Practical Photography

Practical Photography was a UK monthly photography magazine published by the Bauer Media Group since it was acquired from EMAP in 2008.^[1] Established in 1959,^[2] 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.^[3] 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.

Practical Photography

Practical Photography's final issue, published in August 2020
Editor	Ben Hawkins
Categories	Photography
Frequency	Monthly
Publisher	Bauer Consumer Media
Founded	1959
Final issue	2 June 2020 (2020-06-02)
Country	GBR
Language	English
Website	practicalphotography.com (redirects to What's The Best?, a subsidiary of Bauer Media)

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