Photography Magazines
At a time were there is a tremendous amount of information and reading material readily available thanks to the Internet, I find that I’m still drawn to the glossy hard copy magazines which I can carry around with me and flick through. Over the years I’ve evolved through subscriptions and regular purchases across many different categories. I’ve read young women’s mags, celebrity news, health, fitness, food, travel, home and garden not to mention all the art/hobby related magazines on card making, jewellery, scrap booking and photography to name a few. I have to admit, I’m a magazine junkie. In case you’re wondering, no I don’t work for any publication, it’s all for personal interest. Being a hoarder, you can imagine I’ve accumulated boxes and piles of magazines since there’s many issues which I can’t seem to part with. You know, one day I may want to refer back to something I want to make or read over again… Hmmm I hear you say.
When I bought an iPad I convinced myself that I would move away from the glossies to electronic editions and save a few trees along the way. The international magazines were often cheaper too. Great, all the incentives were there. So I started off well, navigating through screens and the extra interactive video content. Like any well established habit you want to break, I’d limited my hard copy glossies down to one ongoing subscription (+ a digital copy) and I’d treat myself to the occasional paper copies here and there. Except for when I travel, then it all goes out the window. Well not literally, remember I don’t throw them out. With some airlines placing restrictions on using electronic devices, I’ve convinced myself I need to buy glossy copies of what I’d like to read while in transit. As if this wasn’t enough, if I’m going to an English-speaking country, I can’t refrain from glancing through the rows of new magazines which I normally don’t get to see and pick up a few of these too. Magazines are officially part of my travel budget nowadays.
So that’s how I’ve got to this point. Five different local and international magazines I’ve bought on photography alone in the last month or so sitting on my table. Lots of great articles which make for interesting reading and inspirational photos. We’re now also coming into the festive season so I know my library will grow, with all the Christmas editions of my favourite food magazines soon to make their way into my home too. There are new recipes to look for and try out. Macadamia and white chocolate shortbread biscuits anyone? I might need to have a good think about my list of New Year’s resolutions for 2015.
So are you a magazine junkie like me? I’d love to hear about which glossies you love to read.
Happy reading!
Georgia
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