Photography magazines

[jp121]

Magazine subscriptions are much cheaper via itunes/ipad. It takes a bit to get used to. But i am to buy magazines from all over the world. And they are much cheaper than news stand prices.

 

[FatDaddyJones]

I just picked up two issues of Photo Plus - Canon. It's a great magazine and I might just subscribe to it. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[David Hull]

I am about 6 months into photography as a hobby and live in the US. I am looking for some helpful magazines that some of you find enjoyable on a monthly basis. I am into sports, HDR and landscape photography. I am always looking for new information on new gear, software and techniques.

Any suggestions are appreciated. I am not currently subscribed to any right now.

I subscribe to several but as many have suggested after you have subscribed for a while the material tends to repeat.

Three of my favorites are:

1. Digital PhotoPro -- bi-monthly this one has lots of good articles on photographers showing their work some good technical stuff as well. Claims to be targeted at Pros but Hobyiests can learn a lot here.

2. Lens work -- oriented toward B&W but the work in there is always inspiring.

3. Black & White -- this mag is oriented toward collectors of photography but like Lens Work, it is quite inspiring.

If you are looking for how-to magazines about technique and gear, try Popular Photography and Outdoor Photographer. You will outgrow these eventually – I am starting to get to that point.

I would also recommend loading up iTunes and subscribing to some podcasts – those are free.

1. Martin Bailey Podcast
2. This Week in Photo
3. Digital Photography Café’
4. The Art of Photography
5. The Candid Frame
6. Lens Work Podcast
7. Nik Radio
8. Tips from the top floor

Do a search on the iTunes Store and find a few you like. There are literaly dozens of these -- all free. If you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod (or other MP3 type device) you can take these with you, listen during lunch, while exercising, taking a walk, driving etc. Excellent source of free info – highly recommended.

These are the photography orented ones, you can find ones targeting lightroom, photoshop, Lighting, etc. etc.

Also, there are a lot of good blogs out there. I think these days, teh internet is your friend

 

[David Hull]

Thanks all for the replies. I figured the magazines that I grabbed at the airport last week (outdoor photographer and shutter something) wouldn't be mentioned highly as they only had about 1-2 articles each that were of interest, it sounds like its more of the same elsewhere.

I buy a magazine or two from a newsstand periodically if I see something of interest in it. Shutterbug is the magazine you were trying to think of I'll bet. That thing is 95% advertising and is absolutely worthless. I've bought it before and won't make that mistake again!

I am glad to hear someone else say that. That was the first one I dumped. Worthless, worthless, worthless.

 

[crasher8]

I'm going to go buy one today and I'll tell you later tonight what I got out of it.

 

[subashseo]

Photographic and digital imaging equipment reviews, company updates, business management information, and profiles of photographers.

 

[Nazareth]

playboy magazine is a great photography magazine- j/k

If you want to learn soem great basics, and get soem pretty good inspiration, check out Bryan Peterson on Youtube- He's got a lot of pretty good short to the point videos- And another youtube photographer type in 'for knows photo' although be aware he uses course language- but he's pretty good too- I think Rick Sammon has a number of youtue videos too- I've picked up several pretty good tips- Look for videos on youtube by soem of hte well known photographers- they usually do short videos to promote their site and courses- Carl Taylor is a good practical knowledgeable photographer too on youtube-

 

[Pixel]

As far as I'm concerned Digital Photo Pro is the gold standard of photo periodicals. Popular Photography makes me puke when I read it. It's nothing but a shill for the advertisers. They wouldn't dare take a manufacturer to task for anything. I'm not saying others mags are going to bash their advertisers, but Digital Photo Pro goes out of their way to write compelling, relevant, and informative articles that don't read like regurgitated manufacturer press releases.

 

[David Hull]

As far as I'm concerned Digital Photo Pro is the gold standard of photo periodicals. Popular Photography makes me puke when I read it. It's nothing but a shill for the advertisers. They wouldn't dare take a manufacturer to task for anything. I'm not saying others mags are going to bash their advertisers, but Digital Photo Pro goes out of their way to write compelling, relevant, and informative articles that don't read like regurgitated manufacturer press releases.

Yep... I completely agree. DPP is the one magazene that I do not think I will ever outgrow. Popular Photography is one notch above Shutterbug IMO.

 

[jthomson]

I subscribed to Photo Plus when I first started in photography and it was nice, since I needed something basic but technical. aGree with others, after exactly one year, noticed the material was basically recycled, so stopped then. The video tutorials were nice, though, as I started working with Elements. Now I pickup a few here and there from the bookstore when something catches my eye. Usually at the airport, when waiting for a flight.
+1 on the recommendation for a class. The best money I invested was a Saturday class at the local community college. Enough to get started well and a chance to ask questions from a professional.

Enjoy the new found hobby!

+1
I picked up a couple of copies of Photo Plus at the newsstand then subscribed for a year. Definitely learned quite a bit from them, but I didn't renew the subscription as I found that I outgrew them.

 

[Pieces Of E]

Practical Photography and Digital Photographer are 2 of the best magazines at the newsstand. They come from England, cost about $13.00 US and are worth every penny. One word of advice though and it's been repeated here in this thread. Photo mags tend to state and re-state articles over and over, therefore buying a yearly subscription might seem fruitless after a few months. Second word of advice is that they also tend to lean very heavily on Adobe Photoshop in their tutorials. Great if you've got it, worthless if you don't. I know it's the gold standard, but it's also $600 US. Happy reading, sharp shooting!

 

[markwilliams279]

It is good habit to learn photography through magzines.you can try http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/ I am following it from last 3 years. Lots of good techniques, new camera reviews, lens etc, almost every thing is there. Also you should attend photography event. Dont forget to watch you tube videos related to new techniques aswell. It will help you alot.