In this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast, we delve into Photography Manifesto Rule #8: Community Is The Only External Source That Will Help You to Become A Better PhotographerYou'll learn the power of joining a photography community, gaining personalized resources and feedback, and how to focus on essential skills rather than relying on external sources, ultimately transforming your photography journey and helping you become a better photographer.Join the free and private Beginner Photography Podcast Communityhttps://beginnerphotopod.com/groupThe Big Ideas with Timestamps00:04:39 Seeking external sources to improve photography won't help.00:07:12 More information needed for accurate diagnosis.00:10:21 In-person learning fosters interactive and meaningful discussions.00:16:26 Unclear person's trustworthiness in variety of photography.00:17:35 Community: traditional social media, YouTube, blogs, podcasts00:21:17 Get trusted feedback on your creative work.00:26:32 Photographers learn challenges, strengths, and goals. Help each other overcome struggles.00:27:49 Community podcast supports personalized photography resources, accountability.00:34:24 Contribute to community, not just take knowledge.00:36:10 Seek community help for personalized editing advice.00:38:46 Information from one friend's different photography style isn't always useful. Large and small communities offer valuable connections and resources.00:43:04 Private, ad-free platform for group of photographers.00:46:04 Practice, community, and shooting are essential.Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio. And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost! Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/ Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Email me at BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!