Amateur Photographer - September 24, 2024

In this issue

Iconic images - From photography’s past.

Platinum history - Platinum prints from the Royal Geographical Society archives.

140 years of photography - From Brownie to smartphone: how AP has charted the evolution of photography...

140 years of Amateur Photographer

As AP celebrates its 140th birthday next month, Nigel Atherton looks back at its glorious past

8 mins

FILM STARS A lifetime of landmarks

Cameras that hit the headlines between then and now. John Wade is your guide

10+ mins

140 years of change

AP has become the world’s oldest surviving consumer photo magazine because we have moved with the times, says Nigel Atherton

2 mins

Amateur Photographer of the Year

Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Five, Landscapes, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge

4 mins

Round Five: The Best of the Rest

The APOY judges choose their favourite images that didn’t make the top ten of our Landscapes category

3 mins

How good a camera can you buy for just £140?

Three members of the AP team see what they can find for the money

5 mins

Choice cuts

How many trillions of photographs must have been taken in the past 140 years? Amy Davies asked some of our regular contributors for their favourites....a difficult task, to say the least

4 mins

Life in the past lane

What was life like for an amateur photographer in 1884? John Wade takes a trip back in time

3 mins

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Amateur Photographer Magazine Description:

Amateur Photographer is the world's oldest weekly magazine for photography enthusiasts. With its unique weekly format, it is the first for news and events, plus features on techniques, equipment tests and darkroom advice. It appeals to those interested in buying and learning about digital and film photographic equipment, wanting advice on improving their technique, and learning about the greats in photography. Regular features on reader portfolios, darkroom, digital, black & white and photographer profiles ensure all areas of photography are covered. With an audience of dedicated photography enthusiasts.