External resources I keep going back to

Every now and then I come across online resources that are worth returning to, either to learn something new or to simply feel a bit more connected to photography. I have grouped them loosely by topic so it is easier to find what you need.

Learning and creative foundations

ResourceWhat it covers
The Art of Photography (Ted Forbes)Thoughtful videos on photographers, books, history, composition and small personal projects, not just camera talk.

Helps: Curious learners, serious hobbyists, photography students.
Sean Tucker – Tutorials and philosophyClear lessons on exposure and composition mixed with quiet talks about creativity, fear and finding your voice.

Helps: Street photographers, thoughtful hobbyists, anyone feeling stuck.
The Photographic Eye – YouTubeShort lessons on composition, visual storytelling and learning from other photographers instead of chasing gear.

Helps: Beginners, street photographers, anyone working on how they see.

Street and documentary photography

ResourceWhat it covers
Magnum Learn – Online educationWorkshops and courses on storytelling, editing and long term projects.

Helps: Documentary and street photographers, serious learners.
The Art of Street Photography – course pageA structured way of thinking about street photography, useful even just to see how the subject is broken into lessons.

Helps: Street and travel photographers, project minded shooters.
The Candid Frame – PodcastConversations with photographers about process, influence and living a photographic life, with very little gear talk.

Helps: All photographers, great for listening while editing.
Aperture – Alex Webb on seeing in colourShort explanation of how Alex Webb uses colour, layers and light in complex street scenes.

Helps: Street and documentary photographers, anyone drawn to colour.
Ten things Alex Webb can teach you about street photography – Eric KimPractical lessons drawn from Webb’s work, with simple ideas you can try on your next walk.

Helps: Street photographers, motivated beginners.
LensCulture – MagazinePortfolio reviews, interviews and competition galleries showing what photographers around the world are doing.

Helps: People building a portfolio, anyone looking for inspiration or feedback.

Gear, technical understanding and industry news

ResourceWhat it covers
Lensrentals BlogTechnical articles, lens tests and explanations of what actually affects image quality in real use.

Helps: Gear curious photographers, anyone who likes the technical side.
DPReview – Buying guidesComparison based buying guides that help you choose cameras and lenses without getting lost in marketing.

Helps: Beginners choosing their first camera, upgraders, gear researchers.
B and H ExploraHow to guides, lighting setups, gear explainers and interviews across many genres.

Helps: Hobbyists to working photographers, studio and event shooters.
F StoppersLighting tutorials, behind the scenes articles and opinion pieces about the industry.

Helps: Portrait, studio, commercial and wedding photographers.
PetaPixelNews on cameras, software and technology, plus opinion pieces on how photography is changing.

Helps: Anyone wanting to follow general photography trends.

Printing and physical output

ResourceWhat it covers
Canson Infinity – E AcademyWebinars and articles on preparing files, choosing papers and managing colour for fine art printing.

Helps: Photographers who print at home, fine art print makers.
Canson Infinity – Printing FAQShort answers on handling, storing and protecting pigment prints for the long term.

Helps: Anyone worried about archival prints and paper choices.
Beginner guide to Canson Infinity paperSimple introduction to different fine art papers by Canson and when to use each one.

Helps: Beginners and intermediate printers choosing papers.

Film photography

ResourceWhat it covers
Ilford – Beginners guide to processing filmStep by step explanation of equipment, chemistry and workflow for black and white film at home.

Helps: Film beginners, digital photographers curious about film.

Editing, software and open source tools

ResourceWhat it covers
Pixls us – Open source photo toolsCommunity around open source raw converters and editors, with articles on colour and workflow.

Helps: Hobbyists and tinkerers, anyone who prefers open source tools.
Darktable – ResourcesDocumentation and tutorials for a free raw processor with strong colour and masking tools.

Helps: Photographers who want a free alternative to Lightroom.
Capture One Learning HubTutorials on tethering, colour grading and session based workflows.

Helps: Studio, product and portrait photographers, tethered shooters.
Adobe Lightroom Classic tutorialsOfficial step by step guides for learning Lightroom Classic from the ground up.

Helps: Beginners learning editing, anyone moving to Lightroom.

Ethics, AI and the changing idea of truth

ResourceWhat it covers
Photo Ethics CenterArticles and resources on ethics in photography, including consent, representation and AI.

Helps: Documentary, street and editorial photographers, students.
Ethics of AI image generation – articleOverview of ethical questions raised by AI image tools and how they affect trust in images.

Helps: Anyone experimenting with AI, visual artists and educators.
Ethical considerations when editing with AI – articleThoughts on authenticity, representation and privacy when AI becomes part of the editing workflow.

Helps: Wedding and portrait photographers, retouchers, AI curious photographers.
AI and photography article collectionA growing set of essays on AI, manipulation and the changing idea of truth in photography.

Helps: Journalists, documentary photographers, teachers.

Contemporary photography, galleries and further research

ResourceWhat it covers
The Photographer’s Gallery – Talks and resourcesTalks and articles that show how contemporary photographers think about images, exhibitions and audiences.

Helps: Anyone interested in contemporary photography and galleries.
LensCulture – MagazinePortfolio reviews, interviews and competition galleries.

Helps: People building a portfolio, anyone looking for inspiration or feedback.

This is a living list and I will keep adding or removing links as I find resources that are worth returning to.


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