Should I get a better lens or save up for a better camera? I’m a new photographer and I have been doing it for about a month now and I really like how my photos are turning out but if feel like I’m kinda being set back with my camera (Nikon D3200) and it has no add lens. But I was thinking I should get an add on lens but I don’t know what to get. I primarily shoot sports more specifically hockey but I n…

How do you balance off camera flash with golden hour colors? I have been doing some portrait work with friends and family trying to build my portfolio. I recently noticed that when I shoot golden hour and use flash to fill my subject, there is a stark color temp difference between what the flash lights and the warm glow of golden hour ambient light. I am not struggling with balancing exposure. It’s the c…

Can someone help me find a Sony E mount ND filter adapter? I have been searching for something that allows me to attach a Sony E mount lens on my Sony camera that has an ND filter within it. I’ve seen some that are adapters from say a Canon to a Sony, but I’ve never seen one that just goes from a Sony to Sony. Thanks. submitted by /u/Accomplished-Dirt749

I love taking pictures, but is it time for a real camera? Hi everyone, I’ve spent the last few years buried in academic and professional life, and now I’m finally making time to explore other interests. Lately, I’ve been drawn to photography; it gives me confidence and a sense of calm. I love capturing close-ups, nature, raw moments of buildings, street scenes, facial expressions (not sure if that’s ev…

What is a good camera for outdoor photography? I have dabbled in photography over the years using dslr and digital cameras and am interested in seeing what people would recommend for a good quality camera for outdoor photography that I can take hiking and backpacking that isn’t huge and delicate. Here are my criteria: must be weather resistant, must be reasonably affordable (600$ cad or less…

Is there a specific light/way to best shoot a single sneaker? Me and my wife are having a baby girl. We did a small gender reveal baseball hit with our immediate family. The pink dust of the baseball got all over me, including my sneaker. It’s an old white Nike and the pink covers about half. I want to take a really good photo of it to frame, I think it looks cool and it’s a special memory. Is there any ad…

How should I upgrade from my 5DmkII? I bought my trusty 5DII refurbished from Canon in 2012. It’s been great since then but I think it’s time for an upgrade. I mostly shoot landscape and macro (with the occasional landscape astro when I can get out of the city) so I wanted full frame and didn’t care that the auto-focus is pretty rubbish. That was over a decade ago, however, and I’…

How to get the white eye effect? Does anybody know how to get this white eye effect when taking a pic at night? Thanks submitted by /u/Murky-Plum-7092

Fujica STX-1N mirror and curtain stuck? submitted by /u/Peanutsssssssss

What is the best photo scanner for highest quality image transfer? I recently purchased a digital picture frame that holds 16 G of data. I have several totes of very old photos (and newer) that I would like to put into this cycling picture frame. I am hoping to retain the highest resolution possible while copying these photos to a SD card. My grandmother is slowly falling into dementia and I think this would he…

How Do I Improve the Lighting and Composition for This Food Shot? I recently worked on this falafel wrap shoot and feel like it has potential, but I need help refining it further. Here are a few things I’m struggling with: Lighting: How can I make the lighting softer yet still highlight the textures and colors of the ingredients? Composition: Is there a better way to arrange the props or angle the shot to m…

Which medium zoom lens has the best value? Im looking for a medium zoom lens for my a7iii. Right now I have the 28-70 kit lens but I want a faster one since I shoot in dark environment frequently. I know tamron makes a 28-75 and sigma has a 24-70 but there are few versions of them and I just wanted ti get some recommendation on which has the best value for the money. I mostly shoot photo…

Is there a difference between a full frame lens and an apsc lens on an apsc sensor? If i got a 20mm FF lens and a 20mm apsc lens, will the pictures look the same on an apsc sensor? (not talking about sharpness but the composition). Sorry if its a dumb question but ive been looking for a new prime lens and im really confused, thanks! submitted by /u/fatredditornumber7

How can I recreate this soft natural light coming from a window using flash? submitted by /u/nek25

The best camera for a beginner, who wants to go professional? Hi guys! After many years in an unfulfilling finance career, I’ve finally realised I want to become a photographer. I’m obvs self-conscious, wondering if I’m not too old to start etc., but putting impostor syndrome aside – I’d like to specialise in interior, product and lifestyle photography. I’m a beginner when it comes to gear. I’ve only been …

Which one is the best? All untouched RAW files submitted by /u/PlaceNearTheRiver

What’s the most slept-on skill in photography? People always talk about composition lighting and editing but what’s one skill that’s just as important but never gets the credit it deserves Something that lowkey separates good photographers from great ones submitted by /u/Justachillguy696969

Converter Ring Hack? Hi everyone, I’m looking for someone that can help me software hack a converter ring that I’m using. Basically, I’m trying to make it so it will relay autofocus information to the lens. Is there a place to inquire about this or anyone here that can help? Thanks in advance submitted by /u/_xMXMSx_

How to take similar portraits? Heya! I’m new to photography. Can you tell me, please, what equipment and technique to use to get a similar result? Is this photo taken on film or am I just being naive? submitted by /u/NewBoyRightThere

Any more ways I can improve? A while back I started making pics of my boyfriend’s volleyball matches but they just weren’t turning out the way I wanted them too. I posted them on this subreddit and asked for tips and got a bunchhh. I changed up my camera settings, I got in closer to the action and changed up the way i edited the pics. Now I have these pictures and I am quit…