Better Photography
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Better Photography is an Indian monthly photography magazine.[2][1] It was established in Bombay in 1997.[4]
Cover of August 2014 issue | |
| Chief Editor | K Madhavan Pillai |
|---|---|
| Categories | Photography, lifestyle[1] |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Format | Print (paperback), web[2] |
| Circulation | 1 lakh+ [3] |
| Publisher | Network18 Media & Investments Ltd.[1] |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Country | India |
| Based in | Bombay (presently Mumbai) |
| Language | English |
| Website | Official website Publisher website |
The magazine features photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Kishor Parekh, Ansel Adams, Homai Vyarawalla, David Alan Harvey, S. Paul and Steve McCurry.[2] It has won annual awards such as Photographer of the Year, Wedding Photographer of the Year, Young Photographer of the Year, and Better Photography Excellence Awards.[3]
Collector's edition special issue
On completion of 13 years, a 600-page collector's edition special was released in June 2010, which included an interview with photographer David Alan Harvey, and four 100-page pocket guides: '′The Natural World′', '′People & Portraits, Beautiful Landscapes′' and '′Stunning Macros′, as part of its newly launched series Secrets of Shooting'′. It tied-up with National Geographic magazine for a joint special subscription offer from this issue. The issue had 60 per cent editorial content, compared to the regular 70 per cent.[3]
Background
The magazine is operated by Indian media and entertainment company Network 18.[2]
Sister publications
- Forbes India, the Indian edition of Forbes
- Overdrive, an Indian monthly automotive magazine
- Better Interiors, an interior design publication[2]