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What recent technologies and/or functions are the most useful in your everyday photography?
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Question & Answers
We would like to thank everyone who responded to the November 2009 Photo Question. The winner of the one-year subscription to Photo Life is Andrea Austin, from Humboldt, Sask.
The Question:
What Web sites do you find the most useful either for technical advice or inspiration?
The Answers:
www.Photolife.com & www.NYT.comkyle ashmead
The following two sites that I have found to be very beneficial for me are:
danheller.com for techniques and knowledge.
for inspiration I have found Photolife magazine the first as there is a wealth of knowledge from the Contributors and also from the website Blogs.photopreneur.com/60-sources-of-inspiration-for-photographyStuart Adam
your magazine ; www.photolife.cadidier leroy
http://digital-photography-school.com/Josee Cantin
www.fredmiranda.com This is a Canon/Nikon site that is frequented by pro's and advanced amateur photographers.
http://www.outdoorphotographycanada.com/index.php
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/Jim Turner
The absolute most inspirational site for me hands down, is Digital Photo Pros.com. There are some wonderful people on there willing to share their experience and help everyone learn. I have learned so much from the people there, and it is a wonderful atmosphere for learning and building friendships with other photography minded individuals.Andrea Austin
My usual web sites related with Photography are Dpreview, PhotoNet/Learn, P.O.T.N(photography on the net), BobAtkins Forum, CambridgeInColour, The Nocturnes, Fred Miranda, Luminous Landscape, Timescapes Forum, and now, I've Fav Photolife within the most useful ones.
Kind Regards from Lisboa, Portugal.
Luis Miguel Récio LopesLuis Lopes
I find that going to the Flickr website provides inspiration to go out and take better photos. As well when I can see what settings others have used to obtain a shot I like, it helps to learn what may work for me as wellDon Arsenault
www.nikonians.org/
www.flickr.com/
www.photoshopuser.com/
The nikonian site has forums for mastering your nikon camera, mastering hardware & software solutions, & image sharing. I use the site to find technical information on using my dlsr & using capture nx2 software.
The photoshop user site offers tutorials on using photoshop. It also reviews software and hardware which I find useful.
The Flickr site is great for inspiration viewing other users photos. You can also post your images for helpful critiques.Lee Grant
For both technical advice and for inspiration I regularly turn to one of Canada's own ... "The Luminous Landscape" (http://luminous-landscape.com/) as a thoroughly engaging source of all things photographic. Judging by the subscription numbers and the count of people that are on the site at any given time (usually in the hundreds) I am not alone.Michael Hill
Digital Photography ChallengePeter Jacobson
I like the following: The Perfect Picture School of Photography, Digital Photography School,Popular Photography, and Photolife(of course)
Terri Cahoon
Of course I love to say yours and mine. Since a member of i-stock I frequent there and get lots of ideas and advice. I once went to National Geographic and the page took too long to load. I may need to revisit. Finally if I have time to surf I check out http://www.doubleexposure.com/index.shtml I will look forward to all the answers if I'm in the mood to surf.Robert Vautour
dpreview.com for equipment.
Other than that I surf the net for inspiration. I particularly like www.pawspetphotography.co.uk for animal shots. Paul Walker does a fantastic job - and what I really appreciate that the dogs are mainly shot out doors - romping - where they belong. Its beautiful. Cathy Holowaychuk
1. The Online Photographer-Mike Johnstone talks about photography, introduction to new photographers, there is always something new and unexpected.
2. Shutterfinger-Gordon Lewis talks about a little bit of this and that but presents in an intellegent conversational tone. Never know quite what to expect
3. Behind the Lens - George Barr's site which can be both inspirational and informative.Lesley Thomas
This is a mixed bag for me. I find myself visiting photo forums quite a bit for personal opinions and "field" type technical questions, but when I want the real scoop on something, i.e. a specific lens, then I visit as many website reviews as possible before I finally make up my mind. Inspiration comes from visiting sites that offer photo challenges.Scott Thiel
I don't usually frequent any particular website, if I have a question/curious about something/or need to know about a particular topic - I google everything.
I am currently looking at your website & wondering if I should subscribe to your yearly magazine subscription.Donna Crewe
For the most part I rely on DPreview for camera info. Jennifer Zachanowich
I find that I frequent both luminous-landscape.com and dpreview.com to find technical advice relating to all different issues in photography. I use these two because they seem to cover everything and they are widely used by many photographers and knowledgeable enthusiasts. They are both great sources for reviews, opinions, and specific questions that one may have regarding anything from the camera to the lens to the printer and paper type. I have frequented these sites many a time and have always found them to be extremely valuable to me.Gwylan Goddard
I really enjoy the weekly newsletter sent from Australia http://digital-photography-school.com/ I recieve technical advise as well as artistic advice. I enjoy reading the comments made by other readers that helps round out the articles. They keep me inspired in my hobby.Reya De Parolis
One of my favourite web places is: DP review.com which is a site that makes technical comparisons of Photographic equipment. Google is a second favourite alternative thanks to the navigator choices it offers. In terms of inspiration, being a Mexican there is a very nice Mexican magazine whose site is: mexicodesconocido.com.mx. Last but not least and recognizing the tremendous job and efforts you do, Photolife.com definitively is my other favorite one. Jesus Maruri Aguilar
The dpreview site because of the fexibility in the site and of course answering the questions we have. It helped me choose my last three cameras. I am presently studying in photography atlast.katherine osullivan
I find Outdoorphotographer.com,Popphoto.com, Shutterbug.net,and Canon's Digital Learning Center the most useful for inspirational and technical information. Photo Life is a very good magazine, but I find the website doesn't offer as much information as the ones listed above. I do your site's address is listed in my favourites and subscribe to your email news letter.Stephen Ballotta
So far a web site like that still a dream for photography lovers. Almost the photo web site have tendance to be useful or for technical or for inspiration. Photo web site builder still have work to do.cao tan
JPGmag.com always awakens and inspires new imaging ideas. I love to gaze at the galleries of photographs, showcasing visual perspectives from around the world. The site is a muse.Chelsea Brooker
Popphoto.com
Core77.comAldo Parise
Two websites I visit regularly are Flickr and The Online Photographer.
Flickr (http://www.flickr.com) allows me to explore and find photo ideas that are new, and develop personal connections with other photographers.
The Online Photographer (http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com) comments on equipment trends, but more importantly links to some outstanding online portfolios.Michael Barkowski
The website I usually go to most often is FredMiranda.comKen Faust
accually I get a lot of inspiration on a wet site art bistrobarry bystrom
http://www.digitalphotoadvice.co.uk/
Jane Freyond
For inspiration- Flickr Explore page and Joe McNally's
page.
For tech info, forums.dpreview.comMatty Brown
http://www.dpreview.com
http://www.kenrockwell.com
http://www.cambridgeincolour.comKevin Strong
www.photography.ca - As its name implies, it covers everything to do with photography from a Canadian perspective. Included are old favourites like Karsh, newer favourites like Eric Boutilier-Brown and names I am just learning about like William Notman.john belyea
That's easy. Photolife.com of course. I am also very partial to The Lanark County Camera Club website,www.LCCAMERACLUB.com. This is an ethusiasts club in my area where I can share my passion and ideas, ask questions and get answers, find out about local events and outings, attend meetings and info sessions, display and share images, and just about everything you could want to know about photography. Find out about a club near you and browse their website, and then join the club. I also like Steves-digicams.com as great site for reviews of cameras and lenses. Paul Sturmey
Since I am a Nikon owner I really find that http://www.dtowntv.com/ is a really good website - Rosemary Patterson
I am finding that Flickr is a great resource! also photo.net and dpreview. Photoanswers.co.uk is also a very handy website. Tristan Rayner
pop photo, photo life, reponse photo, in Brazil fotografe melhor, photomagazineDuarte Angelo Antônio
My favorite web site for hard core information is Thom Hogan's web site / blog at bythom.com. My favorite for interaction among like-minded photographer is Digital Photography Review at dpreview.com.Kim Letkeman
Photo Life, DPReview, Ken Rockwell, Thom Hogan, Digital Photography School, Photoinduced and Strobist.Jim Kutyba
shootsmarter.com along with shootsmartertv.com is my favorite as I am more technically challenged then creatively, (though the sites are not void of creative solutions and inspirations) lots of free material plus the subscription for videos is full of excellent material with great purchase options.suzanne schneider
I visit dpreview.com often to see what's new and up-comming. Stevehuffphotos.com and the-digital-picture.com are great review sites for Leica and Canon products. National Geographic and Flicker help with extra inspiration online. I also sometimes just follow threads to amazing portfolios here and there. Modelmayhem.com is a great modelling site to both find models and inspiration. A teacher i had (MArk Koegel) has a great site too for long exposures and artistic nudes silverlandscapes.com Otherwise is just search content and usually end up in cool, if unexpected, places!
These days there's so much available if you need a boost! It's pretty amazing! Ryan Sutherland
Digital Photography School - http://digital-photography-school.comKim Brown
photolife.com, and northbaycameraclub.comLydia Peever
For technical advice i always go to slrgear.com.Douglas Holliday
Strobist.com, dtowntv.com, chasejarvis.com, nikonians.org, bcapphoto.comMIchael Wills
I check out photolife.com, popphoto.comJim Naughton
www.photolife.com
www.dpreview.com
www.pentaxian.comMichael Nisbet
DPREVIEW.COM is the web site that has the info on all the cameras, lenses, & general info on new products. kurt dreas
The Online Photographer is my favorite photography site--I never know what I will find there, but it is always interesting. The other two I always check are Shutterfinger, Gordon Lewis's fairly new blog and Behind the Lens, George Barr's blog.L.esley Thomas
the most web site for me is the google site where I query "on line photography magazines" and am afforded over 40 interesting magazine sites with which to read and increase my knowledge of photography by reviewing photos and articles by numerous photographers.robert marangelli
I find www.dpreview.com to be the most comprehensive and most informative website for technical information. I find JPG and flickr to be the most inspirational, Paul Andrews
The most useful web site in my opinion are the forums on dpreview.com. Good sound advise from participating members about anything that is related to photography.Manfred Meilinger
dpreview.com
I find this is a great site for information about new camera equipment, comments from people who have used it as well as pricing info.Bruce Higgiins
Strobist, DPreview, Larry Strung
DPreview is the site I visit the most often because it provides a wealth of information as well as a meeting place for other photographers with similar interests.Dan Cooper
I get the most knowledgeable answers from photo.net. The site is easy to navigate, and most of the forums tend to have less of an argumentative nature that other sites such as dpreview.com have. I also go to photozone.de for lens reviews. Shutterbug.com also is useful for camera and lens reviews, and occasionally popphoto.com is also visited.JET Tilton
http://www.amateursnapper.com/ is a simple, user friendly, easy to navigate site with tons of helpful technical and inspirational hints for many different types of photography.Darlene Stewart
ePhotoZine, and Digital Photography SchoolBill Pearl
I find dpreview.com quite useful for their in-depth and technically strong reviews.Julius Fernandes
ANY and ALL of them! Being a beginner I explore different sites for a source of knowledge. If I only settled on a few I don't believe I could get a full outlook of comprehension. I do have my favorites like Photo Life but I am constantly looking and learning. Not all photographers/Photos are alike which I really enjoy. Mary Huff
www.photolife.com
www.dpreview.com
www.bestinspiration.com
www.bestinspirationalquotes.com
www.cnet.comnandish panchal
Even as an amateur hobbyist, I find tools like Lightroom 3 BETA are demonstrating their invaluable influence on digital imaging. I regularly visit Adobe Photoshop killer Tips, Adobe Labs, Kelby Training Live, websites for inspiration and training and I subscribe to their various podcasts to keep up to date on my iPOD. Even Canons' home page offers much to the avid enthusiast willing to experiment and stretch their boundries and expand their skills. You need to have the technical skill to develope the digital image that your "eye" captured and turn it into a great image that others can enjoy. Lorne Godfey
http://www.dpreview.com
this is a very useful site with information about photo equipment reviews and information on new productsGeorgi Georgiev
photo life, then pc world.Lana Watier
The site I have found to be the most helpful is the analog photography users group (apug.org). As a film photographer I find this to be the best resource for guidance in developing and printing my own work. There are real masters of different traditional genres that frequent the site and are very giving with their time and advice. It's refreshing in a world that thinks everyone has gone digital.Rachelle Meilleur
I am a flickr fan for inspiration and I am an avid user of "Alphamountworld.com for technical stuff for both my Sony @700 and @100Michael Têtu
Correction: Website for Kelby is kelbytraining.com.marcia molnar
The site that i find has the most benfit to me and has helped me learn since i first started really taking photographs and bought my first digital camera was http://digital-photography-school.com/
the info they have helps everyone of all lvls of experiance :)Tanya Miles
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