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Arresting Beauty
The authors of a new book about the iconic Julia Margaret Cameron speak to Catlin Langford about her enduring legacy
Heaven sent
Documentary photographer Peter Caton has been on the road for the past 17 years photographing the climate crisis. Peter Dench talks to him about his project documenting floods in South Sudan
The art of architecture
Stripping back a building to its key elements is something Sharon Tenenbaum is highly skilled at – both in camera and in Photoshop, as Ailsa McWhinnie discovers
Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro
This ultra-wide zoom with macro capability is a flexible option for lots of subjects
Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X
This short telephoto prime is a lovely affordable portrait lens for Fujifilm X users
OM System M.Zuiko ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
For extreme close-ups, this Micro Four Thirds lens is superb
Slime Moulds (Myxomycetes)
Eagle-eyed Barry Webb notices the ethereal beauty of tiny subjects. Tracy Calder hears the story behind one of his award-winning pictures
Closer than close
Strange new worlds are revealed under a microscope. Amy Davies talks to three photographers taking macro photography to the next level
A different view
There’s more to close-up photography than flowers and insects, says Tracy Calder. Four photographers share how they retain an open mind, and a sense of play, when shooting everyday subjects
30 tips for pin-sharp close-ups
When depth of field is seriously limited, precise focusing is crucial. Thankfully, there are plenty of things you can do to increase your chances of pin-sharp pictures – from making the most of Artificial Intelligence to limiting your range and taping over your AF button
Readers' favourite macro kit
We asked you to name your favourite piece of kit that you use for macro photography. Here’s a selection
Final Analysis
Peter Dench considers...Wight. Saturday 18 February 1995. Northwesterly backing southwesterly 6 or 7, increasing gale 8 for a time. Showers then rain. Good becoming moderate or poor, by Mark Power/Magnum Photos
Jack Lodge
Jack reveals his favourite Canon RF-mount lens for his stunning landscape and nature photography
Blue Tajinaste By Tony North
Claire Gillo speaks to award-winning IGPOTY photographer Tony North about his stunning 'Blue Tajinaste' image
Beacon of light
Developing an instinct for when the light will be good is one of the secrets of creating dramatic images, LPOTY winner Will Davies tells Damien Demolder
Remembering a legend of the UK photo trade
REG ATKINS founded Park Cameras in 1971, at the age of just 21, and he built the business into one of the UK’s biggest independent photo retailers. He died in February after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Reg was a larger-than-life figure and throughout his life he was a huge supporter of AP, and his influence on the UK photo trade cannot be underestimated. Here, his friends and colleagues pay tribute to him.
Fauxtography
Are hoax photographs harmful propaganda? harmless fun or Peter Dench has a rummage around the history of hoax photography to find out more
Samsung S23 Ultra
Samsung's newest flagship has a 200MP sensor, but does that mean it's still the best smartphone for photographers? asks Amy Davies
Fine art black & white photography
Claire Gillo switches to the monochrome medium and shares her top tips for creating fabulous fine art images
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony's latest fast standard prime is superb but pricey. Andy Westlake reports on how it performs
Four seasons in a day
AP's Deputy Online Editor Jessica Miller took the Fujifilm X-S10 to New Zealand to find out whether it is the perfect upgrade for a DSLR user
Lighting secrets of the pros: Tianna J Williams
Tianna swapped a career as a midwife to pursue her dream of becoming a pro photographer and has since won numerous awards for her portraits
Insider outsider
William Klein was many things - street photographer, documentary filmmaker, painter, writer. In an extract from the last book completed during Klein's lifetime, David Campany tells us more about this master crafter
Spring into action
As temperatures begin to rise and the days become longer, now is the perfect time to get outdoors. We speak to three professionals for their tips on shooting all manner of subjects
Final Analysis
Tim Clinch considers... Picture of a 1950's Shure microphone, shot by Andrew Shaylor for his book Rockin' (The Rockabilly Scene), 2011
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 RWR
With a super-large aperture and 85mm equivalent focal length, is this the perfect portrait and still-life lens for Fujifilm users? Amy Davies finds out
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Canon's updated full-frame mirrorless model gains a 24MP sensor and improved AI subject detection. Andy Westlake gives his detailed assessment
Know your rights
How do you protect your images online? Joshua Waller explains everything you need to know about image copyright
Bob Mortimer
Harry Borden looks back on a shoot with the popular comedian, actor and author
Unseen Saul Leiter
A new book of 76 images we haven't seen before begins to uncover the treasures hidden away in the Saul Leiter archive, says Damien Demolder, and reveals a whole lot about the great man's life