#Ask Photography

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

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Camera Squeak?

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Camera Squeak? My camera len is squeaking whenever it auto focuses for reference it’s a 70-200 F2.8 APO DG HSM. submitted by /u/ThickZookeepergame77

Ask Photography 530 2025-02-12

How much more amazing is the canon eos r7’s eye and subject tracking over the 7d mark II?

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How much more amazing is the canon eos r7’s eye and subject tracking over the 7d mark II? I’m a wildlife photographer and I mostly photograph birds. I need a camera that can quickly track flying subjects and eyes of subjects. The lens I use is the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary. I have the 7d mark ii and I’m thinking about upgrading to the r7. Is the price difference worth it? I haven’t used the zone tracking on the 7d mark ii much just …

Ask Photography 1.3k 2025-02-12

What’s the best camera to get started?

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What’s the best camera to get started? Bit of background; I used to go around and do a lot of photography with my Grandpa growing up. He had a range of Nikon cameras. And would set everything up with me so essentially I’d click the shutter and toddle off! But now I have kids of my own I really want to get back into it or start I suppose? Not sure how you’d word it because I don’t th…

Ask Photography 890 2025-02-12

What compact cameras do you recommend for a professional photographer who doesn’t want to bring workhorse cameras on every trip?

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What compact cameras do you recommend for a professional photographer who doesn’t want to bring workhorse cameras on every trip? Hello! Professional photographer here! I use a Nikon Z7ii with all the lenses and things for my business. I typically bring my gear to every trip, but now I’m pregnant and lugging my gear on my travels is not ideal. I want an everyday camera that I can use to capture my family and travel with me for day-to-day life and leisure. Any recommendatio…

Ask Photography 527 2025-02-12

How do I better advertise/generally improve my pop-up portrait sessions?

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How do I better advertise/generally improve my pop-up portrait sessions? I’m struggling to get the number of signups needed to help me break even on my upcoming Valentine’s Day portrait event. I’ve done three of these pop-ups previously to varying success, but this time, I’m really struggling. I would appreciate any advice! —— Background info: I’m a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC/Philly, focusing on po…

Ask Photography 991 2025-02-12

Always used Elinchrom d-lite rx 2/4, outdated now, whats the current go-to?

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Always used Elinchrom d-lite rx 2/4, outdated now, whats the current go-to? So our company (volume portrait photography) have always used Elinchrom d lite rx 2/4s. We have noticed a few photographers having issues with them with mirrorless cameras over the last two years. Moreso, it seems stock isnt readily available anymore so I was wondering what is the go-to set up people recommend these days for two light flash set…

Ask Photography 710 2025-02-12

Monopod recommendation for bird & wildlife photography?

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Monopod recommendation for bird & wildlife photography? I cannot shoot video for more than a minute because my arms get so tired, which is why I’ve started thinking I need something to help support a heavy lens. I’ve been trying to do a ton of research and still am uncertain what kind of monopod I need. I typically hike out with my gear to shoot so weight is a big factor for me. So is ease and conven…

Ask Photography 787 2025-02-12

Sony 28 70 GM Help finding filter Questions?

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Sony 28 70 GM Help finding filter Questions? Hi all, I just bit the bullet on the new GM lens and im looking to buy some new filters for it that wont degrade the quality. Ill be using the lens for a mixture of photo and video. Right now my largest filters all cap out at 77mm so i will need to buy new ones that fit the 86mm filter thread. The problem is many specialty filters cap out at 82m…

Ask Photography 647 2025-02-12

Which tablet should I get?

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Which tablet should I get? Hi everyone. I’m going on a trip soon and would need a tablet to transfer and edit my photos (light editing). I can’t decide between the Ipad 10th gen (528AUD$) and a Lenovo P12 (448AUD$). What is everyone using snd which one would you recommend? Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/Frenchy97480

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Any advice on offering photography service to local luxury car businesses?

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Any advice on offering photography service to local luxury car businesses? I am relatively inexperienced photographer whose dream is to enter the car photography market. I don’t own fancy equipment but I would be willing to spend more if I get a professional opportunity. I own Sony A6300 with Sony 18-135mm lens. I took some images of cars at local car meet for people and they were all very impressed and some were willi…

Ask Photography 1.3k 2025-02-12

Good scrim diffuser flag kit?

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Good scrim diffuser flag kit? with black and white flags and stands? something I can position horizontal, vertical and tall enough to place above multiple subjects? submitted by /u/porcellio_werneri

Ask Photography 388 2025-02-12

Doing a studio shoot on Friday, no lighting experience – help?

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Doing a studio shoot on Friday, no lighting experience – help? Hello, Before I get into it, it’s a free shoot for a family member’s new business. They are aware of my lack of experience in this area. But I still want to do a good job. I typically shoot as a hobbyist and more recently dabbling into paid family photography in an outdoor/natural light setting. I have a Nikon D610 with a 50mm 1.2 lens. My fami…

Ask Photography 534 2025-02-12

Miniature photographing advice?

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Miniature photographing advice? Hello fellow participants, I need help finding a decent camera to show off my painted figures and projects to their best advantage. Unfortunately, I have no idea whatsoever. So far I have been using my smartphone camera to take these. Does anyone have any experience and can recommend a camera? Here is a miniature to give you an idea of the size….

Ask Photography 1.1k 2025-02-12

I cant seem to correctly color grade my image?

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I cant seem to correctly color grade my image? Ive been trying many ways to color grade my images, im going for the vintage look. According to many post or tutorials ive read or watch, i should go complementary color of blue shadows and orange highlights, and lowering the saturation but it seems like im doing it wrong. How will you color grade this correctly??? submitted by /u/septem_…

Ask Photography 677 2025-02-12

Hiroshi Sugimoto w/ DSLR?

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Hiroshi Sugimoto w/ DSLR? Grtting back into photography and have an old D3200. Using this – how would you approach recreating Sugimotos long exposure photos? Any particular lenses/settings/post-processing techniques? Open to all suggestions and any recomendation for a later upgrade of camera is also welcome 🙂 submitted by /u/RepulsiveOil2507

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Tamron 150-600 G2 for Canon 7DII/R8?

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Tamron 150-600 G2 for Canon 7DII/R8? Hi all. Thinking for purchasing Tamron 150-600 G2 primarily for my Canon 7DII for wildlife photography; I also own the R8 Any suggestions/comments on this lens or recommendations for lenses in a similar price point? Thank you! submitted by /u/justDave91

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