I'd come here a while ago, and hoped it was a good resource. Dipped in and out. There are some good bits, but there is also an undercurrent of clique. There's a jokes thread that recycles sexist stuff from the last century. The film and landscsape areas are good. The Street phots are almost always disappointing, but that doesn't deter posters from posting more and more and chipping in with how good they are. Equipment advice can be patchy, not a patch on DPReview. The classifieds, which I have to admit I haven't used, look like a good resource, and are well used. But whatever you do, don't venture into the off topic section, unless you lean to the far right. The moderation favours some fairly vile views - not a place to hang out in.

Could be an excellent forum but since the new owners have taken over it has gone dreadfully down hill. Nothing worse than seeing an arrogant nobody push his weight around because he owns the forum. I tried to include some of the comments made by the owners to individual members but the swear filter on this site would not allow it! Hate speech towards minorities is actively encouraged.

Been a member since early 2017. Thousands of posts. Hundreds of sales on there. I leave somebody negative feedback as he messes me about. The feedback was deleted as it was “deemed unfair”. The person is well in with the moderators I’m told. I pm the moderator and just state this “Deleting my honest feedback just makes a mockery of the feedback system. Please delete my account and any of my posts. Thanks”. It’s been deleted and my threads are still there but my username has been purposely changed by the mod to I spat my dummy. Wow. Really good advertising there for your forum that, by the way, has about 10% of active users as it did in 2017. Good people skills there. No problem. Will be setting my own photography forum up, I know lots in the industry. Your loss.

A very heavily moderated forum which could be good but the Moderators are completely biased and have their own sycophantic followers; if you dare to express a different opinion to this clique you really won't last long before you are banned. A very,very biased forum that is comical in the way it is run. The moderators are so childish and full of their own egos I always refer to them as Bully Beef & Chips! Bullying is rife from the gang of about 10 members who can do no wrong in the eyes of the moderators.

Usual forum type of over zelous power mad mods, who suck up to the people with thousands of posts (clealry nothing else to do) these mods treat people who dont conform as children banning them from posting ect, and there is a group of about 5-10 peopel who if you question their expertise, usually most have none, then you are in real trouble, most users are ok, but as is the forum bullies that rule.

I agree whole heartedly with this review. I cannot emphasise how much this forum was of a great help to myself and to others that I knew. People were happy to accept C&C on their photography and regular members were willing to give plenty of their valued time helping others.. Now however there seems to be a small band of people that spit the dummy at the slightest mention of something not quite right with their work, this being more prominent in the Bird section. A real shame as so many talented members have left the forum. If you are looking for constructive C&C for your work I suggest you look elsewhere as on TP you get more help in the out of focus section where people can advise you on more serious issues such as, how big a screw you will need to put a shelf up or what colour car should you purchase next. I`m done!!

It's such a pity that this Forum, being very informative, has a clique of complete tools. Should you disagree or critisize them, they report you(from the safety and anonymity of behind their keyboards - They know who they are.) to the Mods who, regardless of the actual source of the problems, tend to come down on the side of the clique. It's pathetic and I assume some of these folk either have something on the Mods or are involved with them in some respect. Time after time the results are the same. The Mods don't listen to any counter argument. They patronize, disrespect your views and talk down to you as if you're some kind of effin' idiot or school kid with threats of 'be a good boy/girl' or you'll go on a short holiday (suspension)'. PLEASE!!!! If you want to kiss @arse of have yours kissed then this is the place for you. If you want to be able to speak your mind and have constructive debate (and the occasional bit of adult banter) then don't bother, you'll be wasting your time.

After you wait patiently 60 days and post 25 posts you think it's ok to sell equipment in the classified section. I did this and responded to PMs regarding the equipment. I thought this was OK and polite to do so. Unfortunately one of the moderators took offence and simply banned me from the classified section for a month (during which time I had to post regularly in other areas to prove something). Apart from obviously reading all my private messages, I felt that I was being victimised by responding to other's messages. I felt that this particular moderator was abusing his power in this case. On a positive note, I found the normal members to be helpful and kind in their comments. It's just a shame that my fleeting brush with this mini Hitler of a moderator has resulted in such an appaling experience. Too many rules and, it seems, a large dose of making up new ones to suit, makes this a frustrating forum.

There are a few good members but the majority are very opinionated, arrogant and are exceptionally good at portraying bravery and sprouting threats from their armchairs at current events. You may be able to find some good information but it is always ruined by the same old members and moderators who think they are the ultimate authority on everything in life and flood the threads with drivel. If ever there was a place with rapid fire criticism of everything then this is it and coming from sad, overweight, balding middle-aged men it is very amusing.

One of the worst moderated forum I have ever visited. The moderators/owners of this forum are highly opinionated, and always willing and ready to jump at anyone not agreeing to their opinion. Best avioded.

I was a little too defensive when I posted my first thread. Did a dummy spit with one bloke, who I thought was taking the pee. But I was wrong perhaps. Did get trolled by an idiot on that thread who wouldn't let things go, even after an apology. Anyway, apart from perhaps 1 0r 2 idiots, this forum is great. Moderators are very firm, but very fair. There is great advice from experienced amateurs and experienced pros. Yes you will get a hard time if you post something on the lines like " I'm shooting a wedding on my 450D next week, what settings do you reccommend?" You will get a hard time on any photography forum with these type of questions though (rightly so!). I give advice on this forum, I read advice on this forum and sometimes I ask for advice on this forum, and all is positive 99.99999% of the time.

A great place with a large range of amateur and pro 'tographers in all genres of 'tography who are willing to help fellow photographers whatever level you're at.

A highly cliquish photography forum with far to many moderators.
There are far better photography forums out there which are better organised and run than this one.

Posting images can be a problem as well , if you go over the maximum 800px x 800px the image police will turn them into links instead.

In this day and age of large widescreen monitors and mega pixal cameras, those allowed image dimensions are far to restrictive.

You can ask just about any question on photography and get a helpful answer. Come to that, you can ask questions on just about any subject under the sun and generally get a helpful response. For anyone interested in photography from those looking for their first camera up to the professionals who make a living at it this is a useful forum with sections covering reviewing, business, lighting, equipment and many more.

The moderators/owners are helpful and are open to suggestions regarding new sections and the way the forum is run. From what I have seen those who have posts deleted or get banned deserve it, it makes for a friendly place. Like anywhere and anything else, the more effort you put into something the more you will get out of it.

The initial impression of this photography website is a good one. It has a thriving membership and a lot of helpful information. After some time here you start to see it as it is, a bit cliche. Whilst most members are very polite and helpful, a few are intolerant and often rude I find.

The admin and mods are prone to running this site with an "I'm in charge I can ban you" attitude which is fair enough, they can... but I often find my posts deleted without explanation as far as I am concerned, or worse, with a personal comment.

A "club for the boys (and girls)" best sums up this site for me. If you want serious chat about photography and affiliated software I suggest you look elsewhere, perhaps to sites like POTN.

In summary, a nice place to hang out but I soon got tired of people's ego's and bore of the oft repeated topics.

Members seem to be helpful when questions are posted. There is a full spread of users from beginners to Proffessionals. All topics from Retouch to printing are covered. And they have a section on the site for arranging local meets through out the country which looks to be well used and is a good idea.
I think it looks to be a great site and will re-visit once I have purchased my camera that I am saving for. I am sure I will get all the help I will be needing there.

Top marks to Talk Photography Forum for a top site. If you love photography you will love this site. It is an excellent source of information with helpful forum postings. It could have a slightly improved sectioning of topics though.

No bad points to comment on from my experience, excellent forum in every aspect, checked out many photography forums and this has to be the best I have found, and I don't think I can find any better therefore I well recommend Talk Photography Forum.

Everybody is helpful and friendly, replies quickly and politely. I would recommend to any photographer who is a beginner or professional as each bit of information suits everyones needs. Well recommend talkphotography.co.uk