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Digital Photography School
A photography site with tutorials, tips and gear guidance for camera owners at different skill levels. Useful for learning technique and editing basics.
Why it is here: Step-by-step photography tutorials covering camera technique and post-processing.
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Fstoppers
A photography site publishing industry news, tutorials, gear coverage and video content for photographers and videographers. Useful for keeping up with new cameras and techniques.
Why it is here: Tutorials and industry news that help photographers learn technique and keep up with their workflow.
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Strobist
A long-running blog that teaches off-camera flash lighting, with lessons, assignments and lighting setups. Useful for photographers moving from natural light to controlled strobe work.
Why it is here: A structured, free introduction to off-camera flash and lighting setups.
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David duChemin
The site of David duChemin, a British Columbia-based assignment photographer and author who writes about photography, vision and creative practice. Useful for photographers thinking about craft beyond gear.
Why it is here: Writing and teaching on photographic vision and craft from a working photographer.
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A Photo Editor
A blog by Rob Haggart, a former photography director, about the business of commissioning and selling photography. Useful for photographers working with clients and editors.
Why it is here: Insight into how photo editors hire, commission and work, useful for building a photography business.
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Flickr
The photographer spotlight series on the Flickr blog, which profiles photographers and their work. Useful for finding new photographers and seeing how they approach their subjects.
Why it is here: Profiles of photographers that show different approaches and offer ideas to learn from.
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Photo-eye
The blog of photo-eye, a bookstore and gallery for art photography, with reviews of photobooks and interviews with photographers. Useful for readers following fine art photography.
Why it is here: Photobook reviews and photographer interviews that help readers study the work of other photographers.
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Behind The Shutter
A free photography training site with tutorials and business advice for professional and amateur photographers. Useful for learners who want lessons on technique and running a photography business.
Why it is here: Free lessons covering camera technique and the practical side of working as a photographer.
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Contrastly
A learning center with articles, tutorials and how-tos on photography and photo editing from the Contrastly team. Useful for hobbyists wanting practical guides.
Why it is here: Tutorials and how-tos on both shooting and editing, suited to self-taught photographers.
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ISO 1200
A photography blog with tips and interviews on lighting, strobes, cameras and shooting techniques. Useful for photographers interested in studio and flash work.
Why it is here: Tips on lighting and strobes drawn from working photographers and filmmakers.
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