Best Photography Websites From Around the Web

When it comes to photography, you can learn pretty much everything you need to know on the Internet—for free. The thing is, though, is that all the photography information is spread out all over the Internet, making it hard to find and decipher the best ones out there. Sometimes the best photography websites for whatever reason don’t make it to the top of the search engines, at least if it’s a relatively new site.
I’ve been around the photography scene for some years now and learned the majority of what I know about photography from completely free sources on the Internet and good old fashioned trial and error. I thought I’d give back to the photography community and help people find good sources of information and inspiration for whatever type of photography you may be interested in.
When I started in photography, I was all over the place—I was interested in a million different types of photography. And while it’s obviously great to be versatile and learn various skillsets within photography, it’s still best to find your niche, or a few niches as a photographer.
In photography, it’s better to be an expert in one field rather than a jack of all trades. I’m a firm believer in the 10,000-hour rule: it takes 10,000 hours to become a true expert in something. It’s easier to do that when you really hunker down and focus on one thing rather than spread yourself too thin trying to do everything. Skills from one type of photography often do transfer to several other types, but I think it’s best to master one type of photography at a time.
It may seem contradictory that I’m about to list off a lot of sites here but the point is so that you can dip your toes into a bunch of different types of photography so that you can get a good idea of what works for you.
The first category is more general and then the following categories are in alphabetical order by category. So without further ado, here are the best photography websites/pages the Internet has to offer. These links are for learning photography, improving your photography and inspiration.
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Photography Education/Gear Reviews/Photography News/Photography Infotainment
https://www.creativelive.com/photography
http://digital-photography-school.com/
https://www.karltaylorphotography.com/
https://fstoppers.com/
http://improvephotography.com/
https://expertphotography.com/
https://www.lynda.com/
http://kelbyone.com/
https://photographylife.com/
http://froknowsphoto.com/
http://www.digitalrev.com/
https://mattgranger.com/
http://dedpxl.com/
http://www.thephoblographer.com/
http://www.thephotoargus.com/
http://www.lightstalking.com/
http://petapixel.com/
http://www.popphoto.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/
https://www.slrlounge.com/
https://blog.mingthein.com/
http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/
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Photography Forums
http://photo.net/
http://www.thephotoforum.com/
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/
https://www.dpreview.com/forums
https://www.photography-forum.org/
https://www.ephotozine.com/forums/categories
http://photography-on-the.net/
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/
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Photography Business
http://sproutingphotographer.com/
https://www.themoderntog.com/
http://www.joyofmarketing.com/
http://www.photomint.com/
http://www.roshsillars.com/
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Abstract Photography
http://www.ronbigelow.com/articles/abstract-photography/abstract-photography.html
http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/tip/3789/abstract-photography-beginniners/
http://www.ryanbushphotography.com/abstract_photography.php
http://www.kimmanleyort.com/blog/
http://ronbigelow.com/blog/tag/abstract-photography/
http://www.markraymondmason.com/
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/tips-for-creating-great-abstract-photography/
https://www.iphotographycourse.com/what-is-abstract-photography/
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Aerial Photography
http://professionalaerialphotographers.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=808138&module_id=158950
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/130253-drone-aerial-photography-explained-here-s-what-it-is-and-how-to-do-it
http://www.alexmaclean.com/
http://uavcoach.com/aerial-videography/
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Animal/Wildlife Photography
http://davidlloyd.net/
http://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
https://wildplanetphotomagazine.com/
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/
http://www.wildlifephoto.com/
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Architectural Photography
http://www.alexanderseverin.com/
http://architecturalphotographers.org/
http://christopherbarrett.net/
http://www.photographingspaces.com/
http://jameswhitephotography.co.uk/photography-tips-advice-manchester/night-time-architectural-photography/
http://www.archdaily.com/
http://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/guide-to-architectural-photography
http://photographyandarchitecture.com/
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Astrophotography
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-resources/astrophotography-tips/
http://www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/toc_ap.html
http://www.lonelyspeck.com/
http://www.amateurastrophotography.biz/
http://dslr-astrophotography.com/
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Aviation Photography
https://aviationphoto.org/
http://www.airplane-pictures.net/
http://www.military-airshows.co.uk/airshowphotographybasics.htm
http://aviationphotodigest.com/aviation-photography-tips/
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Beauty Photography
http://gennext.broncolor.com/blog/article/tips-for-beauty-shoots.html
http://www.jamienelson.com/
http://www.michellemoniquephoto.com/beauty/
http://masterbeautyphotography.com/
http://www.vibrantshot.com/beauty-photography-lighting-and-retouching/
https://rggedu.com/products/beauty-portraiture-and-high-end-retouching-with-michael-w
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Bird Photography
http://www.naturephotographysimplified.com/bird-photography/top-bird-photographers-in-the-world/
http://www.roysephotos.com/
http://www.birdzilla.com/photography/tips.html
http://digitalbirdphotography.com/8.10.html
http://mikeatkinson.net/tutorial-7-basic-field-techniques.htm
http://www.naturephotographers.net/birdphotography.html
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Black and White Photography
https://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/mastering-the-art-of-black-and-white-photography–photo-280
http://www.bwvision.com/
http://www.ilfordphoto.com/home.asp
http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2015/08/tips-for-better-black-and-white-pictures.html
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Boudoir Photography
http://www.theboudoircafe.com/
http://photographyspark.com/how-to-start-with-boudoir-photography-8-tips/
https://www.themoderntog.com/how-to-start-boudoir-photography-business/
http://christameola.com/blog/boudoir/5-simple-sensual-lighting-set-ups
http://www.modelmayhem.com/education/photography/6052-8-ways-to-flatter-women-using-one-light
http://neilvn.com/tangents/boudoir-photography-tutorial-top-selling-images-quick-posing-tips/
http://neilvn.com/tangents/lighting-boudoir-photography/
http://www.laceinlight.com/
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Cityscape Photography
https://phototips.cc/shoot-process-cityscape/
http://kelbyone.com/course/mkloskowski_cityscapes/
http://photolisticlife.com/2016/07/24/advanced-techniques-for-creating-and-post-processing-cityscape-photography/
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/technique/shooting-cityscapes-tips-for-urban-photography-70940
http://digital-photography-school.com/10-tips-better-cityscape-photography/
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Commercial Photography
http://blog.photoshelter.com/2015/06/tips-for-breaking-into-commercial-photography/
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Conceptual Photography
https://www.slrlounge.com/finding-beauty-start-conceptual-photography/
https://phlearn.com/the-importance-of-the-story
http://www.oprisco.com/
http://www.tate.org.uk/learn/online-resources/glossary/c/conceptual-photography
http://theinspirationgrid.com/conceptual-photography-by-chris-rivera/
http://digital-photography-school.com/guide-to-creating-unique-conceptual-photography/
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Concert Photography
http://www.mattyvogel.com/blog/2014/10/18/getting-the-right-camera-settings-for-concert-photography
http://www.howtobecomearockstarphotographer.com/concert-photography-settings-for-beginners/
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Conservation Photography
https://evermaven.com/conservation-photography-2/
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/on-location/featured-stories/how-to-be-a-conservation-photographer/
http://neileverosborne.com/
https://conservationphotographers.org/
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Documentary Photography
http://www.shariblog.com/2016/11/tips-for-documentary-photography/
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Editorial Photography
https://www.magnumphotos.com/theory-and-practice/professional-practice-editorial-photography/
http://www.howtogetyourphotographynoticed.com/2016/11/23/the-importance-of-editorial-photography/
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Engagement Photography
https://photographylife.com/how-to-photograph-engagement-sessions
http://neilvn.com/tangents/top-5-tips-shooting-engagement-photo-sessions/
http://www.linandjirsa.com/wardrobe-and-makeup-guide/
https://www.theknot.com/content/engagement-photo-basics
http://petapixel.com/2014/04/05/engagement-shoot-tips-shared-by-ryan-brenizer/
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Event Photography
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/content/photographing-indoor-events-need-speed
https://expertphotography.com/definitive-guide-corporate-event-photography/
http://www.bigsunphotography.com/corporate-event-photography-tips/
https://www.digitalphotomentor.com/how-to-photograph-an-event-with-minimal-camera-gear/
http://photo.net/column/beginners-guide/shooting-events/
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Family Photography
http://www.clickinmoms.com/blog/top-ten-list-of-family-photography-tips/
http://petapixel.com/2016/10/18/top-tips-shooting-first-family-photography-session/
https://www.picmonkey.com/blog/family-portrait-photography-tips
https://photographylife.com/how-to-photograph-family-portraits
http://photographyconcentrate.com/stress-free-posing-family-edition/
https://photographersconnection.com/how-to-take-fabulous-family-portraits/
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Fashion Photography
http://profoto.com/blog/fashion-photography-2/how-to-make-it-as-a-fashion-photographer/
http://www.photography-art-cafe.com/fashion-photography-tips.html
https://lonewolfmag.com/fashion-photography-career-advice/
http://jodijonesstudio.com/how-to-light-fashion
https://www.fashion.net/howto/fashionphotographer
https://fstoppers.com/fashion/fashion-photographer-chris-davis-shares-his-tips-shooting-male-models-2517
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Film Photography
http://www.peterstewartphotography.com/Blog/How-to-shoot-film
https://microsites.lomography.com/analogue-photography-101/en
http://photodoto.com/film-photography/
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Fine Art Photography
http://www.chipjonesphotography.com/viewpoints-perspectives/fine-art-photography-defined/
http://blog.juliaannagospodarou.com/complete-guide-black-and-white-fine-art-photography/
https://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-capture-stunning-fine-art-landscape-photographs–photo-1617
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/fine-art-photography/
http://www.markraymondmason.com/tipsTopTen1.php
http://shutterfinger.typepad.com/shutterfinger/2011/08/this-is-an-art-photograph-if-for-no-other-reason-than-it-sold-as-such-and-was-included-in-a-published-collection-of-art-ph.html
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Fire Photography
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-tips/pbb-playing-with-fire/
http://learnmyshot.com/how-to-photograph-fire/
http://www.robprideaux.com/smoke-fire/
http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/2012/01/amazing-fire-photography-by-tom-lacoste-with-interview/
http://www.kariphotos.com/
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Fireworks Photography
https://www.nyip.edu/photo-articles/archive/how-to-photograph-fireworks
https://www.picmonkey.com/blog/how-to-photograph-fireworks
http://mashable.com/2014/07/03/fireworks-photos-tips/#pl9mXyM8ikqW
http://www.photographybay.com/2010/06/27/how-to-photograph-fireworks-even-if-you-dont-have-a-tripod/
https://fstoppers.com/education/how-nail-your-new-years-firework-photos-and-blend-them-photoshop-52023
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/how-photograph-fireworks
http://www.picture-power.com/how-to-photograph-fireworks.html
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Food Photography
http://www.eviabeler.com/food-photography/
https://www.pexels.com/search/food/
https://foodphotographyblog.com/?v=19d3326f3137
http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/03/beginners-guide-to-food-photography.html
http://www.mattarmendariz.com/Food/Food-I/1
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Forensic Photography
http://www.evidencemagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=256
http://www.fpme.co.uk/articles/so–you-want-to-be-a-police-photographer–26
http://forensicoutreach.com/library/taking-the-right-shots-4-simple-steps-to-becoming-a-forensic-photographer/
http://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/importance-of-still-photography-at-scene-of-crime.html
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Glamour Photography
https://contrastly.com/glamour-photography-101-tips-tricks-for-a-successful-photo-shoot/
https://fstoppers.com/commercial/wait-glamour-photography-what-exactly-34724
https://boudieshorts.com/marketing-glamour-photography/
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HDR Photography
http://blamethemonkey.com/hdr-tutorials/hdr-tutorial
http://www.stuckincustoms.com/hdr-tutorial/
https://matiash.com/hdr-best-practices-guide/hdr-best-practices-guide-%E2%80%93-part-i-in-the-field/
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Infrared Photography
http://www.photovideoedu.com/Learn/Articles/digital-infrared-photography-practical-aspects.aspx
https://pixsy.com/the-beginners-guide-to-infrared-photography/
http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/infrared/
https://photographylife.com/introduction-to-infrared-photography
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/on-location/featured-stories/exploring-infrared-photography/
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Landscape Photography
http://anseladams.com/photography-education/
https://robertrodriguezjr.com/2015/08/13/five-landscape-paintings-to-study-as-a-landscape-photographer/
https://photographylife.com/landscape-photography-guide
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Lifestyle Photography
http://sparkflyphotography.com/what-is-lifestyle-photography/
http://imagesbyamberrobinson.com/whatislifestylephotography/
http://www.velvetowlblog.com/2012/09/what-is-lifestyle-photography/
http://paintthemoon.net/2013/01/paint-moon-life-photo-project-52-week-lifestyle-photoshop-actions/
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Maternity Photography
http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/tip/5259/shoot-maternity-photos/
http://dailymom.com/capture-2/7-tips-for-taking-great-maternity-photos/
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Medical Photography
http://creativeskillset.org/job_roles/385_medical_photographer
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Mobile Phone Photography
http://photographyconcentrate.com/introduction-to-smartphone-photography/
http://tinycollective.com/
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Nature Photography
http://www.nanpa.org/
http://www.artinnaturephotography.com/
http://www.johnshawphoto.com/
http://www.jasonhahn.com/blog/
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Newborn Photography
http://www.colesclassroom.com/newborn-photography-tips-perfect-shoot/
http://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/2012/06/15/photograph-take-great-pictures-of-your-newborn-baby-pt-2-pos.html
http://learnshootinspire.com/newborn-photography/
http://www.kellinicolephotography.com/blog/2013/06/12/tutorial-photographing-newborns/
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Nightlife Photography
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Old-Time Photography
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Panorama
http://www.howtogeek.com/100011/easy-panoramic-photo-with-any-camera/
http://www.photographyblog.com/articles/how_to_take_great_panorama_photos/
https://www.slrlounge.com/how-to-get-an-awesome-panoramic-photo/
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Past and Present Photography
https://fstoppers.com/documentary/take-emotional-journey-through-time-photographers-amazing-past-and-present-80709
http://pastpresentproject.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rephotography
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Pet Photography
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Photojournalism
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Pinhole Photography
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Portrait Photography
https://photographylife.com/portrait-photography-tips
http://www.shutterstock.com/blog/portrait-photography-tips
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Product Photography
https://www.abetterlemonadestand.com/product-photography/
https://www.shopify.com/blog/12206313-the-ultimate-diy-guide-to-beautiful-product-photography
http://www.noupe.com/design/10-beginner-tips-for-unique-product-photography-79099.html
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Real Estate Photography
http://wearesophoto.com/5-tips-for-better-real-estate-photography/
http://fitsmallbusiness.com/real-estate-photography-tips/
https://fstoppers.com/strobe-light/hdr-vs-flash-interiors-and-real-estate-photography-3135
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Rooftopping
http://www.onextrapixel.com/2013/09/12/urban-exploration-vertigo-inducing-examples-of-rooftopping-photography/
http://www.tomryaboi.com/
http://www.neilta.ca/#0
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Social Documentary Photography
http://www.twinisles.com/socdoc.htm
http://www.johnfreephotography.com/
http://www.miltonrogovin.com/
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Software for Photographers
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Sports Photography
http://www.astropix.com/SPORTSPIX/NSC/TIPS01.HTM
http://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/the-perfect-camera-settings-for-action-and-sports-photography
http://www.picture-power.com/sports-photography-tips.html
https://nppa.org/page/shooting-sports-tips-pros
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Still Life Photography
https://expertphotography.com/complete-guide-still-life-table-top-photography/
http://www.norimichi.com/
http://www.marcelchrist.com/
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Stock Photography
https://www.slrlounge.com/successfully-sell-stock-photography/
http://photographyspark.com/guide-how-to-sell-stock-photography/
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Studio Photography
http://neilvn.com/tangents/studio-photography-lighting-tips-first-time/
https://jakeshootspeople.com/tag/studio-photography-tips/
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Street Photography
http://erickimphotography.com/blog/the-ultimate-beginners-guide-for-street-photography/
http://www.streethunters.net/
http://www.urbanpicnic-streetphotography.com/
http://www.streetshootr.com/
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Sunrise/Sunset Photography
http://ricksammon.com/blog2/2015/7/15/34-sunrise-sunset-photo-tips-all-in-one-post
https://www.roughguides.com/article/sunset-photography-11-tips-for-making-the-most-of-the-golden-hour/
https://www.nyip.edu/photo-articles/archive/how-to-take-great-photos-of-sunsets
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Time-Lapse Photography
http://www.mattiabicchiphotography.com/
http://content.photojojo.com/tutorials/ultimate-guide-to-time-lapse-photography/
http://www.creativeislandphoto.com/blog/speeding-up-time
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Travel Photography
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/travel-photography-tips/
http://www.kenkaminesky.com/index
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Underwater Photography
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/beginners-guide-to-underwater-photography/
http://www.uwphotographyguide.com/
http://www.scubadiving.com/tags/underwater-photography
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Urban Photography
http://urbanphotographers.org/
https://www.slrlounge.com/urban-photography-abandoned-buildings-dan-marbaix/
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Wedding Photography
https://onlinephotoacademy.com/
Wildlife Photography
http://www.katchsilva.com/wedding-planning-tips/
http://neilvn.com/tangents/wedding-photography-tutorials/
http://www.diyphotography.net/photograph-wedding-one-photographer-one-camera-one-lens-one-flash/
http://www.chrismanstudios.com/
http://jonaspeterson.com/
http://ryanbrenizer.com/https://photographylife.com/wildlife-photography-tips
http://www.burrard-lucas.com/