Chase Jarvis http://blog.chasejarvis.com/blog/
Why I Like It: One of the BEST resources (next to zach arias) on all around photography content. Chase blends in technique, products, post production, business, and helpful inspirations to anyone that is engrossed in a journey through developing photography. Visit this blog enough and you will feel like you are personal friends with him. Chase also has some really great guest bloggers. Overall he blends photography, business and life in all one simple way that makes you feel like you aren't so alone when trying to figure all of these things out.
Scott Kelby http://www.scottkelby.com/
Why I like It: One of my favorite blogs with a ton of content regarding photography and editing with photoshop and lightroom. It is very easy to spend a whole day going through all of his postings. He explains his techniques in an every easy to understand way and not only shows you how to pull certain shots off, but also why he chooses to do them in a certain way. This style is super helpful when trying to develop your own techniques. He also has a great "guest blogger" that features the stories from photographers at all levels from around the world. If anything he makes the huge world of photography seem a lot less smaller and less complicated. Why I Like It: One of the BEST resources (next to zach arias) on all around photography content. Chase blends in technique, products, post production, business, and helpful inspirations to anyone that is engrossed in a journey through developing photography. Visit this blog enough and you will feel like you are personal friends with him. Chase also has some really great guest bloggers. Overall he blends photography, business and life in all one simple way that makes you feel like you aren't so alone when trying to figure all of these things out.
Scott Kelby http://www.scottkelby.com/
Zach Arias http://www.zarias.com/
Breakdown: Again, another one of my favorite stops in the blogosphere (yes I just used that word and proved my geekdom.) I love this blog because reading Zach's postings is like having a conversation with a really good friend. Not only are his photography tutorials and tips excellent, but he almost feels like a life coach. Right when you feel overwhelmed or feel like you are the only person thinking a certain way about the photography business, Zach is right there to show you that you are not alone.
Strobist
Why I Like It: strobist is the "go to" website for the DIY photographer. Started as a simple blog on using off camera flashes has turned into a complete lighting revolution (just google the term...) While I don't visit this blog as much as I use to, it is still packed with TONS of excellent lighting how-to's and DIY lighting techniques. (just dont get lost in the nerdom of explaining the technical details of how every shot is set up...you will see what I mean)
A Photo Editor http://www.aphotoeditor.com/
Why I Like It: AMAZING interviews with professional commercial and editorial photographers. More inspirational and business type of post on this blog. I have found its a great blog to get lost on when you have creative block or feeling uninspired. While it is geared to semi-pro to professional photographers, anyone at any level can appreciate the in depth interviews with photographers that you have probably seen their work but didn't realize it.
Chris Buck http://www.chrisbuck.com/index.html
Just a super dope photographer. His work will inspire you no matter what you shoot.
Dave Hill http://www.davehillphoto.com/
Another one of my favorite photographers. His style has been replicated and duplicated SO many times that it soon became to be known as "The Dave Hill effect." While some people don't like his style, I love it. I am a huge photoshop and lighting nerd. And while at first glance you would think the style is ALL photoshop, you would be surprised to find out how much of the style relies on lighting.
(p.s. look at his "personal work" link. completely opposite of his commercial work.)
