Amateur Photographer

Readers’ best buys from 2022

Abi Winkle

Instagram: @asl_photos

‘My current camera has a crop sensor. I used to favour my 50mm lens until it met with an accident and my aunt kindly bought me a new lens. Using my new pancake lens allows me to take images similar to what my eye sees. It’s much faster than my previous lens and I can capture so much more. The image I’ve shared was an instant favourite taken recently with my photography group Our People Our Places. I took a few at the same angle and stacked them when editing to give a more in-depth feel.’

Cheryl Cordery

www.no3photography.co.uk Instagram: @no3photography

‘I bought, by Carla van de Puttelaar, earlier this year. My love of Renaissance art and quirky costume has led me to start photographing friends and family in informal and relaxed “dress-up” mode, and with a chiaroscuro style. This

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