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INVENTIVE BIRD SILHOUETTE STUMPS PHOTO CONTEST JUDGES

Image captured from inside a tree stump wins Close-Up Photographer of the Year

AFTER-DARK PHOTOGRAPHY

Dan Mold shares some techniques for capturing creative images during the longer winter nights

HOW TO...USE SMART PORTRAIT MASKS

Discover the AI face-masking tools in Camera Raw and Lightroom with James Paterson

SILKY SMOOTH

Landscape pro Stu Meech takes advantage of overcast conditions by turning a drab seascape into a minimalist long exposure

CONTEST CAPTURES THE DIVERSITY OF EARTH'S AMAZING LANDSCAPES

International Landscape Photographer of the Year reveals stunning winning images

PHOTOSHOP LEARN ESSENTIAL EDITING SKILLS FAST!

James Paterson shows you how to add special effects to your portraits and master Photoshop blending skills

SIGMA 60-600MM F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS SPORTS

A versatile standard-to-super-telephoto zoom, but mind the weight

DO THE CAN-CAN

James Paterson shows you how to create a stunning and gravity-defying still-life with watering cans

LOVE RETRO CAMERAS AND LEGO? THEN YOU'LL LOVE THESE BRICKS!

New Lego sets let you build the iconic Polaroid SX-70 and an SLR camera

INTO THE WOODS

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

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

THESE AMAZING ANIMAL IMAGES WERE ALL CAPTURED BY KIDS

RSPCA announces the winners of its 2023 Young Photographer Awards

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...

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

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

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

FUJIFILM GFX 100 II

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

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

HOW TO...PERFECT YOUR PERSPECTIVE

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

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

OM SYSTEM TOUGH IG-7

This compact really is tough enough to handle anything

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

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

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

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

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

Fully booked

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

Mini marvel

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

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.

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

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