• BetterPhoto

Overview

BetterPhoto has a rating of 3.3 stars from 33 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. BetterPhoto ranks 2nd among Photography Education sites.

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  • When I first bought my camera, I came across a beginner photography book by owner, Jim Miotke.

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Top Positive Review

“BetterPhoto online courses are an exceptional value”

D B.
6/21/20

My first introduction to Jim Miotke was through his book, The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography, many years ago. Since then, I have discovered his online website and, now, three of his courses. They are priced reasonably and a great way to improve my skills and get my creative juices going. I highly recommend Jim's BetterPhoto courses as a great way to learn more and do more.

Top Critical Review

“SPEND YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE”

Liz M.
12/22/19

At one time this was a good site for hosting a photo website. No longer. I'm unable to update my bio photo and text. The text that I enter correctly shows up run together on my website. I don't dare try to edit my selection of photos. It's almost impossible to find contact information. They do respond to an email (always during the night, so I suppose they are half way around the world) and say they'll send the issue on to their tech team. They're just kidding, although not kidding when they want your money. Stay away.

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1 review
7 helpful votes
April 4th, 2015

I actually enjoyed betterphoto.com - 4 or 5 years ago. Now there are no more instructors, no diversity of classes, nothing of any interest beyond that of absolute beginners. I think there are only four offerings now, all of which I outgrew a few years ago.

WHAT HAPPENED? It once had promise; now it's showing all the signs of a failing project that is quickly fading into obscurity.

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Jim M. – BetterPhoto Rep

I am sorry you felt that way back in 2015. We are getting better and better all the time, offering more diverse classes. I think you'll find we have fun offerings and a lot to keep passionate photographers inspired.

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3 reviews
7 helpful votes
April 22nd, 2015

If you have a technical problem with the site (that you have paid for and been a customer for 7 years or so) THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO ONE WHO WILL ADDRESS YOUR PROBLEM... NO ONE... BEEN WAITING NOW APPROX. 10 DAYS WITHOUT ANY HELP SO WE CAN ACTUALLY USE OUR PAID FOR WEBSITE... TERRIBLE SERVICE!

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1 review
2 helpful votes
August 27th, 2010

Wasn't a fan of betterphoto.com. I don't think they do anything to make online learning more interesting and useful than any other online learning company. The instructor for my class was knowledgeable about the camera but couldn't really get involved. Felt kind of like the class was an "our way or the highway" steamroller kind of approach. Didn't learn very much unfortunately.

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BetterPhoto helps photographers share photos with an easy-to-use system that's both affordable and powerful. It's photography joy and inspiration through a great member community. BetterPhoto's Web site hosting services for photographers is easy-to-use and highly customizable. Our monthly photo contests are the most fun, objective, and prestigious photography contests on the Web.

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Jim M.
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My wife and I have been running BetterPhoto since we started it in 1996! Denise and I are both photographers, and our three children and three dogs, along with nature and travel destinations, are our among our favorite subjects. But our biggest interest is in helping you experiences the joy of creative photography and become an even better photographer in the process.

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