Amateur Photographer Magazine

14 March, 2026

The benefits of creative pursuits to our mental health are beyond dispute and this week Paul Sanders discusses how adopting a slower, more contemplative approach to photography has helped him recover from trauma and restore a sense of wellbeing. In contrast we talk to pro Steve Read about his life capturing rock and pop stars on both sides of the Atlantic. Plus we test the Oppo Find X9 Pro phone, and explore the quirky and surprisingly prolific output of the once thriving French camera industry