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 WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS

Wildlife winners revealed

More AI editing assistants from Adobe

New Vanguard tripods

Your chance to be named a travel Maestro

Calling all young nature photographers

Viewpoint Gavin Stoker • Never meet your heroes, goes the saying, but our regular contributor begs to differ

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen • These stunning portraits show a beautiful shared sense of humanity, says Amy Davies

Books & exhibitions • The latest and best books and exhibitions from the world of photography

Brassaï: Graffiti by Brassaï • £35, Flammarion, Hardback, 176 pages, ISBN: 9782080491152

Street Scenes by Phil Penman • £59.95, teNeues, Hardback, 224 pages, ISBN: 9783961717248

‘50 Cent held up four fingers, I had four clicks to get the perfect shot’ • From pioneering the lads’ mag phenomenon of the ’90s to capturing Hollywood’s biggest A-Listers, Steve Read is a photographer who has lived life in the fast lane. As he celebrates a new exhibition, Steve talks to Matty Graham about his love for film photography and his personal approach to portraiture…

Perfectly imperfect • When his dream job became his worst nightmare, Paul Sanders turned to photography. In his latest book, Still, he shares how his mindful approach led to healing, as Tracy Calder discovers

Round Ten: The Best of the Rest • The APOY judges choose their favourite images that didn’t make the top ten of our Open category

FILM STARS The French connection • John Wade looks at cameras from the country that invented photography

Oppo Find X9 Pro • Oppo is back with its latest flagship, the Oppo Find X9 Pro. Jessica Miller puts this superb all-rounder to the test

Kodak Charmera • Andy Westlake tries out the keychain camera that’s become an online craze

Tony Kemplen on the … Kodak 35 • Marketed in the US around 1940, a 35mm camera with a rangefinder that looks like an afterthought

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... • What song best matches your photography style?

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

Reader Portfolio • Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

Best Buys • A round-up of the AP testing team’s favourite and most highly rated kit, including both cameras and all kinds of accessories, across a wide range of price points

Final Analysis • Peter Dench considers... Mother holding her son during his Orthodox Baptism at the Church of the Transfiguration in Khabarovsk, 2008, by Seamus Murphy