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Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art

Is Sigma's new designed-for-mirrorless fast prime a worthy successor to its ground-breaking predecessor? Andy Westlake finds out

A higher love

For award-winning photographer Kacper Kowalski, it’s important to actually be up in the clouds himself. He reveals more about his unusual techniques to Amy Davies

Change perspective

Take a fresh approach with landscapes and see where your vision can take you. Paulina Stopka shares her journey on how a different perspective challenged her to view the world in a unique way and create images to be proud of

What's new in Landscape Photographer of the Year

Amateur Photographer is proud to be a media partner of the prestigious Landscape Photographer of the Year. As creative director Paul Sanders explains, there are a lot of changes to this year's competition

29 Arts in Progress at Photo London

Among the delights at Photo London, there will be a chance to see some rare Rankin fashion work, says Amy Davies

The Four Tops

From commercial to personal shoots, Callum McInerney-Riley discusses how the Sony Alpha A7 IV has become a go-to camera for all his photography needs

HOW TO...GO LOCAL TO BOOST CONTRAST

James Paterson shows you how to target specific areas of a landscape, and use local adjustments to bring out detail

GORGEOUS GARDENS

Professional garden photographer Clive Nichols shares his top techniques and tips for capturing stunning macro flower images

DRUM ROLL

Tracey Welch uses rapid bursts of flash to create a stroboscopic portrait

VANGUARD ANNOUNCES ITS 'MOST STABLE TRIPOD EVER'

Vanguard has unveiled what Vit says is its most stable tripod ever, the VEO 3+ 303. It's available in aluminium or carbon fiber versions, and even the heavier aluminum model is still comfortably portable at 2.3kg, yet can support a huge 25kg of camera gear

TRIPLE-CAMERA MAVIC 3 PRO IS DJI'S NEW FLAGSHIP DRONE

New 70mm mid-telephoto lens makes this DJI’s most versatile drone yet

Orchid Obsession

Photographing flowers with a long lens is so much better than a macro... my obsession with orchids and how to get the best images

Henrik Spranz

Small world and super close-up photographer Henrik shares his passion for nature photography and the Canon gear and equipment he can’t live without

ELLIS REED

Whether he’s shooting at home or away, Ellis Reed is adept at capturing the cinematic qualities of a landscape through a lifestyle lens. He tells Lauren Scott about the power of community and learning to grow at your own pace

MASTER YOUR EXPOSURES

Learn your Canon's core exposure settings and start using aperture, shutter speed, ISO and metering modes like a pro

CANON EOS R50

The small, budget mirrorless R50 is the rebirth of the M50 in the RF mount - with some all-around big improvements

EXPRESS YOUR ARTISTIC SIDE WITH CONCEPTUAT PHOTOGRAPHY

Conceptual photography is hard to define, as it encompasses a wide range of styles and subjects. It's a varied genre that allows photographers to express creativity, but how do you get started with shooting conceptual work? In this article, I'll teach you all about this genre of photography.

EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF POCKET-SIZED FILMMAKING & PHOTOGRAPHY WITH DJI POCKET 2: A REVOLUTIONARY CAMERA FOR ON-THE-GO CREATIVITY

\"DJI Pocket 2 fits perfectly in your hand, bag, or pocket so that you can take it anywhere. When your journey begins or something suddenly catches your eye, Pocket 2 is ready to capture it all.\"

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: CHARLI SAVAGE

In this issue, we speak to conceptual fine art photographer, Charli Savage, based out of Sydney and the Gold Coast, Australia. Charli is a multi-award winner with a passion to tell stories in her own way-through the art of photography. Her images are amazing but when we discovered that most of her images are self-portraits, we became even more intrigued. We strongly suggest that you check out her video in this magazine issue's masterclass, and her YouTube channel, to see how she goes about creating her enchanting artwork along with Photoshop speed edits. Enjoy!

TOP 12 PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR LANDSCAPE AND TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS

If you’re travelling but often disappointed by the photos you’re bringing back from your vacations, this article might help you to get better and more memorable photo souvenirs of your trip.

WHY YOU SHOULD SHOOT IN FULL MANUAL MODE

With all the bells and whistles on modern cameras, you might wonder if there’s any point in shooting in full manual mode.

BEHIND THE SCENES: JUSTIN MAJECZKY'S "FLY GEYSER"

Fly Geyser is not an entirely natural phenomenon; it was accidentally created by well drilling in 1964 exploring for sources of geothermal energy.

In the beginning...

A new book examines the work of photography legend William Henry Fox Talbot. Amy Davies talks to the author Geoffrey Batchen to find out more

JOBY Wavo PRO Mic

This high-tech mic is designed for vloggers. Richard Sibley puts it to the test

Totally transformed

For John Parker, photography was a salvation after a serious mental health crisis. He tells Amy Davies more about it

FILM STARS Copycat cameras

Landmark cameras are pricey - so why not cut the cost with a classic copy? John Wade looks at the options available

Stephen Powers

The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR has quickly become the perfect travel companion for Stephen's photography

Build your own website

Want to showcase your work online in a professional format but without a high price tag? Joshua Waller talks us through the best website builders for photographers, which don't cost a fortune

Havana nice time

Peter Dench talks to photographer Ian Longthorne about his 2022 trip to Cuba

Hotshots

Highlights from the Sony World Photography Awards 2023 Professional & Open competitions