JPG Magazine

September 21, 2004 6:19 PM

JPG Magazine is accepting submissions until October 4. via halcyon
posted by macadamiaranch (11 comments total)

Um. There doesn't appear to be any content there beyond a "send us y0rz jpgz" beg.
posted by majick at 7:18 PM on September 21, 2004

I like the fact the only pictures currently on the site of jpg magazine are gifs. [2]
posted by srboisvert at 7:24 PM on September 21, 2004

It's wrong that you don't even get one free issue of the magazine if accepted. (although the publicity could be worthwhile)
posted by amberglow at 7:38 PM on September 21, 2004

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.
posted by bdave at 8:41 PM on September 21, 2004

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.
posted by squirrel at 8:51 PM on September 21, 2004

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.")
posted by sylloge at 8:52 PM on September 21, 2004

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.
posted by dobbs at 9:28 PM on September 21, 2004

I'd second sylloge - everything that Derek ever touches is pretty sweet. Didn't he do kvetch back in the day?
posted by woil at 2:03 AM on September 22, 2004

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

Thank you.
posted by jragon at 9:52 AM on September 23, 2004

Metatalk. Might as well complete the circle for posterity.
posted by macadamiaranch at 2:25 PM on September 23, 2004

I don't care what you naysayers say. I'm contributin'.
posted by crunchland at 3:49 PM on September 23, 2004