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

Fujifilm GFX100RF • Fujifilm’s latest 102MP medium-format camera sports a fixed 28mm-equivalent lens and a rather familiar-looking design. Andy Westlake takes a look at what’s on offer

British wildlife photography winners

Adobe Stock Customize arrives

Sony photo award opens up

CEWE student award winner announced

The Roman Conceit by Don McCullin • An intimate and fascinating look at marble sculptures from a true legend of photography, says Amy Davies

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

Amateur Photographer AWARDS 2025 • The best cameras, lenses and accessories you can buy

50 years of greatness • This year’s Lifetime Achievement award goes to Barry Lewis. Taking a look back at his distinguished career is Peter Dench

Power of Photography Valery Poshtarov

Hero of Photography Paul Ryan

Emerging Photographer of the Year Ethan Parker

Content Creator of the Year Thomas Heaton

Picture of the Year Trump Shooting by Evan Vucci

Photojournalism Award Samar Abu Elouf

Portraiture Award Drew Gardner

Nature and Environment Award Harry Skeggs

Landscape Award Liam Man

Book of the Year Being There by Lee Shulman and Omar Victor Diop

Exhibition of the Year Letizia Battaglia: Life, Love and Death in Sicily at The Photographers’ Gallery

Film Photographer of the Year winner • For our brand new contest, the UK Film Photographer of the Year competition, we present the talented winner, Cal Holland, and Jessica Miller talks to him

UK Film Photographer of the Year Winner: Cal Holland

Amateur Photographer of the Year 2024 Lynn Fraser

Young Amateur Photographer of the Year Lucy Monckton

Camera Club of the Year Plymouth Camera Club

Readers’ Choice Good Service Awards / Chris Cheesman Memorial Award Grays of Westminster / Gray Levett

Readers’ Choice Accessory of the Year Peak Design Outdoor Backpack

Readers’ Choice Lens of the Year Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR

Prime Lens of the Year Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art

Zoom Lens of the Year Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM

Innovation of the Year OM System Live ND Grad Filter

Drone Camera of the Year DJI Air 3S

Film Camera of the Year Pentax 17

Smartphone Camera of the Year Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Compact Camera of the Year Fujifilm X100VI

Premium Compact Camera of the Year Leica Q3 43

Consumer Camera of the Year Fujifilm X-T50

Video/Hybrid Camera of the Year Panasonic Lumix GH7

Enthusiast Camera of the Year and Readers’ Choice Camera of the Year Nikon Z6III

Professional Camera of the Year and Product of the Year Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Readers’ Choice Community of the Year SheClicks

Readers’ Choice Exhibition of the Year Challenge Accepted: A SheClicks Collection

Readers’ Choice Event Provider of the Year Creativity Hub Events

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