Amateur Photographer Magazine
07 February, 2026
Editing Special: This issue is dedicated to picture editing in all its forms. We talk to picture editors from various media outlets; and we also look at the skills needed to edit a memorable photobook. We review two photo-editing software programs – the (now free) Affinity, and DxO PhotoLab 9.3. Our big test is the affordable Fujifilm X-T30 III, and we test DJI’s Mini 5 Pro drone. Another major highlight is an in-depth look at Nick Brandt’s latest project. Plus, APOY R9 Urban Life winners
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Final analysis
Buying guide
Meet our gurushots winners
Dxo photolab 9.3
Affinity by canva
Power, corruption & lies
Join the club
Best of the clubs
Amateur photographer of the year
Yashica samurai 4000ix
Hohem isteady mt3 gimbal pro kit
From hard drive to hard copy: the hardest part of making a photobook