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From coast to coast
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From coast to coast

The beauty of shooting seascapes is the variety of imagery you can capture, yet its dynamic nature makes it a challenging subject. We speak to three professional landscape photographers passionate about the coast for their advice

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10 mins  |
May 30, 2023
Secret of Light by Ralph Gibson
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Secret of Light by Ralph Gibson

This comprehensive collection of the American photography master is a worthy addition to any bookshelf

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1 min  |
May 30, 2023
Leica Q3
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Leica Q3

Leica's premium full-frame compact gains a 60MP sensor and a tilting screen. Andy Westlake takes an initial look

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2 mins  |
May 30, 2023
Flooded Cave
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Flooded Cave

This amazing scene won International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2022, beating plenty of traditional landscapes in the process. Amy Davies finds out more

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3 mins  |
May 23, 2023
Friends to frontiers
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Friends to frontiers

The first survey exhibition of Annabel Moeller is now on display at Farleys House & Gallery in East Sussex. Jessica Miller talks to Annabel about her 30-year career defined by adventure, curiosity, and diverse subject matter

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6 mins  |
May 23, 2023
Food for thought
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Food for thought

Whether or not you think you’re into food photography, the Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year competition has something to suit pretty much every taste

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9 mins  |
May 23, 2023
29 Arts in Progress at Photo London
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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

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1 min  |
May 09, 2023
Maria Falconer considers...Autoportrait #4 by Rory Carnegie
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Maria Falconer considers...Autoportrait #4 by Rory Carnegie

A few days ago an unexpected parcel dropped through our letterbox. Inside we discovered Autoportraits, a collection of photographs made by Rory Carnegie and published by Café Royal. Nestled among the pages lay this captivating portrait.

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2 mins  |
May 09, 2023
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN | Art
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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

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6 mins  |
May 09, 2023
The Four Tops
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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

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10+ mins  |
May 09, 2023
What's new in Landscape Photographer of the Year
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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

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3 mins  |
May 09, 2023
A higher love
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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

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7 mins  |
May 09, 2023
Change perspective
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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

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4 mins  |
May 09, 2023
JOBY Wavo PRO Mic
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JOBY Wavo PRO Mic

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

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2 mins  |
May 02, 2023
Stephen Powers
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Stephen Powers

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

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3 mins  |
May 02, 2023
FILM STARS Copycat cameras
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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

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10 mins  |
May 02, 2023
Build your own website
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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

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5 mins  |
May 02, 2023
Havana nice time
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Havana nice time

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

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3 mins  |
May 02, 2023
In the beginning...
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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

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8 mins  |
May 02, 2023
Totally transformed
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Totally transformed

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

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4 mins  |
May 02, 2023
Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Other Coronation
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Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Other Coronation

Two coronations ago, Henri Cartier-Bresson was there to capture all the action. This charming book captures the ordinary folk at the heart of it all

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2 mins  |
April 25, 2023
Tony Kemplen on the...Agfamatic 300
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Tony Kemplen on the...Agfamatic 300

A camera that takes 126 film and offers a massive 30-second longest exposure time

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2 mins  |
April 25, 2023
DxO PureRAW 3
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DxO PureRAW 3

Andy Westlake tries out the latest, most sophisticated version of DxO's raw pre-treatment software

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8 mins  |
April 25, 2023
Panasonic Lumix S5II
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Panasonic Lumix S5II

Panasonic’s updated full-frame mirrorless model gains phase-detect autofocus, but is this enough to make it competitive with its rivals?

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10+ mins  |
April 25, 2023
Spirit of place
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Spirit of place

Photographing all 42 of England's Anglican cathedrals made the late Magnum photographer Peter Marlow re-examine his homeland. His partner Fiona Naylor talks to AP about Peter's project

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5 mins  |
April 25, 2023
Holding out for a heroine
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Holding out for a heroine

In the midst of a new exhibition celebrating Dorothy Wilding, founder and chair of the Hundred Heroines initiative Del Barrett

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7 mins  |
April 25, 2023
Setting up for street
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Setting up for street

The way you set up your camera can have a dramatic effect on the way your street pictures will look and the atmosphere and messages they convey

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10 mins  |
April 25, 2023
OnePlus 11
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OnePlus 11

A host of attractive features at a reasonable price Amy Davies finds out whether the latest OnePlus flagship can tempt you away from the bigger brands

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6 mins  |
April 18, 2023
Nikon F3 - a 1980s professional classic
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Nikon F3 - a 1980s professional classic

Launched in March 1980, the Nikon F3 remained in production until 2001, establishing itself as a robust, adaptable and reliable professional camera. John Gilbey looks back at this enduring system

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8 mins  |
April 18, 2023
How to get closer, without dying
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How to get closer, without dying

In his latest column for AP, nature photographer Marsel van Oosten tells you how to shoot close to animals… without risk of dying

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2 mins  |
April 18, 2023