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The 'Oscars of photography': Winners of 40th AOP Awards reveal the very best of modern photography

The 40th AOP Photography Award winners have been announced, marking four decades of recognising the very best in photography. This year’s ceremony, held in London on 9 October 2025, showcased a diverse mix of still and moving imagery, highlighting both technical talent and creative storytelling across commissioned, personal, and emerging work. In a modern world where AI-generated images are…
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How I took beautiful photos at the beach, despite the awful weather

If you live in a region that isn’t blessed with wall-to-wall sunshine, then making a trip to the beach, even in the middle of summer, can be a frustrating exercise. I set off for a traditional vacation resort, armed with a camera and enough spare change for the dubious arcade machines, but when I got there, despite it being in the middle of June, it was cold, rainy, and windy. No wonder the…
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I'm choosing my phone over my compact camera for street photography!

I’ve been experimenting with using my phone for different genres of photography lately, and this time I’ve taken it to the streets. I must preface this article by stating I don’t consider myself a street photographer – and in fact, I slightly disagree with the naming of the genre. However, what is considered ‘street photography’ has always been about speed, instinct and…
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The greatest photographs in music: Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2025 winners announced

Abbey Road has revealed the winners of the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2025 at a celebratory evening held across the historic Studios One and Two. Hosted by Lauren Laverne, the night combined the announcement of winners with live performances from Artist In Residence Jordan Rakei and Orla Gartland, alongside DJ sets from Dimitri From Paris and Klaverson. This year’s Lifetime Achievement…
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