Please come in and start a thread to introduce yourself - Who you are, the city you live in and tell us how photography is a part of your life.

How do you make your living out of photography? Questions and tips about how to make a living. Or just tell us about your hobby, the type of photography that makes you tick...

What kit do you use and why do you use it?

General shots that don't fit into the categories below.

Studio portraiture, natural light portraiture, candid portraiture... Photo's of people!

Rolling countryside, mountains, lakes etc., Cityscapes, Churches, Bridges etc.

Mountain lions to your pet moggie ... if its a picture of an animal, it belongs here!

Plants, Trees, Flowers etc.

Motor sport, football, tennis... ... ...

Abstract, Unusual, Still life Photography etc..

Infra Red and other Specialist Fields

If you would like your photos critiqued or would like advice on how to get more out of an image, post it here. Members are invited to be as critical as they wish, as long as it is constructive!

This area is for showing photos taken with specific cameras or lenses - please state both camera and lens used. This area is about the equipment and not the photo!

Various RPF photography Competitions & Themes

If you have a long standing personal project that will contain a large variety of subject matter then post it here.

Show us those Digital Camera Videos

The place to talk about locations - Stunning vistas, crumbling churches, photo holiday destinations etc.

General photography discussion not covered by any of the other areas.

If you're just starting out and have a question about the basics. Even if you think its a daft question, don't be shy, we were all there once!

Questions and tips and tricks regarding digital cameras.

Questions or tips and tricks regarding film and conventional cameras.

Phones, Apps and getting the best from them.

Questions or tips and tricks regarding Lenses.

Studio, flashguns, light bulbs or harnessing natural light. We would be no where without light; this is where to talk about harnessing it and the related equipment.

Discussions on tinkering about in the darkroom and its related equipment

All Digital Hardware and Software that isn't a Camera - Computers, Scanners, Photoshop, etc

Discussions on Specialist Photography and Related Equipment

Memory Cards, Bags, Tripods, Filters etc...

Questions, Tips, Ideas etc

Interesting downloads shared with us by other members.

Latest product releases, and anything else newsworthy in the world of photography.

Photography Reviews

If you wish to sell any of your kit you are welcome to advertise it here. Please read the rules of classified sales in our FAQ.

Links to deals spotted on the internet, discount codes etc

The latest sale bargains and new products from our trade members.

Books, Films, TV, Cars, Hi-Fi, Food, Drink etc.

Latest additions to our site and forum functionality, announcements of what we are up to, and info on ongoing projects

Any Comments on the Web site, good or bad, we want to hear them!