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We share the latest image selected for AP Smartphone Picture of the Week taken by Nick Greig, using an iPhone 12 Pro
Don't miss the chance to win this innovative lighting unit from Rotolight – the competition is free to enter and entries from all over the world are accepted
Our Amateur Photographer of the Year competition always attracts thousands of superb images, and this year was no different… We are pleased to announce the APOY 2022 winners!
Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from APOY 2022 Round Ten, Action, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge
Big sensors don't have to mean big expenses! We've picked out the best cheap full-frame cameras you can buy for less than £1,500/$1,500.
Panasonic has announced the new Leica DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH. Power O.I.S. lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras
The Flickr Foundation aims to keep its vast archive of historic and culturally significant photos safe and accessible in the public domain.
Russian wildlife photographer Dmitry Kokh won the Nature Photographer of the Year 2022 with a photo of two polar bears in an abandoned house.
Looking for the best Micro Four Thirds lenses for a Panasonic, OM System or Olympus camera? The AP team has put together a definitive guide.
The winning photo for the Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 was 'Piping Plover chick finds a shell' by Sarah Keates from the United States.
The AP team pick the best Sony E-mount lenses, based on which scored highest in our reviews. For full-frame and APS-C, here are our picks.
Looking for the smallest mirrorless camera? Still want great image quality? This guide to the best compact mirrorless cameras is for you
The best photography competitions to enter in 2022, along with deadlines and top tips from judges to help your images stand out from the crowd
The Hasselblad X2D 100C may be simpler than most, but Tim Coleman more than likes it that way. Minimalism? Bring. It. On.
We share the latest image selected for AP Smartphone Picture of the Week taken by Brian Minkoff using a Google Pixel 6
When you're read up on the latest kit, it's easy to cast a sorry look at your own camera bag. Tim Coleman discusses Gear Acquisition Syndrome.
If you're looking for the best deals on memory cards then we've found some great offers for you, from top brands like Sandisk, Lexar, and Samsung
Essential tips on how to capture fast-moving birds, whether in your garden or further afield - we show how to make a feeding station too
The DJI Mini 3 has much in common with the DJI Mini 3 Pro that was released earlier this year, but is the more affordable option.
The two-year-old Nikon Z6 II is facing a lot of competition as a higher-end full framer without a pro price tag. What's it like to live with?
Enjoy the wonderful winter images sent into the latest round of GuruShots - the theme is Wondrous Winter and the standard is really high
Need a new lens for your Nikon DSLR? The AP team rounds up the best Nikon lenses for F-mount cameras, both APS-C and full-frame.
The AP team have picked the best Canon EF lenses and EF-S lenses you can buy. Need a Canon DSLR lens? We're here to help!
Claire Gillo and the AP team pick the best full-frame mirrorless cameras you can buy in 2022, from Sony, Canon, Nikon and Panasonic.
We take a trip through time to count off the best Nikon DSLR cameras ever made, from pioneering firsts to the latest cutting-edge models.
If you are tired of paying an Adobe subscription for photo editors, here is some of the best photo editing software available, some of it free!
If you're looking for the best Sony cameras, we've picked our favourites, including compacts and mirrorless cameras, from APS-C to full-frame.
In this guide we're taking you through the best Canon DSLRs you can buy, with budget options, beginner cameras, APS-C, full-frame and more.
Snapseed has been around for a while, but it’s still a superb free app for editing smartphone photos. Expert smartphone photographer Jo Bradford shows how to get the most from it
Discover the many powerful, time-saving editing tools in the AI-powered Skylum Luminar Neo - there's an exclusive discount for AP readers too!
If you can't find the Fujifilm X100V, but want both retro styling, and great image quality, then here are some vintage looking cameras
Nikon and Fujifilm have posted positive financial results, this includes an increase of more than 20% in revenue for both manufacturers.
Dominique Nok interviews the curator of the New Black Vanguard exhibition as well as two British artists and exhibitors in the show.
We share the latest image selected for AP Smartphone Picture of the Week taken by Louis Curtis, using a Sony Xperia 1 IV.
Want to know who makes the best smartphones for photographers? Amy Davies discovers whether the Android or iPhone camera is the better option.
Pushing his equipment to the limit, Ian Plant has mastered the art of low-light wildlife imagery. He reveals the stories behind some of his most successful shots
Is the Olympus Tough TG-6 ultra-rugged point-and-shoot still one of the best waterproof cameras? Kirk Schwarz sees how it fares in 2022.
The winning images from Environmental Photographer of the Year 2022 are as powerful as they are poignant. Amy Davies finds out more.
According to Rode the VideoMicro II compact size makes it 'perfect for run-and-gun filmmakers and content creators'.
Throughout the festive period we're surrounded by an abundance of food! Use the time as an opportunity to take great Christmas food photos. We share our top tips
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPOY) People's Choice Award shortlisted images have been announced.
Capturing shy nocturnal animals, like badgers, is a big challenge in wildlife photography. Tesni Ward shares her low-light secrets and reflects on her career.
Join wildlife photographer Tom Dyring and local bird expert and bird photographer Brydon Thomason on a bird tour of the Shetland Islands.
To celebrate the festive season, Amateur Photographer is running its very own online Christmas advent calendar throughout December!
Terence Donovan's editorial photography captured the 1960s’ spirit like nobody else, photography historian Robin Muir tells David Clark.
Skylum’s Luminar Neo uses AI to make editing images simple, but it also has a wealth of easy-to-use controls. Angela Nicholson takes a look.
Animal photography is one of the most exciting, and rewarding photography subjects, whether it's your pet or wildlife, this guide is for you to try
If you want to avoid the dreaded photo booth, why not take your own passport photo? We give you the lowdown on passport shooting, production and printing.
Will Cheung reviews the PhotoLab 6 Elite, which boasts advanced denoising science, one-click lens corrections and slick workflow refinements.
If you want to make money from photography then there are a number of ways you can go, here Professional Photography Claire Gillo guides us through them