If you're looking for a place to learn, understand and advance your photography and share your joy with others like you, you've come to the right place. Amateur? From the Latin amātor (Lover) Being an amateur is not fine, it's perfect. We should all strive to be there. Some of the greatest photographers in the world are amateurs. They do it for love. Some of us will choose a professional track, others a more relaxed track, but we are all bound by our love of light, and the pursuit of the perfect image. Join us, participate, learn, love and grow.

Look here for the fundamentals of photography, using the forums, introducing yourself and getting started.

Being a National community is great, but we don't want to lose that local community spirit that started us off to begin with. Join your Local Team here.

Post your artist and nature images here.

The Digital Darkroom. Tools and Tricks.

The place to hang and chill. Talk about politics, your cat, new car, whatever.

Advanced topics and techniques for those in the photography business or trying to open a business. You must have a valid paid, lifetime, or trial membership to view.

For info and results for all our seminars and workshops.

For Photography of all types. Post your photos in the appropriate category. Please feel free to comment and critique all you like!

Get honest and valid feedback on your images. Prepare for competition.

Marketing, Promotions, and whatever it takes to bring in the dough.