Comments on: JPG Magazine

JPG Magazine

macadamiaranch — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 18:19:36 -0800

JPG Magazine is accepting submissions until October 4. via halcyon

By: majick

majick — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 19:18:34 -0800

Um. There doesn't appear to be any content there beyond a "send us y0rz jpgz" beg.

By: srboisvert

srboisvert — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 19:24:50 -0800

I like the fact the only pictures currently on the site of jpg magazine are gifs. [2]

By: amberglow

amberglow — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 19:38:52 -0800

It's wrong that you don't even get one free issue of the magazine if accepted. (although the publicity could be worthwhile)

By: Bdave

Bdave — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 20:41:05 -0800

Hmmm. Nice concept. Average delivery/reward. Nice way to ~~make money from/exploit~~ support the burgeoning 'photoblog' community. Or maybe I'm judging too early.

By: squirrel

squirrel — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 20:51:02 -0800

Just what I don't need: a paper magazine full of amateur digital images. Is there somereason why this would be better than browsing photoblogs? I can think of a lot of reasons why it's worse... killing trees for no reasons ranking among the top.

By: sylloge

sylloge — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 20:52:16 -0800

For those who don't read it all the way through, it should be pointed out that it's being started by two hugely talented photographers. I say G-d bless 'em for even trying - print mags are a hard thing to pull off and if they do it, it'll be a great thing to have. (On preview - Bdave, I think you probably are judging too early. Submitting is voluntary (obviously), and some people just others to see their stuff and don't care a lot about cash. If you want/need to sell your photos, don't submit them. In any case, I don't think Derek and Heather are starting it for the money. "It's all about the love.")

By: dobbs

dobbs — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 21:28:26 -0800

I agree with amberglow on the issue thing. Most small mags will pay writers with free copies, not charge them a discounted price. That said, I'm a big fan of Heather's work and wish her the best with it. In the meantime, there already is an amateur photo mag. It's b&w and has been around for 17 years: Shots. The content is often hit and miss but it's well worth seeking out, imo.

By: woil

woil — Wed, 22 Sep 2004 02:03:01 -0800

I'd second sylloge - everything that Derek ever touches is pretty sweet. Didn't he do kvetch back in the day?

By: jragon

jragon — Thu, 23 Sep 2004 09:52:33 -0800

If I ever do something like this, I would like to request that no one link me on metafilter. Thank you.

By: macadamiaranch

macadamiaranch — Thu, 23 Sep 2004 14:25:51 -0800

Metatalk. Might as well complete the circle for posterity.

By: crunchland

crunchland — Thu, 23 Sep 2004 15:49:49 -0800

I don't care what you naysayers say. I'm contributin'.