January 29, 2026
Best cameras for beginner photographers in 2026: get started taking great pictures
If you’re daunted by the prospect of buying your first camera for photography, don’t be – I’m here to help! We all had to start…
Amy Davies
December 18, 2025
iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra – Top camera phones but which is best for photography?
The flagship models from both Samsung and Apple are great performers. Indeed, it’s true that the iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra…
December 16, 2025
iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 Pro: I tried swapping my iPhone 16 Pro for Apple’s budget phone – here’s what I discovered
If you want the best iPhone for photographers, then you’ll probably naturally gravitate towards the expensive iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max models, or the…
December 1, 2025
Samsung Galaxy S24 Review – the best small flagship smartphone?
Amateur Photographer verdict If you prefer a smaller phone, but don’t want to compromise too much on specs the S24 could be a great choice.…
November 19, 2025
Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Google Pixel 9a: I took hundreds of photos and the results are so close
There’s a huge range of choice at the moment when it comes to the best budget smartphones on the market. In the Android sector, there’s…
November 17, 2025
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II review – Is this the best everyday zoom lens on the market?
Amateur Photographer verdict A neat, compact 24-70mm f/2.8 that would make a fantastic everyday lens for users of high-end Nikon Z full-frame cameras. It comes…
October 15, 2025
iPhone 17 review – is this the iPhone you should buy?
Amateur Photographer verdict If you like iPhones but you don’t want to spend a fortune, then the iPhone 17 ticks a lot of boxes. You…
October 10, 2025
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review – a class-leading Android
Amateur Photographer verdict The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra remains an excellent flagship smartphone for photographers, but there’s little to compel S24 Ultra owners to upgrade…
October 8, 2025
iPhone 17 Pro review – Apple’s best camera, but is it worth upgrading?
Amateur Photographer verdict As always, there’s a lot to like about the iPhone 17 Pro. It may not represent a huge jump in specs –…
October 3, 2025
75 Years of Atlantic Records – Why every music fan should own this book
For lovers of both music and photography, this is a wonderful and lovingly-collated addition to your collection, says Amy Davies For over 75 years, Atlantic…