Top 5 Publications to Further Your Education

My current stack of magazines -
I'll go through them in one sitting!

Once you graduate from the Photography program, your schooling may be complete but your education certainly isn't! Flipping through industry magazines will introduce you to new techniques and inspirational artists, provide opportunities for discounts on advertised products, and keep you abreast of industry news and contests. Joining a professional organization can give you the benefit of certain publications and online resources, and there are several unaffiliated options as well. Here are my top 5 that I look forward to reading:

1. Professional Photographer. A membership to Professional Photographers of America, Inc. (PPA) includes a subscription to my favorite photography magazine, which is full of business tips, gear reviews, and gorgeous images!

2. Photo District News (PDN). Joining Wedding and Portrait Photographers International will snag you a subscription to PDN.

3. Rangefinder. Along with PDN, a membership to WPPI will get you a subscription to Rangefinder. Though the two are published by the same company, each magazine features unique content.

4. Popular Photography. I remember reading this way back when I was into photography as a hobby. It is an established publication with a great reputation that continues to deliver quality content online and in print.

5. Photoshop User Magazine. Digital photography does not end with the click of the shutter. Check out Scott Kelby's publication to help hone your editing skills.

Which magazines do you look to for inspiration and furthering your education? Add to the list by commenting below!

-Friday Ambassador

Works Cited:

"Magazine - KelbyOne." Photoshop User Magazine. KelbyOne, LLC, 2014. Web. 07 Aug. 2014.

"PDN." PDN - Photo District News. Emerald Expositions, 2014. Web. 7 Aug. 2014.

"PopPhoto." Digital Camera Reviews, Photography Tips and More. Bonnier Corp., 2014. Web. 07 Aug. 2014.

"Professional Photographer Magazine: Weddings." Professional Photographer Magazine. Professional Photographer Magazine, 2014. Web. 07 Aug. 2014.

"Rangefinder - Imaging and Photography Magazine." Rangefinder Magazine. Emerald Expositions, 2014. Web. 07 Aug. 2014.