#Ask Photography

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

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskPhotography/top

Best drone and camera placement in bag?

( www.reddit.com )

Best drone and camera placement in bag? My current concern is that when I put a quick release plate on my camera, it’s sticking outward and it pushes against the wall, making putting in and getting out the tripod hard. I also have a big empty spot. What is the most efficient and safe (for impact, etc.) way to organize this kinda setup? submitted by /u/I_wanna_lol

Ask Photography 853 2025-01-19

Advice for a Collage Photo Student?

( www.reddit.com )

Advice for a Collage Photo Student? Hi all! I am about to start my second semester at my local college and am looking for some discussion on after-college opportunities and tips. I will be taking my first college-level photo class, but I already have a year of self-taught real-world experience and worked with my school’s newspaper during my first semester. Within that first semest…

Ask Photography 1.3k 2025-01-19

Camera only focuses vertically or upside-down, help with my fujifilm s2?

( www.reddit.com )

Camera only focuses vertically or upside-down, help with my fujifilm s2? So I have had thid camera for a couple days and for the life of me I can’t get this camera to focus properly with landscape photos, it’s much more reliable shooting vertically and even upside-down. Don’t really no what to do from here, any help is appreciated! submitted by /u/Borb-o-

Ask Photography 463 2025-01-19

Sending full resolution photos vs cropped/resized images to photo subjects?

( www.reddit.com )

Sending full resolution photos vs cropped/resized images to photo subjects? I do photography at anime conventions, and I often ask random people if I can take their photo and I typically get their socials from them. As a courtesy I send them the photos I took of them. Should I do them the courtesy of sending both the full-size photo + the best Instagram aspect ratio and resolution to avoid compression? Or leave that cr…

Ask Photography 501 2025-01-19

What lenses should I get to go with EOS R10?

( www.reddit.com )

What lenses should I get to go with EOS R10? I am planning on getting an R10 and was looking at lenses to go with it. I love wild life photography but I also like dabbling in landscape. I was looking at getting the RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM for my wildlife lens and then getting either the RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM or the RF 24-105mm f4-7.1 IS STM. Does anyone have any other recommend…

Ask Photography 439 2025-01-19

Storm Chaser & Storm Photographer Here – Is there any way to reliably mount a camera to a dashboard on the inside of the vehicle?

( www.reddit.com )

Storm Chaser & Storm Photographer Here – Is there any way to reliably mount a camera to a dashboard on the inside of the vehicle? When storm chasing, you’re often dealing with repositioning while things are happening around you – and when you’re trying to take both photo and video, it can be very challenging to chase properly & safely while simultaneously capturing what’s happening around you. My question is somewhat complex, because whatever mount I have, I want it to be…

Ask Photography 746 2025-01-19

Camera Equipment Insurance: State farm vs Full Frame vs Other?

( www.reddit.com )

Camera Equipment Insurance: State farm vs Full Frame vs Other? I live with family and therefore do not have renter’s or homeowner’s insurance. The camera shop I bought from offers insurance against accidental damage, but it’s very expensive compared to what I’ve seen discussed for state farm and even full frame. What experiences have people here had? Has anyone actually filed a claim and had the insurance …

Ask Photography 864 2025-01-19

FF Upgrade, Nikon or Sony?

( www.reddit.com )

FF Upgrade, Nikon or Sony? Hi! My current kit includes: • Sony A6000 + kit lens • Sigma 18-50 2.8 DCDN • Sony G OSS 70-350 Originally I learned the basics of photography on a Nikon P&S in high school. Currently I study Film at university and I am a photojournalist at my university’s newspaper as well. My university program allows me to borrow equipment regularly like the …

Ask Photography 472 2025-01-19

what is this edited glowing effect called?

( www.reddit.com )

what is this edited glowing effect called? I’ve been struggling to find a way to get this glowing effect? What editing software would work and is there a tutorial out there. Obviously done in editing the image but where does one start in trying to replicate this style? submitted by /u/ConsiderationDry1856

Ask Photography 667 2025-01-19

What is this top slot for?

( www.reddit.com )

What is this top slot for? It’s on top of where the tripod holds my phone. I’m guessing it’s for some attachments but I don’t know what attachments I can use for this tripod. I don’t know anything about tripods or cameras so any guidance would be appreciated! submitted by /u/DareBear1221

Ask Photography 1.3k 2025-01-19

How do I get NISI 49mm + OM 60mm macro + LED macro ring?

( www.reddit.com )

How do I get NISI 49mm + OM 60mm macro + LED macro ring? Hello, I would like to take well illuminated macro pictures of springtails using this setup. I’ve considered getting the meike ring flash kit from Amazon, but do not know how I could attach that and the NISI 49mm after using the 49-47 step down ring to put it on the OM macro. Is there a thread on the NISI or do I need to put the flash in between…

Ask Photography 1.2k 2025-01-19

How to get glowing effect?

( www.reddit.com )

How to get glowing effect? Does anyone have any idea how to achieve this glowing effect? What editing software would work best? Is there already a tutorial out there? These pictures are from Aidan Zamiri for Sega Bodega’s album, “Romeo”. submitted by /u/ConsiderationDry1856

Ask Photography 721 2025-01-19

Suggestions for portable camera?

( www.reddit.com )

Suggestions for portable camera? Hi. I do own multiple Nikon DSLR bodies and the latest mirrorless would be the Nikon z6ii with primarily 24-120 lens. Great combo and love it when it comes to quality in semi pro work However, my cameras stay put whenever I do go trekking and whenever I am wondering around. So considering getting myself a compact portable camera with interchang…

Ask Photography 1.2k 2025-01-19

Purple color on the plane?

( www.reddit.com )

Purple color on the plane? Hi, I’m new to photography and was just wondering what causes this purple color around the wings and tail fin. I’m using the canon 75-300mm on the rebel T7. Thank you 🙂 submitted by /u/ExplanationBroad5130

Ask Photography 409 2025-01-19

What gear should I bring to Iceland?

( www.reddit.com )

What gear should I bring to Iceland? I’m heading to Iceland for 12 days in mid-April and I’m really keen to shoot everything the country has to offer but I’m not too sure what to bring and what to leave at home, there’s some small gaps in my focal lengths too. Current gear: Canon R5 Canon 6D mk I Canon 100d Ricoh GRiiix (40mm fixed) EF 16-35 f/4 L IS USM EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM S…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2025-01-19