Any useful software-agnostic tutorials or resources for photo editing? I want to build a vocabulary of photo editing and exercise the fundamentals, so I am looking for some software-agnostic photo editing tutorials / guides, wherein say a given photo is marked / annotated with edits to be done for it to look “better” or in a certain way, so I can try to implement them myself. Does something like this exist? sub…

Why is there an orange line in my pictures? Hello, I recently noticed an orange line in my pictures. It is there no matter what, also, when I zoom the line moves across the screen. I noticed that when I’m not zooming the line tends to be curved and on the right hand side, when I zoom it moves towards the centre and straightens. I wouldn’t even dare to call my self an amatuer so I don’t ha…

Has anyone used thses before? I’ve been wanting to buy a dehumidifier case for my camera stuff since I live in a really humid area and I seen these and they seem better then just a dry cabinet but I don’t know how reliable they are. submitted by /u/oompaloompa_08

Is autofocus “hunting” normal for 50mm? Hi I am new to photography and I recently purchased a Canon M50 + 50mm 1.8 + Viltrox adapter. I’m noticing that when I do a half press on the shutter, the camera seems to keep “hunting” to focus and it is very audible. I understand that it might be the lens just working to keep focus but it seems to keep going in and out of focus as it makes the…

High Altitude – Recommended UV filters for Canon R7 + RF 18-150mm lens & RF 10-18? Hello, Ive been using the Canon R7 plus above lenses and initially tried with UV filters for protection. Ive tried a few Hoya filters (e.g. UX II UV) and found the images to be soft.i note others have experienced the same. The camera is way better without the filters. I am heading to Nepal in a few months and ideally do want to add some UV filte…

Just bought a godox ad300. Tips for beginners? Hey everyone. I just recently purchased a godox ad300. (Picked up a stand and light box as well) As I wait for it to arrive, I was looking for any tips when it comes to amateur outdoor/indoor portraits. And pet photography. I am currently rocking the Sony a6400. What are some of your learning moments. Something I’m concerned about is the bala…

Where and how do you all create signatures for your photographs? I would like to do that and possibly a logo so that my work will be shown.(New to this) I’m new to photography and would like to begin working on my photo and editing skills. As I post photos, I would like to create a logo or name to go along with them in the lower corner to tag my work. How did you all design yours and what did you use for logo creation? submitted by /u/thebluelifesaver

Budget friendly color accurate options under $400? Hello looking for recommendations for a budget friendly camera that doesn’t over or under saturate the color of an object. Budget is $400 but would like to stay in the $150-$300 range if possible. Used or new. It would be for product photography. Mostly clothing but sometimes shoes so color is very important. I currently use an iPhone 14 and the…

How can I take photos at night with a Panasonic Lumix Fh4 14.1 Mp Hd? Hi, I have this Lumix and I want to take photos at night and my problem is that I want to take photos of the light posters but the light doesn’t let me take a good photo. submitted by /u/Rough-Letterhead-650

Are flyaway hairs bad? Do you consider flyaway hairs bad? I tried to google this but everything is just a guide for how to do it but no one discusses if it is even necessary. It depends on the pic maybe but I can’t recall my first reaction to a photo ever being “oh damn I need to edit those”. Am I the odd one out here? submitted by /u/TheRealZwieback …

In the editing process, how do you decide on the preset or color scheme? I’m very curious about this as I’m new to photography. I did a shoot today and have some presets that look very good on the images. The presets are very different from one another though. In general, do photographers know beforehand what preset/specific settings they will use or do you play around once you have the images and then decide? s…

What type of lens do you think was used for these pictures? Or what mm lens can get me this type of effect? For those of you that are experienced what mm lens do these pictures look like? I tried looking up fisheye lens but the effect was way too strong for it to be that. submitted by /u/richierich_broski

iPhone12 vs Sony a6000 photo quality? Hi all, I’d love some help with my Sony a6000. I’m new to photography and recently bought it to upgrade in quality compared to my iPhone. I’ve watched YouTube videos on how to set my camera up to take photos. I’ve taken two photos to compare: the first one is from my iPhone and the second from my Sony a6000. The photo with the iPhone looks more …

Tripod + Gimbal Setup – Which one to buy? I’m into wildlife & birding. I occasionally do astrophotograhy as well. Currently using Sony a7iii + 200-600G setup. I’ll be soon upgrading to the rumoured a7v + might get the 400-800mm G lens. I’m in the market for buying a good tripod. After hours of research, I have arrived at these options based on my budget. I’d really appreciate your input…

How did i do on my first moon photo edit? Also my first moon photo through the nikon 800mm lens with 1.4 teleconverter Did I bring out the reds as much as I should have? Or am I missing another shade? submitted by /u/thebluelifesaver

How can I solve this Sony Bluetooth problem? Hi everyone, 😊 I have a problem with my Sony ZV-E1: I can’t get Bluetooth to work. I want to use it to connect the camera to Monitor & Control or my DJI Ronin. Problem When I go to the camera settings and turn on Bluetooth, no device can detect the camera. After switching Bluetooth from OFF to ON for the first time (since it’s OFF by default),…

NEX 7 or NEX 5T? I am an amateur automotive photographer that has only really done photography for fun, but I want to start taking it more seriously. I am a college student, so I’ve got to keep my budget relatively low for equipment. For the life of me, I cannot decide which of these cameras would be better than the other. On one hand, the NEX 5T is almost 2 ye…

How Can I Improve the Lighting and Composition in This Jewelry Photo? Hi everyone! I recently shot this jewelry image (attached) and want to refine the lighting and composition. Any tips for balancing reflections, highlights, or shadows to make it pop? https://preview.redd.it/apcssg9of5ie1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=877fa2591790281efbaa2c7b0fd757a17d717674 submitted by /u/masoudraoufi2 …

Zoom f/2.8 for sports photography? submitted by /u/vbslens

What is The Best Camera for Sunsets? I want to set up a camera to record sunsets. Ignoring all the setup requirements, what camera do you think is best to record the highest quality videos? submitted by /u/Destroy_Ignorance