Amateur Photographer – 8 September 2026
Summary
Courtney Victoria's macro photography on the cover leads the 8 September 2026 issue of Amateur Photographer at GBP 5.99, with Brian Lloyd Duckett's night street photography guide on page 38, a GBP 5,990 Viking cruise competition, Canon's new EOS R6 V video-centric body tested by Richard Sibley on page 60, the Tamron 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 tested by Kingsley Singleton on page 65, and John Wade's centenary tribute to Zeiss Ikon on page 52.
Courtney Victoria (page 32) by Tracy Calder interviews the macro photographer who built a significant YouTube following by shooting in local woodland, finding细小 details and quiet moments with budget-friendly gear. Seeing in the Dark (page 38) by Brian Lloyd Duckett provides a practical guide to night street photography — capturing evocative light, colour, shadow and silhouette — alongside discussion of his new book. Zeiss Ikon's Nice Icons (page 52) by John Wade marks 100 years of the Ikon brand with a tribute to classic models. The Original Workshop (page 44) by Paul Hill recalls founding the UK's first dedicated photography workshop in 1976. Curious Cats (page 50) by Amy Davies explores why Istanbul is the world's cat-loving capital. Picture Perfect (page 28) features three architecture photographers discussing their best building shots. APOY Round 6 (page 26) calls for best portrait submissions. What's New (page 8) covers the UK government controversy over street photography rights — the Home Office issued guidance telling asylum seekers not to photograph people in public, contradicting the 2010 College of Policing guidance confirming no law prohibits photography in public spaces.
Equipment tests include Richard Sibley on the Canon EOS R6 V — an R6 III variant aimed at vloggers with dedicated video features (page 60), and Kingsley Singleton on the Tamron 16-30mm F2.8 fast ultra-wide zoom (page 65). Analogue Adventures (page 69) by Tony Kemplen road-tests the Cold War-era ultra-compact Kiev 30. Tech Talk (page 70) by Professor Newman explains stacked sensors. Regular features include Your Best Photos (page 20), Reader Portfolio of John Cuthbert's Scottish black-and-white work (page 74), Inbox (page 78), Buying Guide listing all current cameras (page 83), and Final Analysis by Professor Paul Hill on a Colin Wilson photograph (page 98).
Editor's Take
The 8 September issue is the most practical of the three — the night street photography guide and the Courtney Victoria feature both deliver actionable technique. The strongest piece is Brian Lloyd Duckett's night photography guide, which combines technical setup with on-location shooting strategy. The Paul Hill 1976 workshop retrospective is a genuine slice of photographic history. The weakest section is the Canon EOS R6 V test — Richard Sibley is a knowledgeable reviewer, but the camera itself is a niche vlogging variant, and four pages on a body most AP readers won't buy feels like too much space. The street-photography rights news story is important but buried on page 8. This is for the enthusiast photographer who wants technique articles over gear analysis.
Strengths
• Brian Lloyd Duckett's night street photography guide delivers actionable technique for low-light shooting
• Courtney Victoria's macro feature proves you don't need flagship gear for professional results
• Paul Hill's 1976 workshop retrospective offers genuine photography history
Weaknesses
• Canon EOS R6 V test allocates 4 pages to a niche vlogging body most readers won't consider
• Street photography rights controversy is buried on page 8 despite national significance
Verdict: Recommended — Two strong technique features and the Zeiss centenary piece make this a solid September issue for practising photographers.
