The best photography websites can be a great resource for both beginner and pro photographers, providing gear reviews, how-to guides, industry news and bucket loads of inspiration. For those looking to expand their skillset, the internet is an incredible resource awash with information, and with camera and editing tech always advancing, even the most experienced photographer needs to keep up with what's happening.
Below, we've picked out the best photography sites online today. We've included sites that offer regular reviews to help you decide what kit to buy (don't miss our own guide to the best cameras and the best photo editing software) and also sites that feature tutorials and ideas and forums with strong communities.
The best photography websites today
01. Digital Camera World
Our top pick as the best Photography website today is Digital Camera World, the world's fastest-growing photography site. It covers covering every aspect of image-making. There are thorough reviews and buying guides to help you choose your kit, whether you're looking for a mirrorless camera, a drone or a new accessory.
Digital Camera World also provides informative tutorials to show you how to use your gear and it will keep you up to date on news about the latest competitions, product launches and events. We might be a little biased since this is a sister website of our own, also run by Future Publishing, but it's our go-to site for everything photography-oriented.
02. Cambridge in Colour
Cambridge in Colour describes itself as a learning community for photographers. As well as tools and tutorials, it has an active online forum where you can seek answers to even the most obscure of your photography questions. There are over 20,000 active participants so there should always be someone to help you out. It's free to register so if you prefer to do your learning in a forum environment, this can be a handy resource.
03. Photography Life
Founded by a photography fanatic and with a roster of equally dedicated writers, Photography Life is an excellent source of news, articles and reviews. It's also a fantastic place to find plenty of how-to guides, from beginners' tips through to more advanced tutorials covering things like heavyweight technical matters and even running a photography business.
04. Fstoppers
Starting out in 2010 as an online community aimed at educating and inspiring photographers, Fstoppers has grown since then into a massive photography resource that's packed with news, opinion pieces and tutorials. There's plenty of inspiration to be had from its gallery of users' photos, as well as its Photo of the Day competition, and its online groups are the ideal place to talk photography, share your work and get feedback from the community.
05. Camera Jabber
Built by photographers for photographers, Camera Jabber offers up a nice mix of news, reviews and buying' guides on everything from phone cameras and DSLRs up to the latest action and 360 cameras. You'll also find a wealth of how-to material that'll take you through the photographic basics and on to more specific guides on things like editing your shots and building a portfolio. It's updated daily, and always worth checking in to see what's new.
06. British Journal of Photography
The British Journal of Photography has been around since 1854, and it's kept up with the times since then. Its website is a great accompaniment to the venerable magazine, serving up thought-provoking photography and fresh perspectives every day. It can be a great source of photography inspiration. Meanwhile, its student and professional awards are a great way to discover new talent – or, indeed, to get your own photography skills recognised.
07. DIY Photography
Started in 2006 as a place for gear-lusting photographers, DIY Photography is a great place to pick up expert advice and read about the latest kit. Again written by photographers for photographers, it's heavy on the tutorials with hundreds of useful how-to articles online, plus a whole load of DIY tips that'll help you build your own gear rather than splashing out on expensive kit.
08. iPhone Photography School
Just because you don't have a heavyweight camera, it doesn't mean that you can't take beautiful photos. iPhone Photography School has one simple aim: to help you take better photos with your iPhone than most people can with a DSLR. It does this with plenty of in-depth tutorials covering photography techniques and photo editing, as well as articles and regular competitions. The sites charges for access to its courses, but its blog can be read for free, and it provides tips on editing apps and techniques along with video tutorials.
09. Digital Photography Review
Digital Photography Review has long been a popular destination for digital photographers, and it's bursting at the virtual seams with all the latest news and product reviews. In March 2023, the site announced that it would stop operations and remain only as an archive, but the site was bought by Gear Patrol, and as of June 2023, is again operating as before. It provides video tutorials, buying guides but the site is perhaps best known for its wide-ranging forums, where photographers and camera enthusiasts answer questions and discuss new products and techniques. There are even forums for specific cameras.
10. The Spruce: Photography
Part of the Spruce Craft site, The Spruce: Photography is both an advice centre and a repository of extensive reading. Once you're on this website's photography channel, you'll be clicking from one useful video to another before veering off down a rabbit hole of enlightening articles. There's plenty to enjoy – including plenty of guides to the fundamental aspects of photography, making it a great photography site for beginners
11. Digital Photography School
Digital photography enthusiast Darren Rowse is the man behind Digital Photography School, a site that aims to help photographers get the most out of their cameras. With sections including photo tips, gear and post-processing, all the essentials are well covered. Like some other picks on our list of the best photography websites, it offers paid-for courses, but it also provides plenty of free content.
12. Strobist
Strobist is about one thing: learning how to use off-camera flash to take photos to the next level. It takes a little patience to navigate its archive of 'assignments' to find theones that interest you, but it's an invaluable resource for those starting to venture into flash photography as well as those who are looking for new ideas for ways to uses their flashes. If you're a complete beginner at lighting, the free Lighting 101 course starts from the very beginning, and covers all the theory you need quickly and succinctly.
13. 500px
500px is a different proposition from most of the other sites on our list. It's a photo-sharing site that puts a focus on image licensing and getting exposure. Founded by Oleg Gutsol and Evgeny Tchebotarev, it's now owned by the Chinese stock image giant Visual China Group. The online photography community has a library of well over six million photos that can be a great resource for inspiration. There's also a blog and news.
14. The Photo Argus
The Photo Argus is an online resource for photographers from novice users to advanced pros. The site provides useful information, inspiration, techniques, photographer showcases and more. Find what you're looking for using the organised topic sections or browse through the Popular Posts and the most up-to-date articles on the homepage.
15. PetaPixel
PetaPixel is a website offering tutorials, news, kit reviews and features on individual photographers' work. The tutorials are imaginative and practical, offering videos and screen grabs to guide you through each step. Equipment reviews cover new cameras, lenses and more. News covers all sorts of interesting tidbits from the photography world, including some amusing ones.
16. Photography Week
While not technically a website, Photography Week is a digital magazine, so we're including it here. Packed with beautiful photography, it offers heaps of fresh inspiration every week.
Full disclosure: It's another of our sister titles, also made by Future Publishing. Get it on iPad and iPhone, Android devices or through Zinio for multiple devices, including computers.
For more resources for photography, see our pick of the best monitors for photo editing.
17. Flickr
Flickr is a photography website that probably doesn't need much introduction. It's heyday was in the first decade of the century, when it grew to become a popular photo sharing site with a strong community. However, successive takeovers and changes in policies coupled with the rise of social media mean it's not the site it was. However, it's still a great place to find photos for inspiration. A great feature for beginners is that many images are uploaded with the data on the gear, shutter speed, aperture and ISO used, which can be a good way to learn.
