Need help with equipment? Hey guys l’ve been wanting to start a photography business for portraits and clothing shoots as well a product photography. I need advice as to what equipment I need. I have the camera body and one 18-55 mm lens what else should I have equipment wise. I’d assume backdrops, light source of some sort (what kind would you use) maybe a light box? Id…

Equipment help: tripod attachments don’t fit? Hi everyone. I was given tripods and they have an attachment for the point-and-click camera that I have but I ordered a “universal” attachment for a phone and it doesn’t fit. The screw is too short or when I removed the base the cellphone attachment isn’t secure. Do I need to order a different attachment? Longer screws? It does fit on the ringl…

LPT practice with your tools and equipment Like the title goes, if you own something make sure you train with it enough to use it accurately and correctly Also maintain your tools and equipment. If it moves or interacts with something else then it needs to be maintained Also, learn basic social skills That sums up about 80% of the posts in this sub. submitted by /u/No-Question-90…

What do you call this equipment to hang the backdrops? submitted by /u/revalph

LPT Your health insurance company might reimburse gym memberships and/or equipment I recently learned that my health insurance company reimburses gym memberships, or gym equipment purchases of up to $150 a year per person. Depending on what gym you’re signed up to and what health insurance plan you have, it could mean you can basically be a member for free! Check with your insurance carrier or your place of employment to see i…

Where to buy warehouse equipment with a good price-performance ratio in the US ? We are a German e-commerce company from Germany and will expand to the US during July / August with a small warehouse ( in southwest Virginia). Currently, i am looking for some warehouse equipment but I am really surprised about the very high costs for Shelfs(mainly) in the US and other stuff. So maybe somebody could suggest a good supplier for:…

help with equipment for a wedding? help a friend of mine is asking me to be her photographer at her wedding, she doesn’t want anything professional since she already hired someone, but she’s asking me for backup I already have a reflex camera (nikon d5200) the only lens that i have is a basic one, a 18- 55 mm,she wants me to ask her for all the equipment, i don’t really know wha…

How to store your camera equipment and lenses savely? How to prevent fungus? Hi! I’m new to photography, having only bought my first camera last november. I already have a small collection of lenses, including bigger ones like the sigma 150-600 or the old ef 70-200 f2.8. However, I have no clue how to best store them. As of now, some are stored inside their original package boxes, some in my camera bag, and some in a cab…

LPT Do not invest in the most expensive tools/equipment, when starting a hobby. submitted by /u/AdWorried5627

How do I choose new equipment on a budget? Hey everyone, I’m a beginning photographer and I’m looking at new equipment in preparation for a hiking trip I’m planning. I’m a student, so I’m on a fairly tight budget, so I was hoping for some advice on the best upgrades to make. My current setup is a Nikon D3100 that my parents bought like 15 years ago, and the two kit lenses that came with …

Is this equipment good for beginner insect macro photography? Hello I have been researching the equipment needed for insect photography (macro). So far I know that the camera has to have a big focal length (200mm – 600mm). I have also been researching the set ups that people post on flickr for insect macro pictures. Most of them have really expensive lenses, but a number of them are relatively cheap (200 €…

Haven’t worked in more than 10 years. What equipment do I buy? Hey everyone! I studied photography more than 10 years ago, worked a little as a beginner and since then haven’t worked in the field at all for various personal reasons. I’m finally able to get back into it again but I feel a little lost when it comes to equipment. I don’t really remember how to decide what’s good for my needs or how to compare…

LPT: If you are returning cable/internet equipment via mail, take photos and save the tracking information THREE times two ISPs said they didn’t get my equipment returned and charged me $100-200 fee. And if you already have this issue, tweeting/IG it will get you quick results. submitted by /u/jtho78

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MLS Photographers, is it true teams provide equipment on game day? TLDR: Do MLS teams provide lenses and other various equipment for games? How can one enter the professional field? I’ve been in photography for ≈1.5 years at this point and wanted to do some research on the professional side of things. I’ve been shooting Overtime Elite games and as a big soccer fan, I want to venture into the world of MLS photog…

Tips for event equipment? Hey photographers, I’m shooting an even this weekend for a grand opening of a new office site. I have a canon 70D, and am wondering if I should purchase a mounted flash for the night? I dont think it will be dark in the venue, but to make sure the photos look crisp and have better lighting, is a flash needed? Also, they are going to have a stand…

Suddenly housebound – looking for advice on studio portrait equipment to stay sane Hi all, Pretty much the title but to elaborate a little: I’ve recently found out I won’t be able to leave the house for the foreseeable future, and I’ve always loved portraits (historically candid); so I’ve decided to make the most of my situation and lean into trying to learn studio photography. What I have or plan to have: A camera (Sony Al…

How much does equipment matter, and what might have been possible with this image? I have owned DSLRs for years but have to make an effort to take it out (and feel like I’ve never made the most of the options anyway), and then there’s always that moment where you see a photo that works and you don’t have it with you. I took this photo with my phone but maybe it could have been more if I had the right equipment with me? I did j…

Studio Equipment I’m currently looking to get new studio lights, I use Alien Bees B800 they’re ok but they’re not mine. My job allows me to take all my issued photography equipment home with me but having to break it down everyday is getting tedious so I’m looking for something better then these for my studio, I’m fine with spending around $300-$500 on them. I a…

Financing Gym Equipment Never posted here, please be cool. I am considering purchasing ~$1,000 in exercise equipment from Bowflex and, while I could pay outright, I’d prefer not to and am considering financing the purchase. Their site says no interest if paid within 18 months, which would be ~$70 a month and I have zero concern meeting that through the duration. Que…