#Ask Photography

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

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Wedding ceremony no windows low light- flash help?

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Wedding ceremony no windows low light- flash help? I’m shooting a wedding in a community centre with no windows and the bride wants the lights off because they’re the bright fluorescents. She said her DJ is bringing “some lights.” I’ve tried to contact the DJ to see exactly what he’s bringing but I have not used off camera flash ever and I only use flash on camera for ceremonies that have ambien…

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How much should I charge for a family photo shoot?

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How much should I charge for a family photo shoot? I’ve been shooting for over a decade but only for fun. I’ve made a few dollars here and there from friends and family but that’s about it. Someone has reached out to me on social media asking to do some family pictures for them. It’s a family of 4 (parents and 2 kids). They only want the basic stuff, one of each kid, one of each of them, one of …

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Canon EOS 650D or 700D?

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Canon EOS 650D or 700D? I am a beginner and currently looking into buying my first camera, which of the two is a better option? I chose these two since they were just enough for my budget. submitted by /u/Bunny-walker999

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How can I achieve dramatic lighting effects like this in close-up photography?

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How can I achieve dramatic lighting effects like this in close-up photography? Hi everyone! I recently worked on a project where I experimented with dramatic lighting and textures in close-up photography. The image showcases intense shadows and highlights, emphasizing the subject’s details while creating an ethereal mood. I’m curious about how others in this community approach similar effects. Do you have tips or favorite …

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If you had $6K AUD to buy a camera/lens kit?

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If you had $6K AUD to buy a camera/lens kit? What would it be? Use cases for camera would be a variety of scenarios, primarily family portraits, travel and kids sports (basketball/athletics). Would ideally like a usable silent shutter without too much rolling shutter and a lighter kit… submitted by /u/unluckymerc88

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Noob. Listen to my old man or dive right in?

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Noob. Listen to my old man or dive right in? Basically I’ve wanted to get into photography for years and years. My old man who used to do photography back in the day is telling me I should start out with a bridge camera and then go from there while I want to pick up an older full frame mirrorless (used) and buy a lens or two and go from there. I can see myself doing mostly like travel pho…

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Sony A6400 w/ 18-200mm as a first camera ?

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Sony A6400 w/ 18-200mm as a first camera ? Hi, complete beginner here I’ve been considering getting a proper camera for a while, mostly because of how frustrated I get at how bad my wildlife/landscape phone pictures turn out. I want to be able to get proper shots of seals and birds and deer without having to get (too) close to them, and obviously my phone doesn’t cut it. I don’t want to …

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How does ISO work – what is the sensor physics behind it?

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How does ISO work – what is the sensor physics behind it? I mean, I know very well how to work with it – the exposure triangle & all – what want to understand is how it physically works, at the level of the sensor. How is the sensor able to increase its sensitivity to light? This video I recently checked out said that the amount of noise in a photo shot in low light with low ISO (exposure brought up in…

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Canon eos 5d iv or Sony a7iii?

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Canon eos 5d iv or Sony a7iii? I currently use the fujifilm xt30ii and I love it but the video is just horrible and has no stability so I would like a camera that both takes amazing crisp shots but also great video, which would be better the canon 5Div or the Sony a7iii and open to other suggestions too, thank you! submitted by /u/Pennybabyx

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I am gonna start with photography soon and i want to prioritize on street, nature/landscape etc. Is this bundle a good deal to start with or do u guys advice something else? This is 2000 euros and thats also my budget for now.

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I am gonna start with photography soon and i want to prioritize on street, nature/landscape etc. Is this bundle a good deal to start with or do u guys advice something else? This is 2000 euros and thats also my budget for now. submitted by /u/EquivalentSilver8074

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Where can I find and create digital photo book? @/r/askpgotography

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Where can I find and create digital photo book? @/r/askpgotography I have this book that was made 15 years ago. It was a bunch of photos positioned various ways with captions, stickers, etc all around them. 1. I can’t remember what it is even called. Photo album? Collage book? ***The main thing is I am looking to make a digital/virtual version of photos with captions and so forth like this but not wanting it to…

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how to start a business? what do i need to know/do?

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how to start a business? what do i need to know/do? hey y’all! i know this question has been asked a billion of times, but i promise i’m way past the “what camera should i get” phase. i’ve been freelancing since i was 16. went to college for it. i even work full-time at a very popular photography studio that does a lot of volume stuff too. but this is regarding my own personal business. i “rebran…

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Alpha 7C II lense better than a7 IV?

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Alpha 7C II lense better than a7 IV? Is Sony Alpha 7C II kit’s 28-60 better than Alpha 7 IV kit’s 28-70? The seller said it’s better. Any idea? (Reposted this, the previous one deleted by mod) submitted by /u/Real_Eye4573

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Can someone help with Tablet Tripod Mount suggestions?

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Can someone help with Tablet Tripod Mount suggestions? I’ve been looking for a desktop tripod mount for a large tablet (S10 Ultra). One of the key problems I was having was finding a cradle for the tablet while it’s in it’s case (needed fingers at least .8 inches long). I finally found one on Amazon (haven’t purchased it yet). Looks like it has a 1″ (25mm) ball on the end of it. It also looks like …

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thoughts on this canon 8-15mm zoom fisheye lens?

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thoughts on this canon 8-15mm zoom fisheye lens? i LOVE fisheye photography and just upgraded to a sony a7iii. a local on fb is selling this canon lens with the sigma adapter for a decent price (600 for both) and was wondering how you guys feel about this particular lens, especially with sony? are there any other high quality 180 degree fisheye lenses worth looking into or would you pull the t…

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Can I use Sandisk ultra 64GB for my Sony DSC WX350?

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Can I use Sandisk ultra 64GB for my Sony DSC WX350? hiii! this is my first time having a camera. i checked the manuals and it says that this camera supports up to 64 GB. should i buy an older model of an sd card with lower reading speed (bcs this camera is quite old?) or can i buy an sd card with higher reading speed like Sandisk Ultra 64GB? thanks! and yes, i tried to google but nothing really …

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