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Wilf James changed the description of the group Getting Started from “A place to learn your camera and build confidence.

Ask anything—no question is too basic
Share settings if you can
Be open to feedback

If you’re unsure, ask.
If something doesn’t make sense, post it.
This is where you figure things out.” to “New to photography or not sure where to begin? This is a welcoming place to take your first steps, ask general questions and build confidence.

No question is too basic.

Share what you’re learning
Ask for guidance when you need it
Learn from the experiences of others

Whether you’re taking your first photographs, trying something new or simply finding your way, start here.” 7 weeks ago

Wilf James changed the description of the group The Street Frame from “Street photography is about noticing—moments, gestures, fragments of life as they happen.
This is for images taken without staging or control. Quick, observational, and often unpredictable.

If you saw it and caught it, it belongs here.” to “Street photography is about observing everyday life and capturing the moments, gestures and interactions that might otherwise go unnoticed.

From fleeting expressions and unexpected encounters to the rhythm and character of the street, this is a place for images that reveal something about the world around us.” 7 weeks ago

Wilf James changed the name and description of the group Best Shot 7 weeks ago

Wilf James changed the name of the group The Wandering Lens from “The Wandering Lens (Landscape & Travel Photography)” to “The Wandering Lens” 7 weeks ago

Wilf James changed the name of the group Understanding Your Camera from “Help! My Camera is Smarter Than Me” to “Understanding Your Camera” 7 weeks ago

Wilf James changed the description of the group Black and White from “Welcome to the space where colour takes a back seat and light, shadow, and mood lead the way.

If you’re drawn to the contrast, depth, and timeless feel of black & white photography, you’re in the right place. From portraits to street and landscape, this is all about seeing differently—stripping things back to what matters.” to “Black and white photography strips away colour and puts the focus on light, shadow, contrast, form and mood.

From portraits and street photography to landscapes and abstract images, this is a place to share and explore the timeless power of monochrome photography.” 7 weeks ago

Wilf James changed the name of the group Black and White from “Light and Shadow” to “Black and White” 7 weeks ago

Wilf James changed the name and description of the group Smartphone Photography 7 weeks ago

Wilf James changed the description of the group Smartphone Photography from “Great photography isn’t about the size of the camera—it’s about how you see.
This is where you share the images made with what you always have with you: your phone.
Was it a fleeting moment you caught because your camera was already in your pocket?Did you spot the light, the shape, the gesture—and react instantly?Or did you take your time, working the scene until everything fell into place?
Mobile photography has its own rhythm—quick, instinctive, often unnoticed by everyone else around you.
Tell us what you saw, why you stopped, and what made you take the shot.

And as always, take a look at what others are sharing—there’s a lot to learn from how people see when they’re not carrying a full kit.” to “Great photography isn’t about the size of the camera—it’s about how you see.
This is where you share the images made with what you always have with you: your phone.
Was it a fleeting moment you caught because your camera was already in your pocket? Did you spot the light, the shape, the gesture—and react instantly? Or did you take your time, working the scene until everything fell into place?
Mobile photography has its own rhythm—quick, instinctive, often unnoticed by everyone else around you.
Tell us what you saw, why you stopped, and what made you take the shot.

And as always, take a look at what others are sharing—there’s a lot to learn from how people see when they’re not carrying a full kit.” 7 weeks ago