I get asked this a lot. I read a ton of photograpy magazines but here are three of my favorites.

No fluff:


Artsy Fartsy:


Surprisingly good articles:


And yours?

Digital Photo Pro.

Ive never bought a photograhic mag in my life but read this each month from cover to cover (sometimes twice) I need to see why someone took that shot & whats going on behind it...technique is simply art...subjective & always open to a million different interpretations so i dont worry about it.

I prefer the french version of Photo magazine, when I can find it. More risque, but also more daring overall. Always interesting images.

http://www.photo.fr/

I also like American Photo, Digital Photo Pro, and National Geographic mentioned above. In addition, I really like Lenswork:



Erich

Outdoor Photographer

Only bought one about year ago DCMAG it is nice because i only read it dont know about others
One you mentioned also look fantastic

I prefer Lenswork over Aperture now. My other favorite is PhotoLife.

Have to check out Rangefinder. I'm always on the lookout for a good photography magazine--as opposed to a monthly gear review/ad packet.

Rangefinder is my fave! Bill gets it for free as a "pro" photographer. He was going to get rid of his subscription. I yelped. We still get it. Wonderful magazine (and for free, too.). I don't think it costs that terribly much otherwise.

I love LensWork, but I consider it an exatravagance as I buy it for the writing and inspiration. And it is 10.00 on the newstands. I have bought some of the books. A new one is out that I plan to order. (I don't think it is new anymore, but I haven't ordered it yet)

If that photoshop magazine is on a subject I am interested in, I buy it. Same with lots of magazines. My main gripe is very expensive photo mags with a CD in them. I can't afford them, they cost as much as many books, and they cannot be returned for a refund if not what was expected.

ginger (There are some nature mags in the 5.00 and under range that I buy and enjoy.)

Nothing is as informative as Rangefinder, IMO.

I also buy local mags for photography possibilities. Such as the very nice magazine, Charleston. Very upscale. The ads are not all in my range, but I can get ideas on what and how to photograph in this area..........in which I always am!

I have a free digital subscription (have to read it on the puter) to Popular Photography and Imaging. Its decent enough, but am looking for more to read.

We also get in Aperature, Professional Photographer, Photo District News, PSA Journal, NewsPhotographer, RPS Journal, and American Photo at the Library I work at, so I look at all of those too.

I'll have to try Rangefinder, if I ever see it on a shelf. Must not have great distribution, I don't recall seeing it at either B&N or Borders.

BTW, for anyone who has Photoshop, you really should spend the $100 annually if you can afford it, and join the NAPP. They have an outstanding sorta-monthly magazine filled with great tips.



I also see the mag on store shelves, if you don't want to/can't join.

In addition to American Photo and DPP, mentioned above, I enjoy Photo life.

http://photolife.com/

This is actually one of my fav's as well That cover was fantastic this month.

Originally Posted by wxwax BTW, for anyone who has Photoshop, you really should spend the $100 annually if you can afford it, and join the NAPP. They have an outstanding sorta-monthly magazine filled with great tips. I also see the mag on store shelves, if you don't want to/can't join.

Now that i would buy !

Originally Posted by gus Now that i would buy !

Well worth it, man, great tips, very user friendly.

Originally Posted by wxwax Well worth it, man, great tips, very user friendly.

So on their website they talk about $99 membership...does that get you a free monthly mag as well ? The camera im comfortable with..CS2 im dying on.

Originally Posted by gus So on their website they talk about $99 membership...does that get you a free monthly mag as well ? The camera im comfortable with..CS2 im dying on.

Yeah, giving them $99 means they send you the magazine. If you want, I can send you a copy so you can decide for yourself if it's worth it.

You get other benefits, but not sure how much the shopping discount would help you in Oz.

Originally Posted by wxwax Yeah, giving them $99 means they send you the magazine. If you want, I can send you a copy so you can decide for yourself if it's worth it. You get other benefits, but not sure how much the shopping discount would help you in Oz.

'guess we should give it a try.

Seems like every most photography magazines I pick up are either really expensive or 75% ads. Like gus, the only magazine I currently subscribe to is National Geographic. However, I am definatley going to have to check out some of the magazines that have been suggested in this thread.

Lately I've been checking out more photography podcasts since they are free and ad free. I look forward to one day finding the Andy's photo tips podcast out there.