Which print photography magazines are aimed at professionals and focus more on photography than gear or post-processing?
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I'm looking for print photography magazines that generally cater to working or advanced photographers rather than beginners. Ideally they would emphasize photography, technique, artistry, or the business of photography, with little emphasis on Photoshop/post-processing advice and not too much focus on gear reviews. Country-specific suggestions are fine, since print availability often varies by region.
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Canon produces a quarterly Magazine that is distributed to it's Canon Pro Services (CPS) members, titled; CPN Canon Professional Network.
If you are a Canon User with a minimum of 2 x Pro Bodies(40D or above) and 3 x L Lenses, you can join CPS Silver service by registering and listing these on the Canon CPS online portal
The Magazine is a mixture of articles from Pro Shooters providing anecdotal references and experiences as well as sections on tips, tech solutions, commercials and brand marketing techniques etc.
I believe Nikon also produces a Tri-yearly magazine called Nikon Pro.
Please do take into account, I live and work in UK and Europe and therefore, cannot guarantee that the CPN magazine is available outside of this region. There may also be an annual cost for different countries and different tiers. There is no current charge for it in the UK.
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Print magazine availability is often region-specific, but the community suggested several titles that may fit your criteria.
UK-oriented options mentioned were Professional Photographer, Professional Photography, British Journal of Photography, Photo Professional, and Black And White Photography. Of those, Black And White Photography was noted as a strong fit for emphasizing photography itself, though it may not be exclusively aimed at professionals.
A North American example mentioned was Photo Life, which focuses on technique, artistry, and running a photography business, though it still includes some tutorials and gear reviews.
Brand-specific professional magazines were also noted: Canon Professional Network (CPN), distributed to Canon Pro Services members, and Nikon Pro. These are aimed at professional users but naturally include brand-related content.
So yes—professional-focused print magazines do exist, but the best match will depend on your country and whether you want an independent publication or a manufacturer-backed one.
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