 Jeffrey L. Harwell |
Magazines I'm pretty new to digital photography, as far as being serious about it - I've always loved taking pictures - and I was wondering what is a good magazine out there that will keep me informed about different techniques, but one that won't bore/overwhelm me with too much technical jargon?
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Michael Wasson |
Popular photography is excellent for all arounf photography and outdoor photographer is good for all nature photography. To give you an idea. These are the only magazines I have ever had a subcription to in my life.
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Jeffrey L. Harwell |
Sweet, thank you for the information Michael!
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John H. Siskin |
Hi Jeff, I write for Photo Techniques several times a year, so I like them. You can check out a lot of the articles I've done at my website www.siskinphoto.com. Look for the magazine articles link. Thanks, John Siskin
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Jeffrey L. Harwell |
Alright, cool. Thanks John! I'll definitely check it out.
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Pete H |
Jeff, Go to any good magazine rack and seek out almost any publication from Europe. Reasons? 1)They lack the commercialism which I personally have zero interest in...wayyy too many commercial advertisements in most of the U.S publications. Now if you want to see all the new gizmos, then by all means, buy a U.S photo mag and prepare yourself for those little ad cards that fall out all over the place! LOL
3) The paper they use in their mags seems far superior. Result? Easier to scrutinize photos in print. 4) Most important!....Because there is such little advertising; when they do a review, it is pretty hard hitting and quite UN-biased! One has to wonder when a magazine that advertises a particular camera, if the so called review will be honest and unbiased. I think not. Drawbacks:1) Measurements are in the metric system...no big deal if you are ok with conversions. 2) A little pricey....10.00 to 15.00 dollars. all the best, Pete
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John H. Siskin |
Hi Jeff, In favor of Photo Techniques, not as many ads as popular and shutterbug. But the real advantage is that they will run a five page article. I really like that, as it allows me to tackle more difficult topics! Thanks, John Siskin Ps. I put a new article an my site this morning.
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Bob Cammarata |
Being "overwhelmed by technical jargon" is half the fun. It just means that we have that much more to learn and understand. Outdoor Photographer has always been my favorite photo magazine.
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Oliver Anderson |
why don't you just go to Border's every month and look them over and buy the one with the most informative articles???? Just my bright idea and they've got good pastries at the coffee shop.yummy
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Marianne Fortin |
I agree with Pete that the British mags are more informative, expecially for someone with less experience. I subscribe to "Shutterbug" and the UK mag "Digital Camera". You can buy the some of the UK mags at Barnes & Noble.
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Oliver Anderson |
I agree with the British mags being great, thats why I read the Sun, plus they've got Page 3...Very informative publication.
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Marianne Fortin |
Oliver, The Sun is a British "rag" not a "mag". ;)
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Oliver Anderson |
Ohhhhh my mistake...and we consider the British so cultured.hahaha but I still enjoy page 3.lol
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Jeffrey L. Harwell |
Alright, sweet - thank you everyone for replying. I'll definitely check out Borders, Barnes & Noble, etc. and flip through all the magazines you've suggested. I'm sure it'll take me a while to pick my favorite, but I'll be sure to let you all know..lol..
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Jeffrey L. Harwell |
Alright, I picked up "Outdoor Photographer" since I love landscapes, flowers, etc. - and I also picked up the British magazine "Digital Camera World". Darn those British mags are expensive..lol..
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PC Photo magazine is also a good one for digital photography information. they also have a website. http://www.pcphotomag.com
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Jeffrey L. Harwell |
Ok, cool. thank you Vicki. I was sort of shell-shocked at the number of photo magazines that were at Barnes and Noble yesterday..lol..
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Oliver Anderson |
Thats why they got the coffee shops in them...drink a double expresso and your eyes just fly across the pages...I went the library today and they had tons of magazines...and books...with pictures...crazy. It might save you some $$$.
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Jeffrey L. Harwell |
As a follow-up, I LOVE Digital SLR Photography. It has a wealth of information in there regarding photography. As Oliver suggested, I peak at the rest of them every month to see which has the most informative article, but I seem to ALWAYS pick up this one. It's definitely suggested reading for anyone looking for good tips!
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BetterPhoto Member |
Rangefinder
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
I read Rangefinder, National Geographic, Create and the B&H catalog.
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Karim Abiali |
Jeff www.zinio.com offers digital copies of all US and British Magazines for almost 25% of the street price. The british mag "Digital Photo" is for $29 for 12 issues. Shutterbug is for $9.99 for 12 issues. The disadvantage is that it is digital and when you want to read it at a coffe shop or else where you need to have your laptop. I am used to it now, as it is cheaper, and you will have access to British mags, which, in my opinion are by far much more informative and better then US mag. Also, with Zinio, you can download all the tutorials that come on a CD with the printed copy. Check out also Photo Life, a very good Canadian photo mag. www.photolife.com. ka.
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Jeffrey L. Harwell |
Thanks Karim! I'll have to check that out. I don't mind reading online. Especially for that cheap; that's pretty cool.
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