Amateur Photographer Magazine

24 January, 2026

The number of photographers the average person in the street could name could be counted on one hand but there’s no doubt Martin Parr was one of them. His unique eye for the quirks of modern culture gained him millions of fans but he was also a generous supporter of the work of others. This week the photography world pays tribute to a true icon of the medium. We also talk to Denis O’Regan about his 20 years working with David Bowie; and we test two outstanding new products from Canon and Sony