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INTO THE WOODS
Photography week

INTO THE WOODS

Landscape pro Neil Burnell passes on some tips for capturing magical and atmospheric images in an ancient woodland

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10+ mins  |
January 04, 2024
24 FAB PHOTO PROJECTS FOR 2024!
Photography week

24 FAB PHOTO PROJECTS FOR 2024!

Claire Gillo lines up four seasons of assignments for you to try your hand at over the next 12 months

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10+ mins  |
December 28, 2023
THESE AMAZING ANIMAL IMAGES WERE ALL CAPTURED BY KIDS
Photography week

THESE AMAZING ANIMAL IMAGES WERE ALL CAPTURED BY KIDS

RSPCA announces the winners of its 2023 Young Photographer Awards

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1 min  |
December 28, 2023
A FEAST FOR THE EYES
Photography week

A FEAST FOR THE EYES

If it looks good enough to eat, then it's good enough to photograph. Adam Waring plays with his food...

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5 mins  |
December 28, 2023
TTARTISAN ANNOUNCES BUDGET F/2 ULTRA-WIDE-ANGLE LENS
Photography week

TTARTISAN ANNOUNCES BUDGET F/2 ULTRA-WIDE-ANGLE LENS

New 10mm f/2 ASPH will be available for all APS-C mounts and MFT

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1 min  |
December 28, 2023
HOW TO...BRING YOUR LANDSCAPES TO LIFE
Photography week

HOW TO...BRING YOUR LANDSCAPES TO LIFE

James Paterson shows you how to use targeted Curves edits to apply an array of landscape-enhancing edits and effects

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1 min  |
December 28, 2023
FUJIFILM GFX 100 II
Photography week

FUJIFILM GFX 100 II

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

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7 mins  |
December 28, 2023
SHOOT THE CITY LIGHTS AT NIGHT
Photography week

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

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10 mins  |
December 21, 2023
HOW TO...PERFECT YOUR PERSPECTIVE
Photography week

HOW TO...PERFECT YOUR PERSPECTIVE

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

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1 min  |
December 21, 2023
7ARTISANS' FIRST AF LENS IS A 50MM F/1.8 FOR FULL-FRAME
Photography week

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

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1 min  |
December 21, 2023
OM SYSTEM TOUGH IG-7
Photography week

OM SYSTEM TOUGH IG-7

This compact really is tough enough to handle anything

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7 mins  |
December 21, 2023
Our images of the year
Amateur Photographer

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

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7 mins  |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Pure fantasy can be a visual reality
Amateur Photographer

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

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5 mins  |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Picture editors choices
Amateur Photographer

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

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6 mins  |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Our writers' choices
Amateur Photographer

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

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3 mins  |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
AP out and about
Amateur Photographer

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

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8 mins  |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Fully booked
Amateur Photographer

Fully booked

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

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9 mins  |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Mini marvel
Amateur Photographer

Mini marvel

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

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2 mins  |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
The year AI hit home
Amateur Photographer

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.

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1 min  |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Serve others with love
Amateur Photographer

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

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10+ mins  |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
Remembering the greats
Amateur Photographer

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

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5 mins  |
December 19, 2023 - January 01, 2024 (Double Issue)
HOW TO...MOVE ANY MOUNTAIN
Photography week

HOW TO...MOVE ANY MOUNTAIN

Make radical shape-shifting edits to enhance your landscapes

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1 min  |
December 14, 2023
NIKON Z F
Photography week

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

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6 mins  |
December 14, 2023
LEAK IT LIKE A LOMOGRAPHER
Photography week

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

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1 min  |
December 14, 2023
ATMOSPHERIC SEASCAPES
Photography week

ATMOSPHERIC SEASCAPES

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

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2 mins  |
December 14, 2023
CRACK COLOUR GRADING
Photography week

CRACK COLOUR GRADING

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

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1 min  |
December 14, 2023
MAKE IT MONOCHROME
Photography week

MAKE IT MONOCHROME

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

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2 mins  |
December 14, 2023
CANON ROLLS OUT FIRMWARE UPDATES FOR 7 EOS R CAMERAS
Photography week

CANON ROLLS OUT FIRMWARE UPDATES FOR 7 EOS R CAMERAS

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

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1 min  |
December 14, 2023
MASTER CUTTING-EDGE EDITING TECHNIQUES
Photography week

MASTER CUTTING-EDGE EDITING TECHNIQUES

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

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1 min  |
December 14, 2023
LEAK IT LIKE A LOMOGRAPHER
Photography week

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

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1 min  |
December 14, 2023