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FUJIFILM GFX 100 II

The do-it-all medium-format camera that should tempt full-frame professionals

SHOOT THE CITY LIGHTS AT NIGHT

Canon pro Paul Groom shares his top tips and techniques for capturing illuminated buildings and light trails as night falls in Bristol

HOW TO...PERFECT YOUR PERSPECTIVE

Use the powerful Geometry tools in Camera Raw and Lightroom to fix converging verticals and wonky frames

7ARTISANS' FIRST AF LENS IS A 50MM F/1.8 FOR FULL-FRAME

New optic is coming to E and Z mounts, but it might not be the niftiest fifty

OM SYSTEM TOUGH IG-7

This compact really is tough enough to handle anything

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

Picture editors choices

Each year, the picture editors of every newspaper and media outlet sift through tens of thousands of images - some more memorable than others. Here, Peter Dench compiles a round-up of the most powerful photographs some of these visual editors have seen in 2023

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

AP out and about

Rarely do you find a member of the AP team without a camera to hand, whether we're testing gear, shooting features, attending events and workshops or just out and about having fun outside of work. Here's a selection of our favourite photos taken in 2023

Fully booked

The best books of 2023-as featured in AP-reveal another bumper year for book publishing, says Amy Davies

Mini marvel

The compact, battery-powered Smoke NINJA adds a creative touch of mystery and impact to your shoots

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.

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

Remembering the greats

Sadly, more great photographers died this year. Here's our tribute - as photographers we are always standing on the shoulders of giants who've gone before

HOW TO...MOVE ANY MOUNTAIN

Make radical shape-shifting edits to enhance your landscapes

NIKON Z F

Nikon's latest attempt to revive the days of film doubles down on retro charm, but it has the quality to back it up

LEAK IT LIKE A LOMOGRAPHER

This technique won't work for every image. However, in this one, there was already bright sunlight behind our subject. Here, we could add more convincing 'light leaks' and flare than if it had been shot on an overcast day

ATMOSPHERIC SEASCAPES

Landscape photographer Mark Bauer shows you how to capture dramatic coastal scenes that convey a sense of nature in motion

CRACK COLOUR GRADING

Learn how to convey your artistic vision, and create a consistent style within a portfolio

MAKE IT MONOCHROME

Use this advanced black-and-white editing technique to create timeless portraits in Lightroom

CANON ROLLS OUT FIRMWARE UPDATES FOR 7 EOS R CAMERAS

New updates fix a variety of major and minor issues, and add lens support

MASTER CUTTING-EDGE EDITING TECHNIQUES

Explore our collection of essential trending post-processing styles for success in a competitive market

LEAK IT LIKE A LOMOGRAPHER

Sun flares and light leaks are in right now - here's how to achieve these effects in Photoshop without overdoing it

PHOTO-BOMBING BIRD IMAGE WINS TOP WEDDING CONTEST

Winners of International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2023 are announced

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

Behind the print

Wildlife photographer Ben Hall shares how he got his beautiful winter birds scene ready for print

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

Atomos Shinobi 7

Damien Demolder tests an external monitor for on-camera use