John Wade considers...World War II: Home Front 1940, by A.J O'Brien

Say the word 'Wall's' to those of a certain age and two things spring to mind: sausages and ice cream.

Panasonic FZ82D

If you want the flexibility of a superzoom bridge camera, then the FZ82D is a new model to tempt you. But is it any good? Amy Davies finds out

Leica D-Lux 8

Leica's latest advanced zoom compact resurrects a much-loved line, but can it challenge the Fujifilm X100VI? Andy Westlake finds out

Focus stacking for macro

In macro photography, depth of field is a real issue, but Rod Lawton shows how focus bracketing and Photoshop can fix it

Something magic

The official invention of photography is hard to pin down, but it's possibly 200 years old this year. Michael Pritchard takes a closer look at one of its pioneers

Fugue by Lydia Goldblatt

A profound and moving reflection on love, life, grief, childhood and motherhood, Fugue is a wonderful body of work, says Amy Davies

Honor's new phone crush, plus eye-tracking tech

It’s not exactly been a quiet summer for new phone announcements, but the pace is about to get even more hectic, with the massive IFA consumer electronics show taking place soon in Berlin (on 6-10 September).

Final Analysis

Peter Dench considers...'Matt, Border Morris Dancer, Clerical Error, Chester City' by Ryley Morton

Join the Club

PhotoClub247 is an online-only club of 400 friendly members and offers free live webinars

A new light on landscapes

Liam Man's dramatic, drone-lit landscapes have won him international acclaim. He tells Geoff Harris about his approach, and why still images still appeal more than video

The informer

A new book of iconic photographs taken by Mike Abrahams delivers 30 years of British history. Peter Dench finds out more

A gilded age

The hugely popular LIFE magazine was at its zenith at the same time Hollywood was enjoying its most glamorous decades - a sumptuous new book now celebrates that crossover. Amy Davies finds out more

The African Gaze: Photography, Cinema and Power by Amy Sall

This new book is an important overview of some of the most intriguing photography in the world, says Amy Davies

Zanele Muholi

Visual activist Zanele Muholi's work is important and acclaimed. Back at the Tate after being cut short by lockdown, it's a must-see this year, says Amy Davies

KEKS KM-Q light meter

This tiny light meter is perfect for vintage film cameras, says Andy Westlake

Lensbaby Sweet 22

This wideangle pancake lens produces a central spot of sharp focus surrounded by dramatic blur. Angela Nicholson has had some fun with it

XCD Hasselblad 25mm F2.5 V

This ultra-wideangle lens is built for Hasselblad’s medium-format mirrorless cameras, such as the X2D 100C and 907X 100C. But how does it perform? Joshua Waller finds out

AF NIKKOR Film supremo

Interest in film photography is growing, and the Nikon F100 could be just the camera to help you explore it. John Gilbey explains why

Couple exposure

If shooting a wedding isn’t enough pressure, try adding film to the mix. Hollie Latham Hucker speaks to two wedding photographers who love capturing the celebrations of a big day with their analogue cameras

A vital insight

Overlooked for decades, the archive of one of Britain's greatest photographers is being brought together in a new book. Peter Dench finds out more

Film favourites

We spoke to the passionate Analogue Wonderland community to find out what their go-to films are and why they love shooting with this classic medium

Taking snapshots seriously

The humble snap can provide as much of an insight into time, place and culture as any award-winning war photograph or epic landscape. John Wade explains how and why

Expired? You're hired!

If the relatively high cost of film is putting you off analogue shooting, what about trying expired film? Miles MyerscoughHarris discusses the appeal of expired film with Geoff Harris (no relation)

APOY Inspiration

If youre planning to enter our Urban Life round, take note of these tips from three of last year’s top ten photographers

Specs versus design

It’s a common ailment for a particular type of photographer to be obsessed by specifications.

Urban light

Rod Lawton demonstrates two editing techniques to intensify and dramatise the light in your urban life photography for striking scenes

New Fujifilm GFX100S II - affordable medium format

Fujifilm has unveiled a new, relatively affordable medium-format camera, the Fujifilm GFX100S II.

Northern souls

Two years after a major retrospective that was intended to be his swansong, Ian Beesley is back with a new exhibition for the fans who still want more.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

With a large sensor, four lenses and Leica backing, is this the best smartphone for photographers?

Fight club

How to capture the key moments when garden birds take to the air and go to war. Andrew Fusek Peters shares his set-up and techniques which are crucial to capture both flight and fight action