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Calling The Shots: A Queer History of Photography

Offering an unprecedented view of photographic history through a queer lens, this is a wonderful and powerful book, says

Large-aperture standard zoom, too

SONY has also revealed a new premium standard zoom, the FE 28-70mm F2 GM.

Super-fast, high-res Sony Alpha Ai II

SONY has announced its new professional full-frame flagship camera, the Alpha A1 II.

39 awesome accessories

Our round-up of the best accessories we've used and reviewed this year, along with some old favourites. There's something here for every budget, starting from just £7, including tripods, bags, filters and much more

Such a thing as society

This autumn sees the launch of a major new book and exhibition devoted to examining the multiplicities of photography during 1980s Britain. Peter Dench finds out more

Join Club

The sociable Canvey Island Photographic Club is keen to grow its in-person meet ups

Capturing flight

Winners and finalists of Bird Photographer of the Year share their tips for success with Hollie Latham Hucker

140 years of change

AP has become the world’s oldest surviving consumer photo magazine because we have moved with the times, says Nigel Atherton

Preserving history in platinum

A deep dive into the meticulous art of platinum printing, and the collaboration between the Royal Geographical Society and Salto Ulbeek. Mike Crawford explores how they brought historical photographs to life with enduring beauty and precision

Life in the past lane

What was life like for an amateur photographer in 1884? John Wade takes a trip back in time

Choice cuts

How many trillions of photographs must have been taken in the past 140 years? Amy Davies asked some of our regular contributors for their favourites....a difficult task, to say the least

How good a camera can you buy for just £140?

Three members of the AP team see what they can find for the money

Round Five: The Best of the Rest

The APOY judges choose their favourite images that didn’t make the top ten of our Landscapes category

Amateur Photographer of the Year

Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Five, Landscapes, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge

FILM STARS A lifetime of landmarks

Cameras that hit the headlines between then and now. John Wade is your guide

140 years of Amateur Photographer

As AP celebrates its 140th birthday next month, Nigel Atherton looks back at its glorious past

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