Photography Forums

Whether you've just picked up your very first camera or you're a seasoned pro, posting on an internet photography forum can be an excellent resource. It's a great way to network with other photographers, learn new tips and techniques, have your photos critiqued, ask any questions you might have about your equipment, enter photo contests, learn about upcoming photo events, and make friends with people who have similar interests. Here are some forums you might want to consider checking out:

MyLot Photography

Shutterbug Magazine

The Shutterbugs

The Photo Forum

Photo Takers

Photo Forum

Fred Miranda

Photozo

Pop Photo

Shutterstock

Places To Take Pictures

Are you looking for a good place to take pictures? Then check out PopPhoto.com's list of 30 Photo-Friendly Cities

What The Duck

WhatTheDuck.net

Online Photo Editors

This article has a nice side by side comparison chart for various online photo editing programs... most of which are free!

15 Online Photo Editors Compared

Infrared Photography

Do you want to take photographs that look like this?




With LifePixel Infrared Conversion infrared photography has never been easier! You can convert your digital camera to take incredible infrared images with ease. I just got my Nikon D50 converted, and I am so very pleased!

For more information on infrared photography and the conversion services LifePixel provides, check out their website

Shopping Online

Anyone who buys camera equipment online should be careful and be aware of scams. Here is an article that has more information and advice about scams and shopping online:

Beware Of Scams When Shopping For Cameras Online

The best reputable online camera shop I've found is Sigma4Less They have the best prices, excellent customer service, and the fastest shipping of any online store I've ever bought from.

I would also recommend Adorama and B&H.

Shooting RAW

A short, informative article that explains the benefits of shooting RAW: Why RAW Works