It's time for APOY Round 5

Your chance to enter the UK's most prestigious competition for amateur photographers [View online]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [LATEST]( [EQUIPMENT]( [TECHNIQUE]( [THE VIDEO MODE]( [FORUM]( [COMPETITONS]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [LATEST]( [EQUIPMENT]( [TECHNIQUE]( [THE VIDEO MODE]( [FORUM]( [COMPETITONS]( Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOY) competition is the oldest of its kind in the UK. The fifth round is now open for entries and we are looking for images of people, whether that be in the form of a portrait, street scene, or carefully considered selfie. The prize for Round 5 is a SIGMA 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens, worth £1,199.99. [Find out more]( [Photography tips to help you capture eye-catching portraits]( [Image credit: Sergey Krotov]( Bear in mind that there are expectations attached to portraits that can be intimidating. Drawing out the hidden qualities or the character of an individual is not easy. There are a number of things to consider, such as ensuring that the correct focus is achieved and making sure that your images are free of superfluous background details that might compete with your subject for attention. Great people pictures can be found in all walks of life, from family and friends to local shopkeepers and strangers. For more photography tips, see page 30 of this week's issue. (Image credit: Sergey Krotov) [Enter now]( [Free entry code in the latest issue of Amateur Photographer]( [Download the latest issue of AP for your free entry code]( Enter the code printed on page 30 via Photocrowd to get one free entry to Round Five of APOY. [Download now]( Follow us, get inspired [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( For great offers on a huge range of TI Media Limited magazines visit [www.magazinesdirect.com](. You are receiving this email because you have previously consented to receive emails from TI Media Limited about our goods and services which we feel may be of interest to you. If you no longer wish to receive any further marketing emails from TI Media Limited, please click the link below. [Unsubscribe]( Note that it may take up to 2 business days for your preferences to be updated. This e-mail is from TI Media Limited whose registered office is at 3rd Floor, 161 Marsh Wall, London E14 9AP, registered number 53626. The contents and any attachments to it include information that is private and confidential and should only be read by those persons to whom they are addressed. TI Media Limited accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person arising from the use of this e-mail, nor any responsibility for viruses. It is your responsibility to check the email and attachments (if any). No contracts may be concluded on behalf of TI Media Limited by means of e-mail communications. [Privacy & Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions](.