47 Great Photography RSS Feeds
Since I first started using it back in November 2006, Google Reader has completely changed the way I consume information. I currently subscribe to over 500 RSS feeds which enables me to easily browse almost 1500 items and articles a day. Within those 500 feeds are about 75 photography feeds. These feeds encompass everything from how to break into the photography business to lighting tips to camera reviews to photos from some of the best photographers on the web. These feeds have helped me enormously in building my skillset, providing inspiration, and intensifying my passion for the art. So, I thought I’d share these feeds with all of you in the hope that you will have as much fun going through them as I have.
I’ve added a little blurb to some of the more notable feeds in the list. If there is no blurb, it doesn’t mean the site isn’t any good… It simply means I probably just discovered it (while researching this very article) and I am still getting a feel for the content. If there are any sites that you believe deserve a mention, please let me know in the comments… In the future, I plan on posting a Part 2 to this list. There are simply too many great photographers on the web to get them all in one list.
I have provided all the feeds below in a downloadable OPML file for easy importing into your favorite RSS reader…
- dPS – Digital Photography School Blog
- I almost didn’t include this one because, really, if you’re a photographer and you have Internet access, you know about this site. Excellent tutorials and lessons for every kind of photographer… A must read!
- Photopreneur
- If you’re like me and trying to turn your photography hobby into a few extra bucks, this is a great site full of tips and insight into selling your photos.
- Photowalking.org
- This is a great site full of announcements about upcoming photowalks in towns and cities all over the world.
- Strobist
- If you need to learn anything about lighting, this is your site!
- Stuck in Customs
- The website of Trey Ratcliff… THE HDR photographer. This is where I, and countless others, learned how to do HDR photography, though none of us will exceed Trey’s shots.
- Thomas Hawk’s Digital Connection
- One of the most well-known photographers on the web. I became familiar with Thomas’ photos early on and, still, they never cease to impress.
- Current Photo Contests
- Looking to get a little more exposure for your photos? Or maybe win a cool prize? Subscribe to this site and be kept up to date on open photo contests.
- War on Photography
- If you’ve ever spent any time photowalking, you’ve likely been harassed by police or private security guards. This site keeps tracks of such incidents and serves as an action center for combating ridiculous restrictions on public photography.
- SDuffyPhotography Blog
- You didn’t think I was going to leave out my own site, did you? In all seriousness… This is a new site but I am extremely excited about some upcoming ideas and features! Subscribe and stay in the loop!
As promised, you can download all of these feeds in one OPML file for easy importing into your favorite RSS reader. Download the full OPML file here.
Did I forget your favorite photo site? Leave it in the comments and I’ll be sure to add it!
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February 1st, 2008 at 6:22 pm
What a fantastic list, some of those i don’t have bookmarked, thanks for sharing! cool blog too.
February 1st, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Excellent blog, I like a lot the design and the info here is very useful.
February 1st, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Thanks for the comments! The site is fairly new but I look forward to adding a lot more in the future… Hope to see you guys again!
February 4th, 2008 at 7:28 am
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February 7th, 2008 at 4:34 am
Great list you’ve got here! I’m already subscribed to several of the sites here, but I’ve added a ton of new feeds to my reader. Thanks!
February 7th, 2008 at 7:01 am
Hi Luis!
I’m glad that I was able to help you out… I plan on releasing a part 2 to this list in the next month or so… I’ve discovered a large number of very useful sites in the short time this blog has been running. I’ll be sure to let everyone know!
Thanks!
February 7th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Many thanks Shawn for featuring my eclectic blog on your list, its hugely appreciated. I’ve just started up a new site at apertureimage.com as well, Cheers, Chris
February 7th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
You’re very welcome Chris! I definitely enjoy your work and I look forward to checking out your new site as well!
February 13th, 2008 at 11:21 am
very useful information… will bookmark it.
February 13th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Thanks narissa! I’m glad you found it useful!
February 15th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Great list – making my way through it and bookmarking. Thanks for doing the homework and sharing.
February 16th, 2008 at 7:18 am
You’re welcome! Glad you found it useful!
February 23rd, 2008 at 10:36 am
Great post, and great blog…
I use Thunderbird for my RSS at present – but I think it might be worth giving Google Reader a go..
On an unrelated point – it takes a stupidly small amount of credit to advertise on your blog using Entrecard. Move your entrecard to above the fold (if you can find room)- this makes a big difference!
February 24th, 2008 at 7:01 am
@Jordan: I would highly recommend Google Reader… Especially if you’re only using Thunderbird now. It’ll change your life! As for Entrecard, I’ve thought about that… I have to fix the stylesheet for this theme so it works properly in IE first. Then I might consider moving the Entrecard ad.
Thanks!
June 27th, 2008 at 12:24 am
Thanks for putting this list together. I just added a rss feature on my gallery2 photo site and I was looking for other photo rss examples. I came across your site. Thanks again. Great List
August 25th, 2008 at 10:49 am
Thanks for the feeds list – I’ve been hunting around for educational, tutorial-type stuff, as I’m just learning.
Another good site I found recently is Image-Nut.com, they’ve got loads of useful information and some nice examples.
Maybe you want to link to their feed or their site as well – I don’t know, you probably need to ask them about that… ?
Anyway, thanks a lot for the references you gave !
August 25th, 2008 at 11:31 am
@Jake: You’re welcome! Thanks for visiting!
@Mark: I’ll check out the site you mentioned. I may be doing a follow-up post to this soon so stay tuned!
September 15th, 2008 at 8:31 am
Hi,
This is very thotful of u. But want to know if you’ve got something on videography as well.
October 11th, 2008 at 2:54 am
Thanks for putting this list together. I just added a rss feature on my gallery2 photo site and I was looking for other photo rss examples. I came across your site. Thanks again. Great List
October 24th, 2008 at 10:18 am
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