#Ask Photography

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

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Car Photo lighting composition help?

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Car Photo lighting composition help? Why does this photo look better than all my other ones? I cant replicate it with a semi truck picture i tried to take. but i also haven’t been able to find more cars with similar visual “context” if thats a thing. I think the lighting and lines are what it is but what should i look for when taking photos of other cars or anything? submitted …

Ask Photography 399 2025-01-26

Are That Icelandic Guy and Peter Mckinnon presets worth it?

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Are That Icelandic Guy and Peter Mckinnon presets worth it? I really like the style of this 2 characters, but I do not know if their presets are worth it, someone who has approved them could give me their opinion? I want them to apply it to my landscape photos and some portrait photos. submitted by /u/SoliWMan

Ask Photography 909 2025-01-25

Which preset pack would you choose? Enhancing natural colours in portrait photography.

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Which preset pack would you choose? Enhancing natural colours in portrait photography. Hey Guys! I’m a beginner photographer and am starting with portraits (hoping to eventuallyyyy move into weddings). my question – I’m looking at buying presets as a starting point. I have been tossing up between these two users and would love opinions as to where best to spend my money. Both appeal to me for their light and natural colours, enhan…

Ask Photography 416 2025-01-25

First time photographer: Nikon Z full-frame lenses on a budget?

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First time photographer: Nikon Z full-frame lenses on a budget? Hello AskPhotography. I’m planning on acquiring a used Nikon Z7 shortly and am on a very limited budget of around 1000CAD tops for lenses. I think I would like to eventually end up with a 28-75mm f2.8 and a longer telephoto up to 400mm+, but these are expensive, the used options currently available are not much cheaper and I’m loathe to buy them…

Ask Photography 515 2025-01-25

Help identifying pixels on screen?

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Help identifying pixels on screen? As the title states, a line of dark pixels ( that I thought were dead pixels ) keeps growing on my digi cam screen. I’m not sure what’s causing the line to grow and is it be something I should be worried about? ( also if it helps the camera is the Casio Exilim ZR-400 ) https://preview.redd.it/w7ffdorlb2fe1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=…

Ask Photography 1.2k 2025-01-25

essentials for beginners?

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essentials for beginners? Hi, I just got my first camera in December (cannon R50) I was just wondering what are some of the accessories or essentials that you recommend? submitted by /u/Blue_Beary_Bear91

Ask Photography 1.2k 2025-01-25

Is it worth upgrading? if it is, what are some good options?

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Is it worth upgrading? if it is, what are some good options? I currently use a Canon M6 MII, and have had it for a couple of years now. It’s a great little camera, but debating on getting something new. My Use Case for the M6: Rarely do video, take mostly everyday photos (including family and outings), when adventuring. I would say I have used it for just about every photo type. What I don’t like: Lack …

Ask Photography 1.1k 2025-01-25

What should I do with my camera setup?

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What should I do with my camera setup? I’m currently having a Canon EOS 2000D, without a hotshoe pin. I recently had a party event indoors, the lights were off and I had with me a flash from Metz (I don’t know the model exactly). I had to boost my ISO to 6400 and use a 1/50 shutter because my lens is a f/5 and the flash cannot be used it manual due to the missing hotshoe pin. What sh…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2025-01-25

Could you help and share your opinion: dust or fungus?

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Could you help and share your opinion: dust or fungus? Hello everyone! I would appreciate your thoughts. I received a lense and noticed that it has spots strangely gathered on one side of the rear inside part of the lense. I cannot see any visible webs, but since the spots are on one side mainly, I have doubts whether it is just a dust or an early stage of fungus? Many thanks! submitted by /…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2025-01-25

Best Budget Setup for Superzoom Camera (Under $1000)?

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Best Budget Setup for Superzoom Camera (Under $1000)? Hey everyone! I’m looking to invest in a budget-friendly camera setup with a great super zoom feature. My main use cases are: Capturing distant mountains and landscapes while hiking. Some beginner-level astrophotography. I’d like to keep my total budget under $1000. Portability is a factor since I’ll be using it on hikes. I don’t need a tripod…

Ask Photography 595 2025-01-25

Autofocus issues with Sigma 150 – 600 on 5D Mark III?

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Autofocus issues with Sigma 150 – 600 on 5D Mark III? Hi all, I recently upgraded my canon 75 – 300 lens to a sigma 150 – 600. I’m happy with the results so far however the autofocus is inconsistent. It often times won’t autofocus on a subject at all. I’m still a newbie and am wondering if there’s any settings I should play around with, or if the 5D Mark III is too old to work well with this lens, …

Ask Photography 657 2025-01-25

What do I need?

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What do I need? What do I need to use this digital camera? I have nothing right now. New to cameras and no idea what I’m doing lol submitted by /u/AlternativeCash5029

Ask Photography 522 2025-01-25

What can I do to improve the sharpness and noise?

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What can I do to improve the sharpness and noise? Newer photographer here. I love these photos but I notice when I zoom in they seem a little soft in terms of focus and have quiet a bit of color noise. I took these photos on a canon t3i with auto focus using a canon 55-250mm is ii with a shutter speed of at least 1/2000 for all of these action shots (the ducks weren’t moving much so that was at…

Ask Photography 617 2025-01-25

What camera is worth it to buy?

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What camera is worth it to buy? I’m not yet legally old enough to get a job, so I can only save up slowly for one. I’ve been wondering which camera is worth the investment, so I’d appreciate suggestions, ideally something slightly cheaper. I obviously understand why good-quality cameras are expensive, Just not those that go over 50k submitted by /u/Haunting-Remote8527 …

Ask Photography 388 2025-01-25

Any Help With Blurry Image?

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Any Help With Blurry Image? Any software I can use to make a moving image less blurry? I need help with identifying plates of someone who robbed me. https://imgur.com/a/tFfa8lI submitted by /u/Odd-Vast-5070

Ask Photography 918 2025-01-25

3×5 photo cutter?

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3×5 photo cutter? I make batches of 100 3×5 photo cards for clients events. Rounded corners and laminated. I can’t find a large punch to make these and currently finish them all manually – rotary cutter to size, and manual corner punch. I’ve looked for ages – smaller sizes? All over. submitted by /u/BrightRick

Ask Photography 804 2025-01-25

How can i set automatic focus?

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How can i set automatic focus? I Just bought a Sigma F1.4 EX DC for my Nikon D5600, it has a ultrasonic motor for AF but i could not set It, i know that you are supposed to do It from the shooting menu but It Is “locked” on manual. Did anyone have similar problems? P.S I’m italian, Sorry if there are some mistake submitted by /u/-Clort-

Ask Photography 753 2025-01-25

Need advice on how you would approach/best take photos of this job site (in progress photos) for this construction company? (HDR images, 3 exposures taken on Canon R5 MII. ISO 100, F 6.3, Shutter 1/400, 24mm (24-70 2.8 lens) – seeking composition, technique advice etc

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Need advice on how you would approach/best take photos of this job site (in progress photos) for this construction company? (HDR images, 3 exposures taken on Canon R5 MII. ISO 100, F 6.3, Shutter 1/400, 24mm (24-70 2.8 lens) – seeking composition, technique advice etc submitted by /u/porcellio_werneri

Ask Photography 576 2025-01-25