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Your Premier Photography Magazine in Belfast
Source Magazine is a quarterly photography magazine established in Belfast, Northern Ireland, dedicated to showcasing emerging photographic work and engaging with contemporary photography through news, features, and reviews. Since its inception, the publication has served as a vital platform for critical discourse on photography, offering insights into exhibitions, books, and artistic practices from Ireland, the UK, and beyond. The magazine maintains an extensive online archive of writing and visual content, complementing its print and digital editions.As the longest-running photographic review in the UK following the closure of Creative Camera in 2001, Source Magazine has built a reputation comparable to international titles such as Aperture, Camera Austria, and Katalog. Distributed across the UK, Ireland, and internationally, the publication combines editorial expertise with a commitment to advancing photographic dialogue through curated selections, graduate photography showcases, and thematic explorations.
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Print Subscriptions
Digital Subscriptions
Institutional Subscriptions
Back Issues
Graduate Photography Online
Highlights and features
- We specialise in contemporary photography analysis and emerging artist showcases
- Our archive provides access to decades of critical photographic discourse
- We offer both print and digital subscription formats for global accessibility
- Our graduate photography features highlight emerging talent internationally
- We maintain rigorous editorial standards established over 20+ years of publication
Services
Print Subscriptions
Our print subscriptions deliver professionally curated photography content quarterly through high-quality physical publications. Designed for collectors and professionals, these editions feature in-depth analysis, exhibition reviews, and selected photographic works. Subscribers gain access to tangible archives that complement our digital offerings while supporting the continuation of critical photographic discourse.
Digital Subscriptions
Digital subscriptions provide instant access to current and archived content through our secure online platform. This format includes interactive features, searchable archives, and mobile compatibility for professionals requiring flexible access. Subscribers benefit from regular updates and supplementary digital-only content while maintaining connection to our core editorial standards.
Graduate Photography Online
This dedicated platform showcases selected graduate photography work from BA and MA/MFA programs. Featuring curated selections and phase-based exhibitions, it serves as a launchpad for emerging photographers. The service includes selector interviews and thematic presentations that document contemporary photographic education trends across international institutions.
Back Issues
We offer access to historical editions through our back issues service, preserving photographic discourse from past decades. These physical and digital archives provide valuable research material for academics, students, and collectors. Each issue maintains its original editorial context while contributing to ongoing photographic scholarship and historical analysis.
Thematic Features
Our thematic features explore specific photographic concepts through specially selected content. These curated editions examine topics like 'Body Language' through critical essays, artist features, and exhibition documentation. Designed to stimulate deeper understanding, they combine contemporary perspectives with historical context to advance photographic dialogue within academic and professional communities.
Questions
What subscription formats do you offer?
We provide print subscriptions, digital subscriptions, and institutional subscription options to accommodate different preferences and professional requirements.
How can I access past issues?
Back issues are available through our online archive or as physical copies through our subscription service for historical editions.
Do you feature emerging photographers?
Yes, our Graduate Photography Online section showcases selected BA and MA/MFA graduate work through annual exhibitions and digital features.
What geographical areas do you cover?
We focus on Irish and UK photographic developments while maintaining international relevance through our content and distribution network.
How long have you been publishing?
Since 2001, we have maintained continuous publication as the UK's longest-running photographic review magazine.
What additional online content is available?
Our website features web articles, exhibition reviews, thematic features, and supplementary material that expands on our print editions.
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