''Practical Photography'' was a UK monthly photography magazine published by the
Bauer Media Group since it was acquired from
EMAP
Ascential plc, formerly EMAP, is a British business-to-business media business specialising in exhibitions & festivals and information services. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.
History
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in 2008. Established in 1959, It ceased publishing on 2 June 2020 following Bauer Publishing's decision to stop printing many of its magazines due to the economic impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic
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The magazine included subject guides, camera and editing tutorials, interviews, Q&As and product reviews, as well as how-to videos. It also featured Camera School, an annual camera skills course for beginners. When it ceased publication, the group editor was Ben Hawkins.
Alongside a monthly magazine, ''Practical Photography'' could also be found on social media, including the popular Practical Photography Talk Facebook group and its YouTube channel Practical Photography Magazine.
Staff
Staff members for the magazine (as of last publication):
* Group Editor, Ben Hawkins
* Deputy Editor, Chris Parker
* Features Editor, Adam Atkins
* Gear and Technique Editor, Kirk Schwarz
* Senior Art Editor, Chris Robinson
* Videographer, Jake Kindred
* Production Editor, Marie Marsh
* Editorial Assistant, Beth Mackman
References
External links
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1959 establishments in the United Kingdom
Bauer Group (UK)
Visual arts magazines published in the United Kingdom
Monthly magazines published in the United Kingdom
Magazines established in 1959
Photography magazines
Photography in the United Kingdom
2020 disestablishments in the United Kingdom
Defunct magazines published in the United Kingdom
Magazines disestablished in 2020
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