Remember that there are two reasons to run a magazine. One is to talk about the subject, and the other is to sell advertising space. Quite a few magazines seem to forget the first.
( I must declare my vested interest as they used one of my pictures for the "opening shot" this month)
I got quite confused when I started reading this thread, until I realised it was referring to the USA Outdoor Photographer rather than the the UK Outdoor Photography. I can back up Mr Teague and recommend the UK OP ( I must declare my vested interest as they used one of my pictures for the "opening shot" this month)
Preaching to the converted in a niche corner of the internet may make us feel better, but contributing pro-film articles (or even just film photographs if, like me, you ain't much of a writer) might make a difference.
I like what Jerold said:split contrast printing, RH Designs timers, different paper developers such as Amidol, alternative processes, use of large format cameras, etc. Topics which generate the most questions on the forum. Seems to be a core group of people here ho could do such things well. I would be willing to pay for that as I assume many would.
I been thinking about this for a while and of course... I keep getting told that I should start my own magazine, specifically what some of my ideas are is to have a variety of issues dealing with all aspects of LF Photography and Alt. Processes... especially some if not all the things mentioned above by Jerold... I would to prefer to only do B/W issues but it doesnt mean I will never do a color issue.. that will need to be discussed by me and my group of writers and etc... Which I have not found any volunteers for this step... I want to have advertisers only dealing with traditional photography and i know this may piss a few people off but I like traditional rather then the digital side... so no digital advertisers... I want a monthly issues with great issues and the stuff readers want... of course with high quality print work from a reliable printer.... I want to have a place in the magazine where people cant advertise there darkroom rental places worldwide and etc... I am also in the talks with a few companies about becoming a disrtibutor of there products so it is available at all times of the year and not 2 times a year.... I hope to call it "Silver Gelatin" by the way I have the copyright for the name... Let me know what you all think and also OP sucks...
Sorry, I just need to vent a little bit. I just got the new OP today (Aug. 2007), and once again am disgusted by the complete lack of coverage for all outdoor photographers. Every article is digital this and digital that. I encourage everyone that gets the magazine to read the article on pg. 56 and post your thoughts. The article talks about how digital photography has supassed film (35mm anyway) mostly pertaining to publication. That may be true, but it's just the way the article is written, with things like "the media [film] is rapidly disappearing as a force in nature photography," and "there are a few diehards who love film who want to put down digital rather than simply accept their love for film." These lines are complete ignorance.
So then I see an article on black and white, only to find that it only talks about converting to B&W from a digital file. I've been getting OP for about 10 years and used to really really love it! But in the past 2 years or so, the complete lack to even recognize that film exists and run some articles on it really gets to me. I used to love when they would showcase Monte Neglar or John Sexton. This may be the last year for me. I'll stick to View Camera and Photo Techniques. Those are some good photography magazines!
that I heard about from another APUG member was "EMULSION, although I have not see a copy.; and I think it follows large format
I would suggest to Brian (and all), write letters to the editor of Outdoor Photo. Be polite and articulate in explaining the significant advantages of film for outdoors (and many other) applications.
I would suggest to Brian (and all), write letters to the editor of Outdoor Photo. Be polite and articulate in explaining the significant advantages of film for outdoors (and many other) applications. Such as quality images that gives you huge enlargements. Such as no battery dependence if you're using a Rolleiflex or other mechanical camera. Explain why you think this article is inadequate. Publishers do pay at least some attention to readers, especially subscribers. To anyone who cancels their subscription, be sure and let them know WHY. I haven't really read the magazine in years or I would also. We should try and keep film usage alive in these type of publications.
Steve Perry
I can back up Mr Teague and recommend the UK OP ( I must declare my vested interest as they used one of my pictures for the "opening shot" this month)
Emulsion magazine - I paid for a subscription about two months ago, but got no response from several emails and even different email addresses. I had to get my money back via Paypal. Either they are on some long vacation, their computer has been down for weeks, or maybe some business problem. Hopefully they will continue to publish.
I think Emulsion is entirely a labor of love. Unfortunately, love's labor may be lost when the folks who have undertaken to publish it are part time in every sense of the term. I've not yet chosen to subscribe for that reason. I wish Aggie well, but have not yet been convinced that Emulsion is anything more than the project of dilettantes. I hope I'm proven wrong.
I'm afraid I'm inclined to agree.I think Emulsion is entirely a labor of love. Unfortunately, love's labor may be lost when the folks who have undertaken to publish it are part time in every sense of the term. I've not yet chosen to subscribe for that reason. I wish Aggie well, but have not yet been convinced that Emulsion is anything more than the project of dilettantes. I hope I'm proven wrong.
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Is this guidance or opinion?
Hey John, see yer sportin' a new badge there.
Opinion. Be guided by it as you may.....or may not.
Tsk, Tsk, George. If you want to play with the big kids, you have play nicely.
Steve
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