How would you light this shot? https://preview.redd.it/yr2khd631w5e1.png?width=2084&format=png&auto=webp&s=93dba1c91adc79668447cf9e5b9dfdb5f48fcdb0 I love the soft diffused shadows and gentle light. My assumption is it’s a long exposure lit by a single diffused light source being “drawn” over the subject by hand, but challenge my thinking please! submitted by /u/heymoo…

Thinking of putting together a series of wildlife blending into the environment. Help with ideas and thoughts on how to develop this idea? I was reflecting recently on how rewarding it is to spot an owl—a moment of pure excitement and connection. It got me thinking about how many of my photos don’t fully capture just how challenging it is to find these incredible creatures. That’s what inspired this series: an effort to bring to life the hidden animals within their environments and…

How do you achieve this blur in commercial outdoor photography? I have seen a lot of this kind of pics lately in some brand campaigns and I wonder if someone have any idea about the creative process in those kind of images? Is it a rear flash and a slow shutter speed or some post production? Thanks submitted by /u/Impossible-Gear-9400

why are 28/50mm so neglected? i am in a very weird spot atm i feel like. i am a simple man. i like 28mm and i like 50mm99% of what i shoot, i can do on 28mm and 50mm. and no 30 35 is too tight and 24 is too wide. 28mm. its perfect. yet it feels like with the current lens line ups of sony for example but also other companies, those are very very scarce. especially with the 28…

How to make better urban photos? Hello everyone, I usually do portraits, but sometimes I like to take street and urban photos. I like the photo, but I’m not entirely sure about it. Question for those in the know: what did I (probably) do wrong and how to avoid it in the future submitted by /u/Objective_Public_230

Which mm Lens for bokeh? Which mm Lens for bokeh So i do product photography in a lightbox (not professional, just hobby related). I know that < f (preferably lower than 2.0) is more bokeh. I can shoot decent bokeh pictures with my 15 - 45 mm f 3.5 - 5.6 but i want a lens that is better at bokeh (the kit was a very good black friday sale and a seperate body with no lens...

Help understanding quality of iPhone vs. Mirrorless for lower light indoor photos? I was recently taking some pictures indoor at a gym. It was of basketball players just hanging out prior to practice. The gym was pretty poorly lit. No one was moving very quickly, and I was shooting at 2.8 and 1/500th of a second. I took pictures with both my iPhone 16 Pro as well as my Canon R5. The lighting and overall look was a lot better …

How to connect Yongnuo 560 IV to Canon EOS T100/ 4000D? I got this speedlite in my new camera kit and everytime I attempt to set it up I am given the message that the menu is not available as the flash is either off or unsupported but this flash is supposed to be support. Is there something that I’m missing? I am like quite new to DSLRs and what not and this is my first attempt at taking photography …

How might I recreate a photo like this? I’d like to recreate a photo with two people’s silhouette against the darkening sky like this but I’m not sure where to begin in terms of getting the shot. Does anyone have advice? Thank you! submitted by /u/__scooter

Which Software should I take for Mac? I making Hobby photos sometimes I Post it on Instagram but I love it to edit These pictures and im searching a good Software for MacBook. I read something about affinity Photo 2 or pixelmator pro with photomator. And suggestions? submitted by /u/F1rstSh0tDie

Best 35 mm film camera for my photographer bf??? Trying to get my boyfriend a 35 mm film camera for Christmas and I am so lost as I know nothing about cameras or photography. He mostly focuses on sports media (he’s had internships with our college’s athletics media department) he shoots football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, etc. He also does various freelance things like recently did a s…

Can anybody tell me when this specific photo printer paper came out? It says “Kodak Moments” across the back. Is there any possible way I can find out if this came out prior to 2008? I found an autographed picture and want to find out if it’s legit. submitted by /u/__JESUS_IS_KING_

What camera sling bags can you recommend? Hey everyone, I’m currently looking for a sling bag for my gear and i was wondering what everyone is using nowadays… I want enough room for my A7III and two prime lenses or A7III and my 150-500mm. I’m considering the Patagonia Stealth sling but im worried that my gear won’t be protected enough. I’m interested in your opinions… submitted …

What’s your big goal? I’m reading a book on that big American program from the FDR era where they hired a bunch of photogs just to capture life and the country and the challenges and struggles. It was such meaningful work. Everyone (at least everyone on Reddit) has a camera in their pocket via their phone/tablet/laptop. What’s driving your photography? For me, I use…

How do I make my photo fit a certain vibe? I’m making a series of photos that have the theme of loneliness. I was wondering how I should edit the photos in Lightroom to get that certain vibe. I tried desaturating this one but I can’t help but feel that it looks too dull. I want it to have a little bit of color but don’t want them too vibrant to fit my theme. Any ideas? Or do the desatura…

Free Windows Software To Remove This Scan Line? https://preview.redd.it/0dzvxa5n8v5e1.png?width=246&format=png&auto=webp&s=ad2dc187d5641adca1f04b13f6e19c3c0d5d22f0 I have a few hundred photos that all exhibit this scanner artifact. It’s always in the same location in each photo, and always shows up as a bright line. Can anybody recommend a Windows app (ideally free or low cost) that can batch…

How do photographers develop an artistic style? Especially in the commercial space. And it’s nice to see the style carrying over into their personal work/books. Some examples of photographers I’m into at the moment: https://www.instagram.com/danielpshea?igsh=MWxwYjJzaHpzYXF0eQ== https://www.instagram.com/mahaney_mark?igsh=MXJ2OXF6cDR2M2JtMg== https://www.instagram.com/piariverola?igsh=eWlnbHZ…

Canon g7x?? I am wondering if the g7x is worth it? Are there any alternatives to the g7x? The other night I went out, and my friend had a g7x that i absolutely loved. He would randomly take it out for quick photos. It was compact and the picture quality was so crisp. I bought a sony A6400 a few weeks ago and not sure if im entirely pleased now that i saw …

Favorite software for copying images from SD card to PC? I’m looking for a utility that copies images (jpeg + raw) from my SD card to my PC. Preferably, I ONLY want it to copy files that have not yet been copied, so it needs to ignore files on the SD card that have previously been copied. Even if the files are no longer on my PC (because they have been moved to long-term storage) I want the utility to…

Should I get a used Nikon D3300 with no AF as my first camera? Hello! So, I’m about to buy my first camera ever and it’s a used Nikon D3300 from Market Place, but in the description the previous owner mentions that the lens’s autofocus doesn’t work, that it can only be used manually. Doing a little research I saw that it can still be used but I feel like it’s only for more advanced photographers, and since…