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We are a growing company with many, many ideas and too little time! As a result, we are always looking for talented photographers, designers and vendors to join our Cafe team!

7 daily exercises that will make you a better photographer. Additionally this page has lighting suggestions and composition rules

"Move beyond auto mode and gain control of your photographs with step-by-step guidance from Santa Fe Photographic Workshops instructor Rick Allred. Master your camera's features and join Rick in the field as he reveals how to find flattering light and shoot successfully in shade, harsh sunlight and challenging low light. Learn to use shutter speed and depth of field to maximize detail, minimize distractions and create the best photos possible."

photoSIG is a community of photographers and photography enthusiasts, ranging from amateurs to working professionals. photoSIG members who submit photographs are expected to write three critiques for every photo they ask for critiques on . photoSIG is designed to be self-maintaining. The worthiness, or unworthiness, of photos and critiques submitted by users is determined by the user community. Users have the opportunity to comment, favorably or unfavorably, on photos and on critiques submitted by other users. In addition to the editorial control exerted by the community via the rating system, photoSIG itself also attempts to encourage high-quality critiques by only allowing critiques that conform to photoSIG's quality standard to affect a photographer's rating.

Mastering the Art Now here comes the fun part. Personally I believe that the artistic skills of a photographer cannot be taught. Those are skills that you have to hone. You can get twenty different people to take a picture of one thing and you will get twenty different photographs. What I can teach is the basics.

Learn about digital cameras, and get the most out of the photographs that you take. Weekly published advice and information on the advantages of digital cameras, how to find the best camera and tips on how to improve your pictures.

"Check out the people who are most influential as portrait and wedding photography teachers or behind the scenes. I created this list because there are many people who aren't flashy and are doing a lot of work behind the scenes to make our photography industry better.  Most of them have never been on Creative Live.  Their work and passion for teaching others is truly amazing. Visit their websites. Take time to look at their work.  Support what they do."

Example of excellently layed out site -- excellent theme used. The theme is ProPhoto5 Blog - Designed by "The Shoppe"

"I remember starting out as a new photographer and being TERRIFIED of Manual Mode! Trust me, It isn't as scary as it seems. Just follow this pattern below and practice, practice, practice!! Force yourself to shoot in manual mode EVERY TIME YOU TAKE A PICTURE! You will eventually get the hang of it and, when you see the difference in your photos, you will NEVER LOOK BACK! "

"As we all know, photographing children can be very challenging. It is tough enough just to keep them in sharp focus. Who in their right mind would complicate the task even further by adding pets and flash lighting to the mix? You should!  Adding the right amount of flash at the correct angle can turn an ordinary snapshot into a work of art."

Learning how to use and love backlight in photos. Are you one of those photographers who fear the sun? I mean downright gets the shakes to even fathom shooting someone in it?