JPG Magazine

"Your world in pictures."

JPG Magazine is meant for all ages but directly appeals to those photo enthusiasts that wish to share their photos and stories. The way it works is people can upload their pictures on their computer, send them to the JPG site, and pick a theme that their photo can be viewed under. Peers then vote for the photos they wish to see in the next issue of the magazine and the JPG editors make the final selections. If your photo is published in the magazine you receive a year subscription and $100.

The content of the magazine consists of people’s stories basically sharing their love for photography. There are articles on techniques, style, and people’s personal likes and dislikes. Every page has a picture as the focal point.

I myself am not a photographer but my roommate has a subscription to the magazine and I really enjoy looking at the photos. The photos are usually very unique and some have fascinating stories behind them that are fun to read.

The magazine gets most of its profits from magazine subscriptions and advertisements. If you go to the JPG Magazine site there is a long picture on the side that says “Give the gift of JPG” and has a link that says “Advertise with Us”. The advertisements are usually for photography equipment, photo printers, and other photography related items.

There are stories and pictures sent from all around the world, so there is a great variety of ideas and styles. Check it out.