospective of an internationally acclaimed Japanese photography master is an exciting blend of philosophy and craft, says Amy Davies

Ricoh XR-S plus AF Rikenon

John Wade discovers some unusual technology in a 40-year-old SLR

HDR Merge and tone mapping in Affinity

Tone mapping is a very powerful tool for handling scenes with a brightness range too high for a single exposure to capture

Behind the print

Professional travel photographer Jordan Banks tells us how he got this stunning image ready for print

Final Analysis

Tracy Marshall-Grant considers… Wales, Tenby, The promenade, 1974