#Ask Photography

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

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Nikon D3500?

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Nikon D3500? Hello, I saw a clearance sale of a D3500 worth $130 at our local bookstore – doesnt include battery. I’m looking into learning photography, do you think I should go for it? The box kinda looks like it has been tossed around though. submitted by /u/Acrobatic_Tear3209

Ask Photography 646 2024-12-02

Opportunities for a high schooler in sports photography of high level college football?

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Opportunities for a high schooler in sports photography of high level college football? Looking for opportunities in high-level sports photography of college football Hello, I am a freshman high school student and I have 4 years of experience in photography. I have worked with many athletes and multiple teams, and I have also taken photos multiple times for Dartmouth. Photography is my main passion and I am interested in eventually…

Ask Photography 422 2024-12-02

Good first camera for shooting cosplay?

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Good first camera for shooting cosplay? My wife does cosplays and I would love to help her with shooting the cosplays but I am an absolute beginner with zero expirience. I aim to go to some photoshooting courses but there is a requirment to bring your own gear. What would you recommend to an absolute beginner as his first camera? Any specific things to look out for? submitted by …

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Lens question go budget or spend the money?

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Lens question go budget or spend the money? I’m starting to use my camera more for school and I was looking into buying an 85mm lens for my canon EOS 2000d. Because 2 of my friends are getting married and they would love if I take pictures there and also for personal use in general. I’ve heard amazing things about the f1.4 but compared to the f1.8 it’s expensive so I was wondering if I sh…

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How do I take photos like this?

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How do I take photos like this? Hello, I’m fairly new to photography and i’m taking this photography course in my city where we need to make a final project by the end of December. I was wondering if anyone can help me to understand how to make a photo like this, please? https://www.matiascanosa.com/studio-work?itemId=4vdd3yigs4rc1wvibso51h2w8wuhm3 submitted by /u/Good_…

Ask Photography 598 2024-12-02

What do I need to mount a reflector on a tripod?

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What do I need to mount a reflector on a tripod? Just wondering if anyone has used a tripod to support a curved reflector for headshots? I do have some C stands, but I’ve also got a few tripods hanging around so might be good to put one of those to use rather than having them gathering dust or sold off for a fraction of their worth. Anyone know what connector/adapter I’d need to make it work? …

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First camera/lens?

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First camera/lens? I’m an artist/musician who will mainly film content for YouTube and Instagram and I’m trying to get past iPhone camera quality videos. I’m completely new when it comes to cameras (I just found out what bokeh is). I was looking at my options and I thought that a Sony ZV-E10 paired with a Sigma 16mm lens would be a good starting point. I would als…

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Panning shot for the Panasonic Lumix GH2? (M 4/3)

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Panning shot for the Panasonic Lumix GH2? (M 4/3) So I’m a railfan who takes pictures of trains. I’m curious if panning shots are possible with my Panasonic Lumix GH2? What settings, ISO, modes, shutter speed, etc I should use. Lenses I have is the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Mega OIS and the Olympics M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6. I’m usually outside, sometimes indoors (i…

Ask Photography 939 2024-12-02

Think I have finally nailed down what I’m going to be buying, is this worth getting?

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Think I have finally nailed down what I’m going to be buying, is this worth getting? I’ve posted a similar thing like this and got a lot of really helpful feedback, my budget has now gone from £500-600 so I had more space to work with, with the £77 left over I can get the other add ons like a bag, sd card, sd card Reader, circular polariser and lastly some extra batteries. Is this better than my last setup? submitted by /…

Ask Photography 539 2024-12-01

Should I buy a6700 or Lumix S5 ?

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Should I buy a6700 or Lumix S5 ? Someone is selling his a6700 with a 16-50mm lens for 970$ and another is selling his S5 for 600$ (just the body. My aim is to film music video and also to do some photo. What do yall think ? submitted by /u/julestyuhgg

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Photo on tshirt?

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Photo on tshirt? I want to print some photos on tshirts. I tried once before and the quality wasn’t great. I want really good colors etc. if anyone has a place to test, I’d appreciate it! Thanks! submitted by /u/No_Needleworker_5546

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How to price my first restaurant client?

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How to price my first restaurant client? Hi everyone, I’m seeking advice for the biggest project so far in my career! I know pricing has lots of different factors and is really subjective but I appreciate any and all advice you can give. I’m a portrait photographer but food photography is completely out of my wheelhouse. Sorry for the wordiness but thank you all in advance! I wait tabl…

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What paper should I use to print this photo, if I’m going to frame it behind glass?

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What paper should I use to print this photo, if I’m going to frame it behind glass? I just took this photo, and will be giving it to a family member printed at 11×14 as a gift. She prefers framed work behind glass. Any good recommendations for how to approach this? And, any particularly good advice on photo paper that will look good behind a standard glass frame with an image like this? https://preview.redd.it/f32ko7kl254e1.jpg…

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Beginner lens question: Sigma 10-18 f2.8 Sony E or Sony 10-18 f4 OSS?

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Beginner lens question: Sigma 10-18 f2.8 Sony E or Sony 10-18 f4 OSS? Trying to figure out which of these two I should spring for. The OSS is appealing but I’m curious if the increased light from the Sigma will allow me to shoot a darker screen fast enough that the OSS isn’t really needed. submitted by /u/digital0verdose

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Camera suggestion?

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Camera suggestion? Hi , my wife has a decent but older camera that she has been using to do engagement photos and family photos for friends and family on the side. She wants to try to start her own small business but we want to get a better camera before she does this. All of the pictures she takes are outdoors if that changes anything but I was wondering what typ…

Ask Photography 857 2024-12-01

First camera advice for beginner?

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First camera advice for beginner? Hey everyone, I’m seeking advice on my first camera and lens. Some info: Budget: I’m looking for a camera/lens within a budget of $5-700. I’m willing to spend more in the future if necessary. However, I don’t want to exceed $700 for the next couple of years. Goals: I’ll be traveling a decent amount over the next couple years, so I’d like a came…

Ask Photography 724 2024-12-01

Low light/ Night street photography lens for Sony a6100?

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Low light/ Night street photography lens for Sony a6100? I am gonna be traveling next year and want to make some videos and take some photos, mostly looking to be doing street photography. I am gonna be taking my trusty a6100 but only have the 16-50 shitty kit lens. Can anyone recommend me an affordable lens that works well with low light for my night shots? I would say my budget is about 600-700 buck…

Ask Photography 909 2024-12-01