D-Photo
Encyclopedia
Overview
D-Photo is a bi-monthly full colour, perfect bound photography magazine (and associated website) that focuses on the popularity of digital photography and the huge demand for information on cameras and photography related products in New Zealand.Following in the footsteps of Parkside Media
Parkside Media
Parkside Media is New Zealand's 2nd largest independent publisher representing 2% of the magazine market. Its offices are in Grey Lynn, Auckland. Established late in 1990 it is owned by Greg Vincent....
’s successful consumer technology and photography industry stable mates, Tone magazine
Tone magazine
Tone is a bi-monthly magazine combining coverage of technological developments in New Zealand and from around the world with reviews on the latest consumer products available in New Zealand....
and The Photographers Mail, D-Photo caters to novice, amateur, and enthusiast photographers alike.
Magazine contents
As of the December/January 2009 issue (#27), the typical magazine contents include:- Editor and contributor columns
- Newly released products and imaging events
- Product and software reviews
- Readers’ letters
- Articles outlining tips, tricks and techniques (such as image editing, lighting techniques, etc)
- Interviews with prominent professional photographers
- Photo competitions
Website
Daily news articles are available weekdays which are additional to magazine content. Full magazine articles and competition results are available from previous issues, often including additional photos and information (including videos) that could not be fitted into the magazine.A forum is run as a subsite to encourage user interaction. Users can purchase books related to photography, as well as back issues and subscriptions in the online shop.
The website is run by Convergent Online Media, a separate company owned by Greg Vincent (owner of Parkside Media) and Darren Cottingham.
Editorial staff
Editor Steve Hart has been with the magazine since 2006 taking over from original editor Kathryn BartlettNotable contributors include Fraser Kitt, Wayne Lorimer, Hans Weichselbaum, David Maida, Jackie Ranken, Mike Langford and Harley Ogier.