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What’s a fair price for Amateur Event Photography?

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What’s a fair price for Amateur Event Photography? Hi everyone. I’m posting here because I do amateur photography. I started out as a Photoshop artist doing composite work and got into photography to feed my digital manipulation hobbies before college. Then I started doing some shoots for friends and family. Ended up doing a graduation event and a wedding and some other unique photo ops (again a…

Ask Photography 744 2024-07-20

I am an amateur and I am planning to buy either a DSLR or a mirrorless camera. Which camera is suitable for street photography and cinematic videography?

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I am an amateur and I am planning to buy either a DSLR or a mirrorless camera. Which camera is suitable for street photography and cinematic videography? I have been doing a lot of photography and videography with my phone and now I have decided to switch to cameras. Looking for camera suggestions. I am open to both DSLR and mirrorless cameras. submitted by /u/Significant_Trick369

Ask Photography 870 2024-07-14

Socceroos star caught playing amateur soccer

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Socceroos star caught playing amateur soccer Daniel Arzani is expected to escape sanction from Melbourne Victory after a photo was circulated which showed the Socceroo playing for an amateur team in Sydney.

ESPN 803 2024-07-09

Suggestions for a good mirrorless camera & lens setup for an amateur?

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Suggestions for a good mirrorless camera & lens setup for an amateur? Hello! I’m looking to possibly get into the mirrorless world, but not sure where to start and whether I should stay within the Nikon ecosystem or switch it up. Mainly looming for a something capable and lightweight-ish that I wouldn’t mind taking along on trips and actually use. I currently have a Nikon D3400 and D500, but tend to find the 3400 …

Ask Photography 828 2024-07-05

Amateur photographers, have you ever been in a dispute over the use of your photographs? If so, how was it resolved?

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Amateur photographers, have you ever been in a dispute over the use of your photographs? If so, how was it resolved? There are often posts on Reddit about protecting the copyright of photos and watermarking them to prevent unauthorised use. I can understand how professionals could find themselves in a dispute. That’s just part of business. However, how many amateurs really have had their images “stolen” and used without permission. Personally, I’d be a bit ti…

Ask Photography 1.2k 2024-07-03

Asking as an amateur analogphotograper please help?

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Asking as an amateur analogphotograper please help? Hi, I recently shot a film with my camera (a Nikon f3 with a 50mm 1.4) and almost all of the pictures were amazing except for the last 4 that came out orrendous and I can’t understand why. The film was a fujifilm 200. I uploaded a picture that turned out good and one that came out bad, the bad ones were shot one after the other (same day, same o…

Ask Photography 872 2024-07-03

Best compact camera under 750$ w/ excellent autofocus for amateur mom of toddlers?

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Best compact camera under 750$ w/ excellent autofocus for amateur mom of toddlers? Im borrowing a friends Sony zv-E10 right now and I am a huge fan of its compact size, it would be super reasonable to travel with. I think id like to get a similar camera for taking photos of my constantly in motion toddlers. I’m thinking of getting the Sony zv-1 due to the price drop (400$ vs 600+) but I’m not sure how much is the difference in…

Ask Photography 692 2024-06-25

Amateur question: buying a new body with fullframe sensor or a new lens?

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Amateur question: buying a new body with fullframe sensor or a new lens? Hi all, beginner here. I’m around two years into photography and currently shooting with the Canon EOS m50 Mark II. I want to upgrade to a body with a fullframe sensor, but I also hear people say you can better get a new lens. My current lenses are the standard kit lens that came with the body (15mm-45mm f3.5-6.3) and a 50mm f1.8 STM. Want to bu…

Ask Photography 865 2024-06-18

What should I buy to get back into amateur photography in 2024?

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What should I buy to get back into amateur photography in 2024? Hi, I used to be an amateur photographer some 10-15 years ago when DSLRs were mostly the go to cameras for hobbists, I would like to get back into photography but I don’t know where to start with new cameras and I have questions… 1) Do mirrorless cameras have any advantage over DSLRs other than weight/size? 2) Do mirrorless cameras digital vie…

Ask Photography 967 2024-06-13

Tips for an amateur – finding weird and interesting opportunities?

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Tips for an amateur – finding weird and interesting opportunities? I have no desire to be paid and I have no credentials. I’m not a journalist or a pro – I just want to go to weird places and take pictures. Prisons, oil rigs, foreign countries, I have no idea. How can I get involved in this kind of thing? Or is it just a matter of going outside, making connections and finding stuff? Thanks 🙂 submitted by…

Ask Photography 953 2024-06-12

Is the Olympus PEN E-PL7 and M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 Lens a Good Choice for an Amateur Photographer in 2024?

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Is the Olympus PEN E-PL7 and M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 Lens a Good Choice for an Amateur Photographer in 2024? I’m an amateur interested in buying a camera. The most important thing for me is the small size of the camera set, so it would be easy to take on trips. I will likely be photographing landscapes and people, capturing general memories of life. I found a used Olympus PEN E-PL7 body at a local photography store for €199. I was thinking of pairing …

Ask Photography 457 2024-06-10

How do you store a lifetime of amateur photos?

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How do you store a lifetime of amateur photos? I love looking through old family photos and I want my kids to be able to do the same. I print a handful of photos every year or so, but mostly my photos are in the cloud or on old laptops etc. I’m thinking about moving them all to a external hard drive or USB stick or CDs and want to know the pros and cons of each. A techy friend thought CDs or…

Ask Photography 501 2024-06-05

Recommendations: Amateur nature camera (DSLR)?

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Recommendations: Amateur nature camera (DSLR)? I’ll try to keep this short – I’m out of the loop on current camera models; I’m looking for camera and lens options that fits the below usage so that I can go do some researching: DSLR-type camera Good for nature/landscape/animals Will be used primarily during travels, but elsewhere too. End goal is photos for a digital frame, Instagram, and s…

Ask Photography 705 2024-05-28

Amateur Photographer question?

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Amateur Photographer question? I’m really into nature photography, and I really want to be able to show it to people. I have an instagram account, but it’s so hard to get engagement. Does anyone have any tips? Thanks! submitted by /u/BLJ2198

Ask Photography 401 2024-05-03

Amateur/learning photographer: where to start with lighting?

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Amateur/learning photographer: where to start with lighting? So as per the title, I’m an amateur/hobbyist who enjoys doing family portraits but I’ve discovered that I need more light because indoor shots are really tough. Also outdoor shots in natural light are tough to not have hard shadows. I don’t have a studio space. My questions: Generally, where is a good place to start with lighting for beginner…

Ask Photography 996 2024-03-19