Yes, it is fun to have photographer friends around you to get first-hand knowledge. But if want to improve more, photography forums are the place to seek knowledge. These amazing photography forums connect photographers from all over the world. They share their photography works, tips, and tricks in these forums. I came to know about these forums from Facebook photography groups. Ever since then, I’ve learned a lot from some amazing photographers across the globe.
This online community is a great place to discuss and share anything and everything about photography. You can even share your queries and get answers for them. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, it doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or a professional; these forums are for all. Here are some of my favorite online photography forums to join today:
- DPReview – I found DPReview very recently and completely love the forum. If there’s one forum that you want to choose to get answers for all things about photography, this is it. Any questions you have on photography, you will get quick answers from fellow photographers. For me, it is one of the most active forums on photography. What do you wish to know about photography? Here you can get any tips for beginner photography as well as learn about various advanced techniques. You will get in-depth answers.
- Photo.net – When it’s Photo.net, you come across all levels of enthusiastic photographers here. Why are you pursuing photography? Is it to pursue photography as a hobby or to build a business around it? This is the place for you. The new-age design of the web page attracts photographers more as it becomes easy to navigate. If there’s one forum where you can get an abundance of information on photography, then Photo.net is the forum to visit. This site not only shares information through articles and discussions, but you can also enroll in their courses. And after DPReview, Photo.net has a huge number of active followers waiting to answer even hard questions.
- LightStalking – Looking for an easy-to-navigate forum that is engaging and also full of priceless information? Then LightStalking is the best place as they offer freebies, guides, and articles. As photographers, we all would love high-quality tutorials that solve our deep queries on the subject. That’s why I love LightStalking, and it has tutorials for all levels of photographers. Not only the forum offers excellent tutorials, but also it’s always active. So, you will find that the discussion boards get quick responses. Hold on, when it comes to LightStalking, there’s more. Won’t you like excellent photographic challenges? If yes, then this forum is here throwing challenges at photographers of every level. It will definitely encourage all to get creative with their photographs and participate in the challenges.
- The Photo Forum – For an amateur and a professional photographer, The Photo Forum is a treasure house. Whether you are into film photography or digital photography, or both, its dedicated photography sections are great. You can even get information on mirrorless cameras at The Photo Forum. If you want to have in-depth knowledge of vintage cameras and new camera gear, this forum is for you. Every month the forum sets TPF Photo Challenge, and you can participate here and along with others. It can help you to take your photography to the next level when you participate in the challenge.
- Photography Forum – Are you looking for a compact place where you can receive structured answers for anything related to photography? Then Photography Forum is the one for you. This excellent forum is a powerhouse of all the tips and tricks of photography. Of course, Photography Forum is not only for beginners but also advanced photographers. Yes, you can just search things on Youtube and get quick answers to your queries. However, a forum like this is priceless.
- Amateur Photographer – As an amateur photographer, you will love the community of Amateur Photographer. You will find the forum active, and everyone is willing to answer all the questions asked here. You will find everything here with ease as all the discussions are put into organized sections. If you use the camera from a particular brand, like used canon cameras or other brands, you will find discussions on them. At Amateur Photography, beginner photographers can learn from various photography games and news. Its photo galleries also draw interest in the forum. I will suggest you start with its Beginner’s Corner.
- Photography Talk – Are you a complete novice in your photography journey? Then Photography Talk can be a good place for you to join as it has free e-books, articles, and good how-to guides. Here photographers of all levels join in discussions on editing, research on camera equipment, photography tips, and many more. The site also allows photographers to set their albums and guide them to progress in their field of interest steadily.
- Flickr – Previously, Flickr was just a place for sharing images, similar to Instagram. Even though its popularity has dropped as a photography-sharing forum, it is still a treasure for photographers. If you want to experiment with photography processing, you will get tons of practical information. Many photographers share their trials, mistakes, and successes, attempting various tips and tricks. So, it becomes easier for you to learn.
- Reddit (r/photography) – If you want to stay up-to-date with photography-related news and information, Reddit is right. Here users can indulge in discussions on anything and everything. Even though it’s not a dedicated photography-related forum, its photography community is highly active. The r/photography forum is a gem for all types of photographers. As a beginner or an expert, you will love the discussions and learn a lot to hone your skills. Just name a photography-related topic; you will find it here and even join in the discussions. This forum will help you to add more to your skills.
Apart from all these forums, I am here to share all my personal tips and tricks with you. As I am also learning the processes and trying to master different photography skills, I would love to take you on the journey. Let’s learn together with one step at a time.
