Photography Forum

There are so many photography forums on the web .....many excellent ...but just wanted to share a two or three I am involved in.

First forum signed up for was photography4allforum a friendly site for photography lovers of all abilities and any type of camera. They have challenges to join in with and a real friendly group - several meet up have been arranged, unfortunately haven't managed one yet.

Nearer to home a smaller forum - Wirral Photography Forum - some members of which are in the above forum. Many galleries are for local photographs but other areas are also included. Have managed to meet up with people from this group - easier as close to home. We have collaborated on a photographic project for Shotwick village. The church in the village is most interesting and we were granted access to the tower and to watch the bell ringers. A portfolio of our work was given to the residents at their annual BBQ (to be left in the church) and was much appreciated.

Stuart Little - an expert in photoshop training, supported by excellent video tutorials and photoshop actions has an excellent site - thelittlephotoshop. The challenges and video tutorials here have been instrumental for improving photography technique and photoshop skills.
His action kits have also been invaluable in speeding up digital workflow and designing wedding albums - i wouldn't be without them now. Weekly and monthly challenges to get involved with too - always something new to learn and plenty of friendly members always willing to help as with the other forums mentioned. Check out the website for all sorts of goodies. In particular his latest product THE BIG PICTURE is a 4 DVD set jammed packed with tutorial and techniques on how to shoot, edit and retouch like a Pro. An invaluable asset when you think of the price of photography seminars - and the DVD can be played and paused at your own pace as you try the techniques for yourself. Its going to be holiday "reading" whilst away and I can devote some time to it.

There are many other forums you may know about - but there is only so much time to devote to them but joining one or two is so much fun and the creativity gained is great. So get involved and increase your skill levels and make new friends.