8 Resources to Become a Better Photographer

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No matter where you are in your photography experience, you can always learn something new.  I have found these resources to be my favorites in getting ahead in photography.  The best part of these are that they are mostly all free, or minimal costs so we can put that extra money towards the new gear we want!

 

  1. Skillshare – http://www.skillshare.com

This is my new favorite learning site. They have a free option as well as a paid one, which opens up even more tutorials. The video tutorials are all amazingly done and super informative. I have only started watching the photography ones, but they have a lot of creative categories. The people doing the videos are pros in their own categories, which is rad. My favorite thing about this site is the length of the videos. With everyone so busy nowadays the videos are usually an hour or less so you feel that you are able to have the time to watch at least one……until you get addicted! 😉

 

  1. Creative Live – https://www.creativelive.com/

Creative Live was the first video lessons I ever watched. Created by Chase Jarvis, it is all about sharing knowledge to help people achieve more. You can watch the streamed videos live for free (and they are repeated in the evening) as per their schedule. You have to have time on your hands for these as they are more in depth classes. They are usually a few hours to a few days long. If you don’t have time to watch them live while they are broadcast, then you can always purchase the class you want and watch it on your time. The have expanded outside of photography and offer an array of creative and business topics.  They are all put on by professionals in their industries. One other perk to this one is that you can apply to be a member of the audience when they tape and hang out with more like-minded people. They usually tape on the West coast (Seattle, San Fran, LA)  If you weren’t chosen to attend then you can also ask questions live in their chat room while it is going on.

 

  1. National Geographic Photo Seminars – http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngtseminars/

National Geographic puts on some great photography seminars throughout North America. I have been to a few of them and have never been disappointed. Each one is put on by National Geographic photographers and they give some great insight and details on the topic they are talking about. Well worth the money for these seminars.

 

  1. Photoshelter’s Resourses Page – http://www.photoshelter.com/resources

Photoshelter puts out some great free downloadable guides in all sorts of photography related topics.

 

  1. The Photographers Market, Book – http://www.amazon.ca/2014-Photographers-Market-Burzlaff-Bostic/dp/1440329427

This annual book that is filled with interviews and articles on how to sell your work. It has an extensive list of publications, products, agencies, galleries, art fairs, contests workshops, as well as photo reps with all the information you need to know on how to submit your work.

 

  1. Digital Photography School – http://digital-photography-school.com/

This websites has great articles for learning all aspects of photography as well as connecting with other photographers through their forum. A ton of information here.

 

  1. Photography Meetups – http://www.meetup.com/

Meetups are great for connecting with other photographers in your area.  Here you can share your knowledge with others as well as learn from some more experienced photographers.  Since Meetups are all over the world, I plan on using this as a way to meet people interested in photography while I am travelling.

 

  1. Local Photo Clubs – Various

Photo clubs are another great way to meet other photographers near you. They usually have critique nights and speakers brought in as well as some photo outings. They do charge to be a member but it is usually a reasonable cost for the year. This could also be another great way to meet other photographers while travelling. Just be sure to do some research into it and make contact before you leave to make the most of it.

 

9. Blogs – Various

I got this suggestion from a young budding photographer, Olivia, who found my list helpful in a photography class at her local library. She wanted me to share one blog post in particular that made her first interested in travel photography. It has a lot of great links in it and I think you will find it interesting as well. You can check it out here.

 

Hopefully you have found some great new ways to learn more and bring your photography to new levels!  If you have any other suggestions, please leave a comment so we can all learn together.

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