Magazine Suggestions?

[Xia_Ke]

I admit it, I am a book and magazine junky I was wondering if anyone knows of any good analog and/or fine art photography magazines out there. Right now I'm leaning towards subscribing to Lenswork but, wasn't sure if there might be a better one. Any suggestions would be appreciated

Aaron

[Greg McCary]

I haven't tried it yet. But I think I am going to.......
http://www.rangefindermag.com/magazi...rent_issue.tml

[Xia_Ke]

Thanks Greg. Looks like that one is free for US and Canada. I just submitted the subscription form

[drg]

Lenswork is indeed a tried and true publication that has high quality images. Good interviews and essays on the state of photography.

Photo Techniques ( www.phototechmag.com) is a good source of very specific information and back issues are certainly worth exploring if for no more than one article. Everything from printing to lens choice to considerations of archival quality regularly are written about. It is a photographer/user driven publication with fewer advertisements.

Camera Arts is another publication similar to Lenswork with a very worthy heritage as well.

Black & White Photograph ( a U.K. publication ) is a glossy mag with a focus on all things monochromatic from cameras to printing to display and very high end photography. It is more broadly focused (read consumer drive) than some of these other publications. Often newer products for film user show up here that are of assistance than in many other publications or seemingly so for a year or two now.

[Xia_Ke]

Thanks drg I had looked into Black & White mag but, kinda pricey by the time you throw in shipping. I'll have to check out Photo Techniques and Camera Arts. Lenswork is having some nice specials right now for first time subscribers so I think I will definitely end up getting that but, will look into the others as well.

Aaron

[drg]

One can always just buy single issues off the newstands at Borders or Barnes and Noble as articles catch your interest.

[Xia_Ke]

One can always just buy single issues off the newstands at Borders or Barnes and Noble as articles catch your interest.

I would do that but, the closest of either is about 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from me

[mjs1973]

Lenswork was going to be my suggestion. I have never read it, but I really enjoy Brooks Jensen's podcasts. If his magazine is half as interesting as I find his commentary in his podcasts, I'm sure you will enjoy it.

[photophorous]

I've picked up a few of these before and always been impressed with the images, although there isn't a lot of how-to information. I guess you would call it more of an art magazine.

http://www.bandwmag.com/

I haven't seen Lenswork or Rangefinder before, but now I want to check them out.

[Xia_Ke]

Thanks for the suggestion Paul Just signed up for a trial issue :thumbsup:

[mtbbrian]

A good toy camera one is www.lightleaks.org
In the current issue, issue 8, they published an article my yours truly, about painting a Holga.
I wouldn't recommend the RangeFinder one, it's more oriented towards pro photographers and has NO rangefinder content whatsoever.
Brian

[Xia_Ke]

Thanks Brian Rangefinder is offering trial issues so figured might as well check it out but, from your description doesn't sound like y cup of tea. I had checked out Light Leaks Magazine. I may end up picking it up eventually as I'm having fun with my Holga but, right now I'm looking for something a little more oriented to traditional fine art B&W. You will be happy to know that I did load up some Portra into the Holga today I'll see if I can swing by Walmart this week as I am getting a stock pile of color and slide film ready for development

[another view]

I had a free subscription for Rangefinder for a few years but ended up not renewing it - why create more stuff for the recycle bin? It wasn't bad; just not for me. And yes, the title is a little deceptive - it's really an industry and pro photographer magazine.

One of my favorites is Photo Techniques. It's relatively thin and it is bi-monthly, but the quality of content is excellent. Lots of expert level wet darkroom articles as well as digital. David Vestal's column is the first thing I go to every time. The only reason it's thin is that there aren't 100 pages of ads...

I haven't read LensWork but also enjoy Brooks Jensen's podcasts and have thought of subscribing but I think I missed out on the new subscriber discount. Probably worth it anyway!

[Xia_Ke]

DAMN IT! I hesitated on pulling the trigger on Lenswork. Prices are back to normal now :mad2: That sucks! :mad2:

[Xia_Ke]

Hello,

I hope all the Magazine Publishers convert their magazine into e magazine.

Yuck, no way, not me Give me a nice hardcopy any day :thumbsup:

[Xia_Ke]

Call me old school, I like physical copies. e-zines work fine, save trees, etc but, there's just not for me. HATE e-books too. Give me a nice hardback any day.

[Xia_Ke]

Just as a little update, I got in my first issue of Rangefinder magazine in today... definitely NOT what I was looking for. It's great if you like advertisements and wedding photography I mean if wedding photography is your thing, it's seems great. Lots of pointers and the featured photographers had some fantastic work so, if this is your thing, I would recommend it. While I was flipping through it, Carla called. She was up at the Maine Mall, which is about an hour drive from us, and they have a Barnes and Noble there. "Honey, can I get you anything?", "Ooo, ooo, ooo.... Go to B&N and see if they have LensWork!" Now THIS is what I was after!!! If you like fine art b&w photography and don't want to deal with advertisements, this is the one to get. No ads, just photos, a couple interviews, and a couple articles. Only ads were in the very front and back and only for LensWork subscriptions and books. It's VERY well printed too. Now this lack of advertisement and good printing comes with a hefty price if you buy on the newsstand, $12.95 an issue Needless to say, I just purchased a subscription

[mjs1973]

Congrats on the new mag. Did you get the expanded subscription with the DVD? I have heard good things about it. Check out the Lenswork podcast too.

[Xia_Ke]

Hi Mike, I debated on it for a bit and decided to pass on the extended version for the time being. I have checked out their podcasts and they are great. I flipped through their books on the LensWork Extended page and think I might pick those up at some point. They look to be good reads.

[F-15_Flyer]

If you like photography as art, and I mean photography, not digital photoshopped commercial or wedding photography, etc etc etc, get Aperture. It's a very high quality magazine, book worthy even.

http://www.aperture.org/store/magazines.aspx

I reccommend this magazine to ANYONE who is interested in Fine Art Photography at its finest, it's well worth the money, and you will not be dissapointed.

[Xia_Ke]

Thanks for the suggestion F-15 Aperture is actually next on my list. B&W photography is obviously my favorite so I opted for LensWork first.

[cameron665]

I'm also looking for some good reading. I can't decide between LensWork or Black & White Magazine. Any recommendations?

[Xia_Ke]

Cameron, they both feature excellent b&w photography. Lenswork is geared towards photographers while B&W is geared towards collectors. In the end Lenswork wins out for me. The printing is beautiful and no ads to deal with.

[drg]

Are you talking about B&W magazine or Black & White Photography?

B&W is a Fine Arts publication, no doubt. The other is a UK publication with more of the photographer's interests in mind. Interviews and a more commercial bent (ads, reviews, etc).

Lens Work and another publication, Camera Arts, are both good sources to look at smaller portifolios and interviews with the photographer's and writings on photography.

[cameron665]

Sounds like LensWork is worth a look. Thanks for the recommendation.