Starting photography? (Digital Photo Magazine)

Member Name: beolens

Product:	Digital Photo Magazine
Date:	21/06/09 (18 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good when starting out

Disadvantages: repeats itself evry 12 months or so

When I took up photography it was mainly fuelled by wildlife magazines as that was my main passion, till one day I bought Digital camera magazine, and I was hooked. Aimed at the keen amateur amongst us there are hints and tips, projects to try at home, competitions, reviews and much more.
When feeling stuck for inspiration I often pick up a copy and see what the experts have done, or what the talented amateurs have sent in, and with their critique section you often see work that while at first glance is good could be improved, and experts' advice on how this could be done.

Each month focuses on a new topic and they will have advice on how to achieve certain shots, while showing examples of work that fits, but this is where my gripe with the magazine comes, all to often after twelve months they seem to repeat themselves, now I know there are only so many subjects you can look at but the coverage is not wide enough.

Available in most newsagents or supermarkets, at a cover price of £3.99 it is a compareable price to most monthly camer magazines. Subscriptions can be had at much cheaper rates and they come with a clean cover (no prices or barcodes etc).

In conclusion, the magazine is great if you are starting out, with decent explanations on terminology and ideas on what to try, but for people who are more experienced then this may not be the mag for you.

Summary: Good when starting out, but as you improve maybe a different mag will suit you more.