Amateur Photographer

Amateur Photographer is the world’s oldest weekly photographic magazine, established in 1884. It is the respected authority for news and reviews, with detailed tests and investigations on the latest equipment. The weekly contents include interviews and columns from many of the world’s leading photographers and practical technique to inspire and enthuse the devoted readership, to whom taking photos is far more than just a hobby. Essential reading for those interested in buying photographic equipment or wanting advice about improving their picture taking. Amateur Photographer is published 51 times a year. Subscribe now and save money on the retail price.

Welcome

THIS ISSUE’S CONTRIBUTORS

Photoshop and Lightroom get easier to use

Love birds

More free Societies roadshows

New book from our festival speaker

New Fujifilm camera coming

Save money on workshops and courses

Viewpoint Gavin Stoker • Regular contributor Gavin is far from content with being labelled a ‘content creator,’ and here’s why

From the archive • Join us for a spin in the AP time machine as we look back to this week in 1959 and 1974

Tall Socks by Mark Cohen • A look at the gritty underbelly of 1970s New York in images published for the first time. An exciting and raw collection, says Amy Davies

A Fish Called Julie / In Waters Off Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly by Jon Tonks

The Colour of Clothes – Fashion and Dress in Autochromes 1907-1930 by Cally Blackman

It's good to share • Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week

Sicily on film • Documentary-style photographer Nicolo Aiello shares the inspiration behind his emotive Sicilian street shots, which earned him a top-three spot in our UK Film Photographer of the Year competition. Jade Burrell finds out more

To the nines • The latest book from the Anonymous Project archives celebrates the colourful world of mid-century fashion. Its author, Lee Shulman, tells Amy Davies more about it

Enter today! Amateur Photographer of the Year Competition £20,000 of prizes to be won • Our annual competition is back, with ten rounds that will test your creativity, and some fantastic prizes to be won

Amateur Photographer of the Year • Your chance to enter the UK’s most prestigious com petition for amateur photographers

FILM STARS The nine lives of Minolta • John Wade details the unexpected and innovative cameras of a sometimes overlooked manufacturer

Rollei 35AF • This modern 35mm film camera pays homage to an all-time classic, but how does it measure up? Andy Westlake finds out

It’s a fix! • Getting film cameras repaired might seem to be a hassle, but as Geoff Harris discovers, there are some great specialist companies

JollyLook Instant Film Camera • Andy Westlake has fun building a zoom pinhole folding instant camera

Amateur Photographer

Inbox • Write to the Editor at ap.ed@kelsey.co.uk and include your full postal address. Please don’t send letters in the post as there is no one in the office to receive them. Replies are from the Editor unless otherwise stated

THIS WEEK WE ASKED... • How do you stay motivated and inspired to keep taking photos?

Rubber Soul By Robert Freeman • Steve Fairclough on how a cool font, a distorted image and lack of a band name helped usher in a new era for The Beatles

Where the heart is • In the inaugural UK Film Photographer of the Year competition, third-place winner Stephen Akinyemi discusses his emotional and authentic portrait series, Where The Heart Is, with Jade Burrell

Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images...