Amateur Photographer Magazine

29 November, 2025

When Instagram introduced video, many photographers felt sidelined. So street pro Alan Schaller decided to build his own photo-centric app. Read all about Irys inside. Plus we feature stunning winning images from Bird Photographer of the Year, and test impressive lenses from Sigma and Laowa. Don’t forget to vote for your favourite kit and retailers in our Readers’ Choice Awards (see inside); and book now to secure your ticket to our next Festival of Photography (full details inside)