Regardless of your experience and level as a photographer, there is always room for growth and learning new skills to aid your photography. Showcasing your work on social media is one step towards engaging with others. But it doesn’t stop there; joining a photography community is a fantastic option for meeting other like-minded photographers, obtaining feedback on your images and exposing your work as well as gaining inspiration from others.
Different types of communities
There are a number of different types of photography communities to get involved with. These can be online, in-person or a combination of the two. Plus, there’s no limit to how many you can join!
Community groups
Community groups such as UK Shooters, UKBFTOG, SheClicks, Grain Gurls, Urban Photographers Club and charity Disabled Photographers’ Society, have been set up by individuals and small teams of people with the intention to bring photographers together in a safe, encouraging space. They facilitate opportunities to meet and engage with other photographers, development and education in photography as well as providing exposure through publishing work by the community.
There are multiple ways you can be involved and stay up to date with these particular groups – this includes signing up to newsletters, joining their Facebook groups, following on Instagram and tagging photos using their hashtags.
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