#Ask Photography

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

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Questions about professional photography?

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Questions about professional photography? I am currently a student photographer who has a fair amount of experience with shooting both events and personal photos. I’ve recently been considering if I could pursue professional event photography as a career. Do many people do photography full-time? If so, does it provide a sustainable income? For most event photographers, how did you sta…

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Help With Flash?

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Help With Flash? Hi guys, I’m very new to flash photography. Every few months in London I do a friend’s club night, while I’m very happy with the DJ photos, I can’t seem to get the posed ones of the revelers right. The background is very dark, and while the subjects are sharp, there’s no ambient background light, like your usual purple, blues and reds etc. How d…

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How can I make my camera to stream 1080p?

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How can I make my camera to stream 1080p? i’musing OBS with sony zv 1f camera to record videos. but for the life of me i can’t get the camera to stream 1080p its always set as 720p! from camera settings it shows that the output is actually 1080p but obviously not true!! please help https://preview.redd.it/4jvd5w2m3f6e1.jpg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9cdb9282b5a33401a403d12efc816…

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What camera bag/case would you buy under $100?

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What camera bag/case would you buy under $100? I recently bought my first camera, but I’m not sure what kind of bag or case would be suitable for it. My gear: • Fujifilm X-T30 II camera body • Fujinon XF 18-55mm 2.8-4 lens • One SD card • One spare battery • Fujifilm BC-W126S Battery charger • Peak Design Cuff wrist strap The best option would be a small case that I can put in my backpack o…

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Lenses for EF mount for landscape/street and portrait?

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Lenses for EF mount for landscape/street and portrait? I have recently(6/7months ago) bought a canon Eos 6D and at the time had bought 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 kit lens and the 75-300 f4-5.6 (I know it sucks, but I was a newbie and didn’t research properly) and am looking for an upgrade now. I mostly shoot landscape, street(architecture) and am trying to now get into portrait and astrophotography(Milky Way)…

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Z6III vs Z7II – Best outdoorsy camera?

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Z6III vs Z7II – Best outdoorsy camera? Hello! I am looking to purchase my first mirrorless camera (been mostly using phone and Nikon D3400), and I’m stuck between the Nikon Z6III ( ~$2,200) and the Nikon Z7II (~$2,000), and was hoping for some recommendations. Mind you, I’m not a professional, just looking to improve my skills and grow into the camera. I mainly focus on “outdoorsy” …

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Any suggestions on a new camera for my wife?

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Any suggestions on a new camera for my wife? I bought my wife her first digital camera atleast 10 years ago. Its a Sony NEX-5, it was great for a long time and she really loves using it but she has been having a very hard time with it lately and i know there must be far far better cameras available now. I want to get her a newer and nicer camera but i (unfortunately) know next to nothing a…

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Mistake with negatives, how to fix this problem?

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Mistake with negatives, how to fix this problem? Hi all, I want to ask if anyone knows how to fix these patches on film negatives? They are mistakes done by my lab and the work is quite important so I’m wondering if there’s anyway to post-edit these patches? Any help will be greatly appreciated, thank you! submitted by /u/takemyspear

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Need help needing a new camera! Suggestions?

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Need help needing a new camera! Suggestions? So looking into a new body. But looking to stay in the beginner/intermediate level as that’s what I have now an old and out dated unit. Im looking for a decent unit for pic and video sub 1k Im planning on doing portrait outdoors type and a BUNCH of sports photos. Mainly fast pace sports. So some footage and some pics of events. Anyone have any g…

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Which lenses do you recommend for me?

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Which lenses do you recommend for me? Hey guys, Im pretty new to photography, Im not into portraits that much yet, I have a Canon 5D Mark II with a 50 mm lense and a FD 80-200 mm lense. Im really into scenary and nature photos, what are your lenses recommendations for these type of pics? If you have any other suggestions I’ll be glad to hear them! submitted by /u/Ramiezzi

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D750 and AFS 200-500mm 5.6. Aperture not moving?

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D750 and AFS 200-500mm 5.6. Aperture not moving? I bought a used Nikon AFS 200 to 500 mm 5.6 lens for my Nikon d750. It looks an immaculate condition, it even included the original box and paperwork. The previous owners say stated that they used it very rarely. It shoots great at 5.6. but any attempt to move the aperture causes the camera to display error on the LCD after snapping the picture…

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Ethical Question – Should raw files be shared for big events?

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Ethical Question – Should raw files be shared for big events? This photo is wedding specific. Or One time big important event specific. I just had my wedding professionally photographed, and although I love the pictures, they definetly look amateur. The shadows and contrast are way to strong, so all the deeper colours look black, our eyes are a dark line, and everyone is wrinky. My skin on my arm is seethr…

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Which digital camera from the Sony rx100 series should I get ?

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Which digital camera from the Sony rx100 series should I get ? I am a drag photographer. I’m looking for a camera that has fast auto focusing, that works well in low light And has fast shutter speed. I am generally pretty close to the stage so zoom is not necessary but always fun to have. The goal is clear movement shots ! After all my research, I keep getting recommended the Sony RX100 viii , but I’ve seen…

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24-120 z S vs 70-200 f mount?

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24-120 z S vs 70-200 f mount? I have been taking photos as a hobby and as kind of my work’s default photographer for the better part of a decade on a d3400 and I recently decided to upgrade to a used z6 with a 50 1.8s for better low light performance. I’m loving it so far and it’s got me taking way more photos and just generally prioritizing bringing my camera along day to d…

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What should my export settings be for a 24×36 print?

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What should my export settings be for a 24×36 print? Hey I am having my first art show on December 28th and I need to print my work to frame it. What advice can you all give me and also what should I set the settings at so it comes out clean? submitted by /u/FlawlessLik

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Point&shoot or DSLR/mirrorless? for amateur personnel use.

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Point&shoot or DSLR/mirrorless? for amateur personnel use. I’m thinking of getting back into some photography. I like to take landscape mostly. I live in maine so there is a bunch of great coastline and mountain opportunities. I would also like something for vacation and family functions. There is the pictures I want to take of objects to post on the subreddits I’m a regular on here. I noticed I could g…

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is a fujifilm finepix hs50exr a good starter camera?

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is a fujifilm finepix hs50exr a good starter camera? i’m getting into photography and found one for pretty cheap, i’m looking to do night photography on things like buildings, cityscapes, bridges, roads and alleyways. i couldn’t find any videos on if it would be good for that so i figured i’d ask here. submitted by /u/Historical-Nose4159

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Is there anyway to tether with Adobe LightRoom (CC)?

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Is there anyway to tether with Adobe LightRoom (CC)? I keep seeing that I can tether with only Lightroom Classic. Are there alternatives options? I want to be able to see my pictures blown up on my laptop during any studio sessions. I can’t find anything useful online. submitted by /u/ikishenno

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Cameras for hiking?

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Cameras for hiking? Hi, I’m looking for a small/light camera to use for hiking this winter! Unfortunately within the budget of £300… I’m looking to try to take a more professional style of photo than the ones here (taken on my phone) I’m aware the budget is tight but any recommendations would be appreciated 🙂 submitted by /u/No_Writing_2992

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