jakesteam Loc: Moore, SC

My wife and I would like to order as a gift for a friend a subscription to some type of photography magazine. He is a little past a beginner, and loves outdoor photos. any suggestions on one that my help him and be interesting would be greatly appriciated.

thanks

CJartist Loc: Ormond Beach

Welcome to the forum. My suggestion would be to go to the local book store and check out all the mags they have and go from there.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

If he likes outdoor photography, then "Outdoor Photographer" would be a good choice. There are more expensive magazines available, many from England. It would depend on what brand of camera he uses and how advanced he wants to become.

coondog Loc: Lost in Vermont

Outdoor Photography is pretty good. Oh, and welcome to the forum.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Here's a good book - http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-3rd-Photographs-Camera/dp/0817439390/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364129402&sr=1-1&keywords=understanding+exposure

CajonPhotog Loc: Shreveport, LA

There is one called "OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY", however when I went to the website, there wasn't much to see or do. You may have to be a member before you see anything. Just Google outdoor photography magazines and you should find several that would be good for him.

Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

I would get him a subscription to Outdoor Photographer. One of the few photography magazines that actually provide usable and interesting content rather than just advertising.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Frapha Loc: Tulsa, Oklahoma

I'd suggest Scott Kelby's Digital Photography Boxed Set, Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 -- The boxed set is available from Amazon for approx $40. EXCELLENT resource for a beginner, well written, easily understood and current.

Bruce with a Canon Loc: Islip

another vote for Scott Kelby's books

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

I pick up at News Stand " Digital SLR photography" from England :thumbup:

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I looked at their site. They don't seem to be pushing subscriptions. I saw nothing about ordering one, although you can buy individual digital magazines.

whiteeagle2173 Loc: Corpus Christi, Tx 78408

Awhile back I subscribed to Natl Geographic newsletter and there are many things for a kid to do. Here is a link to the Kids section.
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/photos/ .
Not knowing his age, he might be interested in other things there. I got a ebook free from them in the form of pdf.
Well, here's other links I found:
Guide to photography, Photography Basics. 15 pages.

***************

A years subscription to the Natl Geo Mag, ya know the yellow one is $15.00

********

The Complete National Geographic on 7 DVD-ROMs 123 years of the yellow mag.
Price: $79.95 Sale Price: $49.95

Browse 123 years of National Geographic magazine—more than 1,400 issues, 8,000 articles, 200,000 photographs, and hundreds of maps exactly as they appeared in print. Our definitive collection of every issue of National Geographic magazine through 2011 is digitally reproduced in high resolution. Use the visual interface to explore a topic, find photographs, browse the globe, or wander on your own expedition. Requires Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000 or Mac® OS X v10.4 or later. Internet access required for some features.
******
http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/?source=events_home This is the link to the Home page. Just surf through it and you will all sorts of things to do and see.

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Don't forget all the FREE PDF Downloads

http://www.slrphotographyguide.com/blog/beginner-tips/photography-pdf-ebook.html

cockney greg Loc: London E17

Hi Jakesteam and welcome. What side of the pond are you on? makes a difference to the answer.