#Ask Photography

Offers a space to ask all sorts of questions about photography, from business to composition.

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Recommendation for camera bag?

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Recommendation for camera bag? My wife likes to take photos at the dog park and the camera bag she currently has is pretty ratty and some of the zippers don’t work. What’s a good bag for the stuff in the picture in the $50-$100 range? submitted by /u/Dickasauras

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What should I focus in when post on shots like these?

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What should I focus in when post on shots like these? Wanted to know how would you guys go about post on these simple shots I took last weekend (Could’ve done much better with the composition, But I wanted to spend the time with my partner) submitted by /u/Juliosback

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How much should I charge for event photography?

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How much should I charge for event photography? okay so I do sports photography in my spare time but recently got asked to shoot a fundraiser event in my community for a city councilor. what would be a reasonable rate to charge for someone who has never done any events like this before? submitted by /u/Marshm4llowKing

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Foba Studio Stand Centre Column Won’t Rotate?

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Foba Studio Stand Centre Column Won’t Rotate? Hey peeps. I got this Foba studio stand a while back. It’s a stellar stand, but the centre column won’t rotate despite the fact that it appears that it’s meant to. (Yes I loosened that handle until it came all the way out and still nothing) I can’t find a model number or any other identifier to look more into it. I’ve tried google image search a…

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Broke beginner recommendations for wildlife photography?

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Broke beginner recommendations for wildlife photography? Like the title says, I’m broke. But, I go out on hikes and fish some pretty secluded spots and see some fantastic opportunities for images I just can’t accomplish with my phone. The cheapest I’ve found so far that could potentially work is a Canon PowerShot that’s about 12yrs old but I do think I could potentially make buying an EOS t7 rebel wor…

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Will this work as a mirrorless replacement for my Canon EOS 5D mark II?

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Will this work as a mirrorless replacement for my Canon EOS 5D mark II? Hi, I’ve been into photography for about 20 years, and since 2011 I’ve been shooting with my Canon Eos 5D mark II and an EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lense. I love the results I get from this gear, but for the last few years I’ve been thinking about getting a mirrorless camera that weigh less, is faster and is better at focusing. My old camera is now slow…

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Remote trigger advice for multiple shutters and strobes?

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Remote trigger advice for multiple shutters and strobes? I want to be able to trigger a remote shutter and strobes for 1-2 bodies (Canon) plus 1-4 strobes (Godox/Flashpoint), from a Canon body, and I’m trying to surmise the best way to add this functionality to the gear systems I already have. I have XPro transmitter and strobes already, plus 2x PocketWizard Plus. Which of these scenarios is most fea…

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Which is the best electronic viewfinder?

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Which is the best electronic viewfinder? Recently i tested the Canon r6 mark 2 aand the evf was amazing almost like it felt like a glass prism finder, i now own a sony a7 mark 1, the first one and i want to get an upgrade to a new camera and have this kind of quality from the canon r6 mark 2, there is any fujifilm or newer sony that feels like the evf from canon? submitted by /u…

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What do I have to be aware of when taking pictures in the Arctic?

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What do I have to be aware of when taking pictures in the Arctic? Hi guys, I am travelling to Svalbard in January in the hope of catching the Aurora, and maybe take a few nice pictures. Does anyone have experience in handling a camera in -25°C/-13°F? I have read about making sure the camera and lenses adjust slowly to temparature changes, is there any best practice to do so? I am planning on taking extra batte…

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Regarding lens option for wildlife?

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Regarding lens option for wildlife? Hi there. I am currently using a Canon 90D, and am hoping to gain some zoom for wildlife photography. I currently own 2 lenses that might be adaptable. A Canon f4 300mm IS, and a Canon EF 70-200Mm f4 mk 2. From reading and reviewing the data out there, and in particular lenstip, I’ve come to the decision that I wish I was willing to burn way mo…

Ask Photography 709 2024-12-17

How to get my images to look more interesting?

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How to get my images to look more interesting? I have a Canon R10 and 18-45 kit lens. I wanted to take some pictures of the old city with it’s roofs and narrow streets. And viewing it live it looks really cool and interesting. Kind of draws you in and makes you want to explore more, but my images are kind of dull, boring, and flat. I don’t know exactly what they are missing to make them mor…

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What are some nifty themes I could try for my 2025 New Year’s Resolution?

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What are some nifty themes I could try for my 2025 New Year’s Resolution? I don’t generally do Resolutions but for 2025 I want to take a pic/use my camera everyday to help me get more consistent and to just learn more. I thought I could start off with trying to spell out my name based on just normal things I would just see in everyday life. What are some other themes I could try? submitted by /u/Most_Importa…

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Is there a software or application to let the photographer and the client communicate about the collages to choose?

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Is there a software or application to let the photographer and the client communicate about the collages to choose? Is there a software or application to let the photographer and the client communicate about the collages to choose? My sister is a photographer and would like her clients to choose the collages to make from the photos she uploads submitted by /u/Shot-Tailor-2274

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Samsung NX1000 or Sony DSC-HX50V?

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Samsung NX1000 or Sony DSC-HX50V? I’m a complete beginner in photography (I’ve never owned a camera before) and I’m planning to buy one mainly for travel photography, sky photography, and capturing memories. I’ve come across two cameras on sale: Samsung NX1000 and Sony DSC-HX50V, both priced similarly. I’m torn between the two and not sure which one would suit my needs better. S…

Ask Photography 725 2024-12-17

Best 2-1 laptop/ tablet for beginner?

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Best 2-1 laptop/ tablet for beginner? Hi, I’m new to photography and would like some direction on which is better for photo editing. A 2-1 laptop or a tablet by itself ? I’ve tried an iPad, and liked it but not all of the features are available in Photoshop and Lightroom when using the iPad. submitted by /u/silver_willow96

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Is this photographer Abelardo Morell’s signature? (author/creator of this book)

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Is this photographer Abelardo Morell’s signature? (author/creator of this book) I just bought this book because I thought it was cool, and later discovered a signature. Can anyone confirm if this is the author’s? I’m not looking to sell it nor do I want any pricing info. Just curious if it’s his signature. If this isn’t the best place to ask, please point me elsewhere. Thanks! submitted by /u/thereadytribe …

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Photography agents?

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Photography agents? Hey all, just had a thought pop in my head: do any professionals here have an agent? I’m sure it depends on the type of photography you do (portraits vs weddings vs commercial etc) and I wantes to know your experience with it, is it worth it, and how to find a competent agent if so submitted by /u/MexicanResistance

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