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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Andy Westlake takes a first look at this updated compact, lightweight but fully featured Micro Four Thirds model

Dennis Stock

The Magnum legend created a definitive document of the hippie movement, as Oliver Atwell notes

A Head For Headshots

We visit the studio of professional portrait photographer Chris Bailey to see how he shoots headshots using Rotolight’s AEOS and NEO 2 LEDs

Our Favourite Photographs Of The Past 135 Years

Talk about spoilt for choice! AP staff and a selection of readers reveal the pictures that have made a big impression on them

135 Greatest Photography Tips

To celebrate AP turning 135 years old we share a tip for each year we’ve been going so you can capture amazing images in every genre

AP's Most Loyal Readers

Who is our longest-serving reader? That’s the question we asked recently, and here’s a selection of the responses we received...

Sony Alpha 7R IV

It breaks the 50MP barrier, but how else does the A7R IV improve on the excellent A7R III? Michael Topham inspects Sony’s latest high-resolution marvel

Future-Proof Your Files

James Abbott explains how you can create a safe and easily accessible archive that will keep your digital images protected for a long time.

The Duchess Of Devonshire

Although Harry was initially given a frosty reception, his portrait shoot with the Duchess resulted in one of his most reproduced images.

Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 VII

Sony’s pocket travel camera gains the latest autofocus technology, says Andy Westlake, but fixes none of the line’s most glaring faults

Keep The Faith

With all the buzz about full-frame mirrorless, it’s easy to forget that many pros are sticking with the DSLR. Ailsa McWhinnie finds out why from five top shooters.

Akashinga The Brave Ones

Amy Davies discovers more about this striking image, which was nominated for World Press Photo of the Year 2019

Grand Day Out

If you’d like to learn new skills from high-calibre photographers, or gain access to locations and subjects normally out of bounds, consider booking a photography event, says Tracy Calder

Night To Day

Claire Gillo shares the work of iconic day to night photographer Stephen Wilkes and reveals how to try it yourself on a budget scale

Location Guide Eskdale

The Eskdale valley is one of the quieter locations in the Lakes owing to its remoteness, but it’s one of the most spectacular, as Stuart McGlennon explains

Facetime

Dave Fieldhouse shares the story behind his micro street project on people on their phones

Daidō Moriyama

Despite his arty credentials, this gritty Japanese street master is all about hard work, says Geoff Harris.

Sony FE 35mm F1.8

Andy Westlake examines a lightweight but high-quality prime that fills a gap in Sony’s lens range for its full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

The G7 X Mark III is an advanced compact aimed at enthusiasts and video bloggers. Audley Jarvis finds out what else it has to offer.

Amateur Photographer of the Year

Here are the top 30 images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Five, Small Worlds, with comments by the AP team

Sony World Photo Awards 2018 Opens

NOW IN its 11th year, the Sony World Photography Awards is once again calling for submissions as the 2018 competition opens. This year sees the introduction of two challenging new categories in the Professional competition – Creative and Discovery – and an important new opportunity for award winners to secure a grant to fund future photographic projects.

Bare bones

Magnum’s Jacob Aue Sobol tours a landscape with a harrowing history.He talks to Oliver Atwell

Wildlife Watch - Reed Bed Birds

Three common birds frequent the reed beds of Britain. You’ll need to look, and listen, to shoot them properly.

Why You Need Insurance

Whether you’re an amateur or semi-professional photographer, we know your camera kit doesn’t just stay safely locked up in your home or studio, so you need to be protected. Why not try insuring with us?

Samyang AF50mm F1.4 FE

Is Samyang’s first autofocus lens an obvious choice for budget-conscious Sony full-frame shooters?

In Pursuit Of Perfection

Getting JPEG images right incamera can be very satisfying. Gordon Laing explains why shooting raw is not the only option for successful digital images

Techart PRO Leica M – Sony E autofocus adapter

Andy Westlake tests a mount adapter that promises to autofocus any lens on the Sony Alpha 7 II and Alpha 7R II full-frame mirrorless cameras

Going for Gold

In between being a three-times Olympic gold-medal winner and Royal Navy officer, Pete Reed is a keen photographer. Geoff Harris catches up with him for a chat

Final Analysis

Roger Hicks considers… ‘Krasnoyarsk Territory’, 2015, by Jonas Bendikson

Michael Topham

Michael Topham, reviews editor, sees Nikon strike back with the D850, Canon release a long-overdue lens and Olympus continue its stronghold in the competitive compact market