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Features

Amateur Photographer Creates A Lightroom Loupedeck Alternative
Combine some open source software with a midi controller and you've got yourself a reasonably priced Lightroom mixing deck.

How To Be A Much Better & More Insightful Photographer
John Duder wants you to be a better photographer and to help you achieve this, he's written a very insightful guide. (Please note: some images are NSFW.)

EIZO Chats To Photographer Nathan Gallagher
Nathan Gallagher talks to EIZO about his life as a photographer who shoots portraits and more.

Super Cool Lunar Shots Captured By An Amateur Astrophotographer
Take a look at a rather impressive collection of lunar images captured by an amateur astrophotographer from his own home.

Andy Rouse on Wildlife - exclusive interview
David Toyne, ePHOTOzine's professional portfolio editor, catches up with the UK's leading wildlife photographer, Andy Rouse.

Enter Urban Photographer Of The Year Now!
You could win a luxury photography safari by entering the Urban Photographer of the Year competition!

Q&A With ePHOTOzine Member & Landscape Photographer Andy Gray
John Duder has been out shooting landscapes with site member Andy Gray and while he was out in the field, he thought he'd ask him a few questions about his kit, approach to photography and where he'd really like to capture photos.

Are Smartphones A Serious Photographic Tool? Photographer John Duder Has Mixed Opinions...
Rather than taking photos with his smartphone, John Duder has always believed that he should take a 'real camera' with him but after a recent holiday, does he still think this way? Let's find out.

Landscape Photography Anecdotes - Read Your Camera Manual
In the sixth and final installment in this series of beginners landscape articles, Martin Pettinger looks at how simply reading your camera manual thouroughly can improve your pictures.

I’m a Photographer, Not a Terrorist protest
Photographers gathered in Trafalgar Square to declare “I’m a Photographer, Not a Terrorist”.

John Duder Chats With ePHOTOzine Member Mistere
Learn more about ePHOTOzine member Mistere as he sits down with John Duder to discuss how he got into photography, what kit he uses and who he'd most like to photograph.

10 Award-Winning Wildlife Images That Depict Nature In Extraordinary Ways
Take a look at the winning images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition.
Forum
Amateur Photographer Magazine Editors
A. Horsley Hinton R Child Bayley F J Mortimer A L M Sowerby R H Mason
Forum: Group Chat
Amateur Photographer
Spot on, LeftForum!
Forum: Freelance
Amateur Photographer
Not too sure about framing the front page of the magazine Saw it in the newsagents today and the image is not that large with loads of other stuff there as well so framing it is possibly not the best option. The scrapbook or perhaps a small portfolio case would be better. It is a nice enough image for those that like that type of shot so getting a large print, say 20 X 16, and hanging on...
Forum: EPZ Members News
I think you are correct the D800 is a great camera for A2 prints, below that image size then the 5D III features such as better AF come into play. And the other statement "if I had to choose just one camera to use for all types of photography, the Canon EOS-1Ds X would be it" is about correct too. I am lucky I have only to go 10 miles to get to a good shop with a wide range of kit. But I ...
Forum: Nikon Cameras
Thank you Ian and David :)
Forum: Light-hearted chat
At a risk of resurrecting a long dead topic, I just thought I'd let you know that in my reviews specification, I will be listing the dots and pixels of the screen as per the manufacturers policy. For example, I am currently reviewing the 1Ds MkIII, it says a screen resolution of 230,000. I have listed it as dots and bracketed 76,000 pixels as per the email I received from them. Nb, I know...
Forum: Digital cameras
When my abilities surpass pater's I'll be sure to let you know.
Forum: Light-hearted chat
Amateur photographer?
Just a quickie.... just cos a person is qualified doesn;t make them a professional?? :o) I mean look at some of the plumbers one crosses paths with ?? -> Leaving now!!
Forum: ePHOTOzine Discussion
Amateur Photographer Free Gift
Whats wrong with a bit of spit and a good rub over with the corner of an old hanky that's been in your pocket for a few weeks with an old boiled sweet stuck to it?
Forum: Accessories
You beat me to it Andrew :)
Forum: Lighting
This week's Amateur Photographer
What Happened - from Gary Coward Williams (AP editor) This has been posted at the Amateur Photographer Forum, where this has also been raised. "The appalling pixelation of Chriss gorgeous shot of a hare is the fault of the people who do APs repro. The tranny of the hare was sent to them for scanning and the designed pages sent by wire with low resolution positional images in place where t...
Forum: General Photography Discussion
Amateur Photographer
It's alright folks, he's a genuine semi-professional. After all he's the proud owner of a "MEGXON C480" As discussed by us here As purchased by our "boudoir photographer" friend here
Forum: Freelance
amateur photographer portfolios
Well, a quick search for amateur photographer on Google turned up their site (the first on the list) and the address for submissions is: Send your submissions to: Mike Maloney, Amateur Photographer, IPC Media, Kings Reach Tower, Stamford Street, London SE1 9LS. Maximum entry is six prints or slides. Ashley
Forum: General Photography Discussion
Amateur Photographer Magazine
I like to keep up to date on stuff and like looking at all the pictures and reading the occassional article (I'm trying to upsell it here...) oh, and I went on their readers challenge and got some free film... Anyway, I eventually subscribed and now get it near on half price, so now am only paying for the bits I read and the adverts come free(!) :-)
Forum: General Photography Discussion
Simon, there is a forum on the AP website regarding peoples experience of the course. try www.amateurphotographer.com/cgi-bin/wwwthreads/wwwthreads.pl?action=list&Board=diploma Hope this helps Cheryl
Forum: Taking photos
Gallery
News

Panasonic Batteries Amateur Photographer of the Year Award 2005
Following on from the overwhelming popularity and success of the Panasonic Batteries Amateur Photographer of the Year, Panasonic is launching the competition for the third consecutive year!

Amateur Photographer - Front page exclusive in the New York Post
The photo of Yankees baseball star Derek Jeter was sold by being uploaded to The Snitcher Desk syndication website.

Panasonic Amateur Photographer of the Year Award
Are you passionate about photography? Taking pictures of family, friends and places you’ve been? Maybe you’ve captured a magic moment, an unusual situation or some humorous, crazy slice of life?

'The Best Amateur Photographer in Kent 2006' Photo competition announced
Submissions are invited from both amateur and professional photographers who are based in Kent

Arup Ghosh wins Sony Amateur
Sony have announced Arup Ghosh as the winner of the Amateur category on their World Photography Awards Amateur.

Win for ePHOTOzine member
Kathy Wright has won the 2009 Amateur Photographer Of The Year competition and a few other ePHOTOzine members have also made the top five!

Access all areas
Photographer finds confidential files at abandoned hospital in Scotland.

Britain's Best Amateur 'Tog' Named At SWPA
The 2014 Sony World Photography Awards have announced the winner of the UK National Award.

Panasonic Amateur Photo of the year 2003
First prize winners from each category will win a fantastic Panasonic digital camera and a top of the range Lexmark All-In-One colour printer as well as a year's free subscription to Practical Photography Magazine.

Win a limited-edition Leica
Amateur Photographer are giving away a limited edition Leica O model replica kit.

Canadian Photographer Wins TPOTY 2005
Photographers from Holland, India, New Zealand and the UK win individual category prizes.

Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2015 Winners
The winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2015 has been announced.
Pro Portfolios
A lifetime in photography “ I get a tremendous buzz from seeing a great picture on my Canon’s screen. It’s still the same thrill I experienced seeing a negative or transparency 30-odd years ago. Nothing changes over the years; the sense of personal sat
A lifetime in photography I get a tremendous buzz from seeing a great picture on my Canon’s screen. It’s still the same thrill I experienced seeing a negative or transparency 30-odd years ago. Nothing changes over the years; the sense of personal satis
I have spent most of my working life outdoors, firstly in the construction industry and latterly as the maintenance manager at a large garden centre. As a keen amateur landscape photographer I often felt frustrated as I watched a low angled sun paint t
I am an advertising and commercial photographer based in South Essex. I shoot products and people for brochures, catalogues and posters. I also hold tuition sessions for amateur photographers who want to learn how I shoot fashion and portrait, artistic nu
Andy is a world renowned wildlife photographer with a reputation for being eminently approachable. He also has a reputation for sharing his experience with the amateur community. He proved true to his reputation with his generous interview given to ePHOTO
I have been a photographer in a professional capacity since about 1998, originally re-trading in the army from the Royal Green Jackets. I spent several years teaching surveillance photography to special forces and then worked at the HQ London District as
Reviews







Motorola RAZR i XT890 Camera Phone Review
Des Nutting reviews the mid-range Motorola RAZR i XT890 to see how this stylish Android smartphone performs.







Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 Vintage Review
John Riley reviews the vintage Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 lens with the 50mp Canon EOS 5DS R.







Apple Aperture 3 review
Earlier versions of Apple Aperture were aimed at the more experienced photographer. V3, however, is more consumer friendly, like a upmarket Apple iPhoto






Olympus E-5 Digital SLR Review
John Riley reviews the Olympus E-5, aimed at professionals and higher end amateurs.






Velbon Ultra 353 Mini Q Tripod Review
We take a look at the latest mini tripod offering from Velbon - find out how it performs in our review.

Canon EOS 30
Enthusiast motorsports' photographer, Craig Donnelly, puts the Canon EOS30 through its paces.







SNAPP Guides App Review
We take a look at the SNAPP Guides app, designed to help you find the best photo spots in a given location.

Kodak Professional 1400 Printer
This is a review of the Kodak Professional 1400 Printer.







Manfrotto 290 Dual / 290 Xtra Tripods Review
We take a look at Manfrotto's latest enthusiast tripods to see how well they perform.


Techniques

Getting started with amateur modelling
This article is a few pointers to get you started posing for the camera if you're new to modelling or if you're a bit nervous. Photographers will also find this information useful for dealing with models.

Advice for wedding photography virgins
Chris Hanley is a professional wedding and portrait photographer who has a few tips for photographers thinking about venturing into wedding photography.

Making a submission to a magazine
Ever wondered how other people get their images published? Well there really isn’t any secret as Cheryl Surry explains.

How To Use Mirrors As Interesting Photography Props - It's Not As Easy As You Think
John Duder wants to show you how to use mirrors in your pictures to give a creative twist to portraits or to simply just give a different view on the world. (For those viewing at work, there are some nudes included.)

Throw the winning punch with your boxing photography
Have you ever wondered how photographers capture that crucial knock-out in the boxing ring? Well boxing photographer Steve Merry has the answers.
Digital Motorsports photography
Derek Clegg is in the drivers seat of this all-action guide to shooting motorsports.

Using two bath developers - advanced darkroom guide
Fine Prints demand fine negatives - how do we get these without zone system processing? Barry Thornton has the answer using a two bath developer

Combining 16-bit auto exposure bracketed images
How to use your digital camera's autobracketing mode to create perfect exposures.

How to photograph interiors
Doug Jackson shares his tips on photographing interiors.

Underwater photography advice
Gavin Parsons gives an excellent introduction to underwater photography and some tips to get you started.

Guide to using medium-format
David Tarn gives an account of the benefits of medium-format, including some examples.

Erotic And Sexually Provocative Photography
Professional photographer, Holly Knowles shares her tips on shooting erotic, style led photographs.
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