On the Web:
Basic (and not-so-basic) Photography Sites

These are some of my favorite photo sites on the Internet. As with anything else, you'll need to read critically. The comments are my own opinion, and not those of the Art Institutes.

	A variety of articles, focused on practical applications. A free e-mail newsletter is available. I'm watching this one recently — there's still a good amount of useful reading, but more and more, the site is pushing some paid courses.
	No-nonsense reviews of variety of Nikon-related products, and good information for anyone who wants to improve their photographic skills with any camera. There is also a good section on related equipment you might want to consider (you do like to keep dry in wet weather, right?).
	A wide-ranging site, good section on basics, and a lot of (excellent) writing about what a photographer really needs.
	"Nature Photography from the Pacific Northwest and beyond." Offers a weekly column of useful techniques, available by RSS and on Facebook.
	Wide variety of material on all sorts of subjects; sometimes to the point that it's hard to find. Of particular interest is the "Learning" section, which has a wonderful series of articles about working with light. The discussions offer a variety of viewpoints, and so must be read critically. To participate in the forums, you'll need to register, which is free. There is also a paid membership.
	A wide range of books at all levels (note that you have to choose "bookstore" to see the complete list). You can read sample chapters of many books; there's also a monthly contest.
	Can you take that photo? What can you do with it? There's good advice on those questions in this very useful book. The site also has links to materials on civil liberties and rights. The author also has prepared The Photographer's Right, a single-page guide to your rights as a photographer.
	The best and worst of fandom. The site has a lot of ideas and news, and step-by-step instructions. However, some of the articles are seemingly aimed at convincing you that you need to spend some money. Offers a free weekly e-mail newsletter.
	Free program that resizes photos (so you can e-mail smaller files), does a few of the most common adjustments, and reads or saves in various formats.
	The Gnu Image Manipulation Program is free, has extensive capabilities, and is generally easy to learn. Subscribe to the blog for notice of updates.

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last revision 29 March 2010; original 2008