Financial question for a 14yr old? I’m 14 and I’ve been photographing wild birds since a year now. I bought my first camera in July 2024 (a Canon 250D) and the first thing I did after was to get a Tamron 70-300 of MPB cus it’s cheaper. I now have the equivalent of 800$ in my savings and I’m split between buying some things. So in my school I’m kinda like the school photographer f…

What budget lens to get for indoor baby photography for my APSC Sony Alpha camera ? Hi everyone, I am trying to achieve the following kinds of look as close as possible: https://preview.redd.it/b9l8hwh0ctde1.png?width=201&format=png&auto=webp&s=41a5d17049e728d2f059ba7d312a38703d76cf2e https://preview.redd.it/sl3a0371ctde1.png?width=2400&format=png&auto=webp&s=804705b91c752bd93d8b40c251d0a2c53ab8634c https://preview.redd.it/9lwe…

Thinking of going Plane Nightspotting for the first time soon what are the best settings and advice you have for me? Hello! So i have been thinking of going plane nightspotting for my 1st time. I’m going to be using the A7r III and The Sigma 100-400mm. Unfortunately, my lens Image Stabilization is faulty. What are the best settings in this case? Note: I’m not very stable. submitted by /u/twittervettex

Backdrop Stand for Hobbyist Food Photographer? Hello you wonderful and talented people! I am seeking advice before I take the plunge in purchasing a backdrop stand. I am a baker/cook that has been finding so much joy in food photography. I purchased vinyl backgrounds. Since my social media and recipes are starting to gain some traction, I now think I would like to purchase a background stan…

Camera Decision Help – Thoughts? Hi all! I’ll try to keep it short. I’m in the Fuji system with the X-H2 and have three lenses (16 2.8, 27 2.8, and 33 1.4). I almost exclusively do family/everyday/travel photography , with the rare portraits I do for friends with the 1.4. I do 95% photography, 5% everyday videos. I think my camera is overkill and notice I don’t take it everywhe…

hey guys i need help please?! hey everybody! i’m very new to photography but have always been extremely passionate about it taking lots of pictures on my phone and digital cameras, but i’m going to buy my first professional camera soon. I don’t know very much about cameras, but i’m going for a dreamy/warm toned like vibe (pictures included). I also could use some editing tip…

What would u reccomend for astro and landscape photography. Is Sony a6500 a good choice ? Location: Poland Budget: 400€ / 2000/2500 PLN Purchase time: in around 2/3 months So I have been watching a lot of videos and rly like how photos turn from the a6500 It’s also quite available here in used market for around 400 €. Lenz is a different story, now I just want to focus on the camera. Anything I should whatch out for ? Also Canon …

35mm suggestions $200 to $300 -have some lenses and accessories ? so, i inherited some stuff. namely a stand, battery, charger, light, and a Panasonic Lumix H-FS35100 lens. Its probably not worth a lot, but, i was thinking of getting a 35mm camera. i have had a couple in the past long ago. I do sing/play guitar and record video of myself sometimes, and i plan on a vacation to the Amazon, so a decent camera wou…

Light and softbox ? I have sine questions here.. Why can’t you find softboxes with Bowens mount that fit regular E27 photo bulbs? I’ve looked around but can’t find a solution where you can use E27 bulbs with a softbox that has a Bowens mount. Is there a specific reason why this combination doesn’t seem to be available? I’m curious if it’s a technical issue or s…

What Settings and Gear to use for a Homecoming Dance? I have a homecoming event tonight I am covering for my School and don’t know much about shooting in dark spaces with lights and people dancing so what would be the best for me to use out of the gear I got and the best settings for this. Keep in mind this is my first event I’m doing this. submitted by /u/Cryptexious_

Cheap entry-level microphone for plane spotting? Canon 1300D Like said in the title, I’m searching for a entry level microphone to use with my Canon 1300D to make take off videos, the built in microphone goes over the threshold and just buzzes, any recommendations? submitted by /u/Jet747400

Mini ground tripod or regular tripod? https://preview.redd.it/4bbegfd1grde1.png?width=689&format=png&auto=webp&s=ce656ead1de1f49731937582acc76b47a2de2160 submitted by /u/CaterpillarChoice979

Teaching myself manual settings – what can I leave on auto and what should I learn to adjust? Hello! I’ve recently purchased my first DSLR (FUJIFILM x100vi). I currently have everything set to auto, and have been adjusting the aperture and the exposure compensation to tinker with my shooting. I’ve played around at home adjusting all the settings but of course I’m slow and get confused and end up with some crappy images. Can I start by …

Camera and other suggestions? I want to start photography as profession, I have been using Canon 5D mark ii and 60D, but never did anything commercial. I know the basics, and I feel confident. Where should I start to make this as profession? What cameras do you suggest? Mirrorless vs DSLR? Will stick to canon. I am looking for portrait, fashion, landscape, wedding/event, st…

Am I an idiot, how do I make this strap loop? submitted by /u/Leestons

is this a good deal (A6700) ? submitted by /u/Owloss1000000

Long exposure snap? I’m a novice, when i take a long exposure shot of the stars for example how do i get the initial image of a person in the foreground? I’ve seen images like this, i cant imagine someone stays still for 10 plus seconds, and i saw someone do something similar before when shooting the northern lights. Do i need to put the flash on at the beginning, …

Can I use a Travel Tripod for Food Product Photography? Hi I’m going to take pictures of dishes for a restaurant for free; I’m doing it to gain experience from it. I’ve already borrowed lights and a trigger so all I’m missing is the tripod. I’m on a tight budget and all I can afford are budget travel tripods. Are they sufficient to be used in food photography? submitted by /u/katsmakinmusic

Hey guys I got this canon s230 PowerShot and this popped up, I had to find a charger online since the battery was dead. Everything else is fine with the camera and the pictures also turn out like what is displayed here. No visible scratches on the screen or lens either. Any ideas? A submitted by /u/PossibleWeekend221

book/podcast recommendations? any good creative audiobooks/podcast reccomendations for photo? I’m specifically interested in fashion and creative directing:) I love olivia bossert’s pod and I’m hoping to find some more inspo! submitted by /u/snowcloth