Which would you get for a beginner/casual makeup wearer? I’m looking to get a makeup brush set for my mom for the holidays as she’s been using the same nasty brushes for 10+ years (she’s been using them since I’ve been wearing makeup). I don’t have a ton of money to spend so buying really expensive brushes aren’t an option, as much as I’d love to buy something really nice for her. The options are to g…

What camera should a beginner like me get? Hello Everyone, I am a 30 year old guy who has taken picture in his life with 3 types of cameras: 1 – Nikon from the 80’s (not working currently, already taken it to a store and was told that there is nothing to do due to electronics) 2 – old point and shoot canon from early 2000s 3 – smartphones (currently iPhone 13 mini) I have a 1 year old …

Beginner question Would like some input on a good beginner camera. Price isint firm but preferably under 1K if possible. Fiancé and i will be taking our own engagement photos and would like something to take pictures and videos during honeymoon. Thanks guys appreciate it submitted by /u/iOptophobic

Help. There’s way to many reviews out there. I just want the best beginner camera for taking the best photos of nature. I don’t care about filming and portraits. I have honestly looked for hours and hours and there’s too much information on what to buy I’m drowning. I just want something better than my android S23 camera. I want to walk outside for hours and just take photos of nature, especially close up photos. I’ve never owned a camera, but I’ve taken nature photos with my phone for a long time. I tru…

What is the most beginner-friendly Nikon digital camera < $1500? My mom really wants to get into photography and specifically wants a Nikon. She has brand loyalty from her father's collection of Nikon film cameras. What would be a good beginner camera for her, that she can grow into as she becomes more proficient over time? She struggles a tad with technology and would get overwhelmed with too many bells and...

Controlling light: equipment for beginner Hello, I’m starting with photography and I’d like to get 1 or 2 speedlites, remote triggers for them, and a light meter. I’m on a budget as I’m starting out as a photographer so I’ll be looking 2nd hand, and don’t want to spend a fortune for each of them (I don’t know their price range for a good quality one, so I can’t give you a budget — but l…

How do I know if the lens match the body? Which one to buy?? (Fujifilm, semi-beginner) I’m looking into getting some Fuji body (Poland) and lens to match. My current DSLR is too bulky and I want to switch to a smaller compact camera because I can’t afford film. I predominantly shoot monochrome – I need a built in filter and nice live view. I also love the grungy dirty look and don’t do smooth bokeh shots at all. The goal is to get…

Hey all, looking for input on how to improve my photos. I’m a beginner interested in landscape and wildlife photography, and any pointers are appreciated! submitted by /u/smael79

Tips For Beginner? Hello! I picked up photography as a hobby almost a year ago when I bought my first ever actual camera. I haven’t really taken photography too seriously as I mostly just take candid photos of my friends and things that catch my eye, but I’m looking to step my game up. Any tips on composition, editing and cropping? What are my strengths and weakne…

Just picked my first point & shoot (Olympus XZ-1) as a beginner. How are my shots? Finally found a decent digital point-and-shoot to capture every day things. Wanted to see if anyone had any advice or constructive criticism on my shot so far? Doing this mostly as a hobby, but I’m always looking to improve and learn more. Also, I edited these in Lightroom with some presets I made. submitted by /u/thisiscawfee

Recently have been taking photos with my stepdad’s old Minolta x700 and love it! What is a good beginner digital camera that feels similar? I love the way that film looks and I love that the photos just are the way that they are with no (or little) computer editing. I love the idea of just taking photos by adjusting the aperture and shutter speed and the photos are then just the way that they are. I also like thinking about the different types of film and how they look but I don’t l…

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Advice for a beginner? Hello, I’m looking for feedback on these photos I took over the summer. I’m a student filmmaker so I’m familiar with the camera but not necessarily photography. I want to submit these for my university portfolio so would like some feedback before I send. Thanks! submitted by /u/SV_YT

Hi! Beginner photographer here, looking for some basic tips:) Hi friends! I hope all is well, as aforementioned I am beginning photography but trying to get more of a grasp on lighting, angles, editing, dead space, exposure, etcetera. If you have any tips, tricks, or ideas that you would’ve appreciated or needed as a beginner photographer i’d be happy to have an open ear! Also any editing apps that you rec…

Hobby setup for a beginner Hello, I’ve been thinking about buying a camera for about two years as I desparately need a hobby and I’m finally about to pull the trigger. Can some experienced people look at what I picked and maybe suggest something else or just tell me if I chose good? Sony Alpha A7 IV Sigma 24-70 mm f/2,8 Sigma 14-24 mm f/2,8 Sigma 85mm f/1,4 I want to shoo…

BEGINNER – Nikon D3200 – External Flash Recommendations Hi! I’m very much a beginner in photography. I purchased my Nikon D3200 back in 2014, and was always intimidated by it. After 2 years of carrying my camera around, it started collecting dust in my closet up until recently. Now that I’m wanting to pursue HOBBY photography (mostly family portraits and family gatherings), I’m trying to build my ac…

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Help with some beginner doubts Hey guys! So, long story short, I recently started taking urban/natural landscape photos, and I’m really enjoying it, especially the editing process. I have some doubts that I would appreciate your help with. I don’t have a camera, I use my phone (iPhone 13, if it matters), and I feel that there’s a gap in some areas (like depth perception, for…

Beginner crochet kits store – I need help – What am I doing wrong? Hello everyone,I launched my e-commerce in July: I sell beginner crochet kits for people to learn how to crochet, which I put together myself with my own patterns (I do not resell any Aliexpress kits). The physical kits are accompanied by an elearning platform, the idea is to teach a physical hobby such as crochet in a simple and intuitive way t…