Which photography magazines focus more on inspiration and technique than gear?
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I'm looking for photography magazines that are available internationally and are aimed at photographers who already know the basics. I'd prefer titles that emphasize inspiration, shooting technique, and photographers' ideas rather than heavy post-processing coverage or lots of expensive gear reviews. What magazines would you recommend?
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The canonical answer would be "any photography magazine that doesn't have the word 'digital' in its title". That said, I have found the British magazines "Digital SLR User" and "Digital SLR photography" to be rather good. Either one, not both; they are rather similar.
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A good rule of thumb is to look for magazines that emphasize photographs, technique, and artist interviews rather than lots of gear reviews and ads. From the suggestions given, these stand out:
- photo technique: recommended for strong tutorials plus useful inspiration and technique.
- Aperture: more inspiration-focused, with photographs and discussion from artists about their work.
- B&W: similar to Aperture, but specifically centered on black-and-white photography.
- Nature Photographer: a good choice if you enjoy nature-focused content with technique and fieldwork.
- Outdoor Photography Canada: more location- and expedition-oriented, with some gear coverage but a stronger emphasis on shooting.
A few broader or more gear-oriented titles were also mentioned:
- Digital SLR User and Digital SLR Photography were described as better than many “digital” magazines, though they overlap heavily.
- Shutterbug was noted as broader in scope, but with more reviews, news, and advertising.
If your goal is to widen your horizons, magazines like Aperture, B&W, and photo technique sound closest to what you want.
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