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Light meter app as backup?

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Light meter app as backup? I have 2 light meters, one takes a battery and is dead, the other is all analog but I’m suspicious of its accuracy. Is there a good (preferably free, no hidden in app fees) that I can use to check the accuracy of my analog meter? For further context, I’m using a Hasselblad, which is a film camera that does not have a meter built in. Thank you!…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-12-24

Natural light and privacy ideas?

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Natural light and privacy ideas? Hello, I am getting into boudoir style shooting, starting with the wife at home but thinking to expand at clients locations in the future. The problem I have is that on the one hand you want as much daylight as possible, while on the other you want some privacy from neighbors as well. I was thinking along the lines of getting some white fabric t…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-12-19

On camera LED light for added light?

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On camera LED light for added light? Hi all, Looking to add some light to our not so well lit living room for Christmas morning photos. I have a new Canon R50 with the Sigma 18-50. I don’t have a flash, but was wondering if something like this would assist in lighting for photos at all or if it would be a waste of money. submitted by /u/lilmanjonny

Ask Photography 768 2024-12-16

How can I get this light set-up?

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How can I get this light set-up? Hello everyone, I’m not new to photography but I’ve mostly did it as a hobbie for some years, so I know the basics of a camera and flashes. However, lately I’ve been very much interested in Studio photography and I’ve been watching some videos about lighting and stuff. I’ve been trying to replicate this image as a personal project, but I can’t …

Ask Photography 1.2k 2024-12-16

Why is natural light a jump scare for makeup?

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Why is natural light a jump scare for makeup? Feeling my makeup in my house and then step outside and it’s an oh no 🫣. What do I need to change? Foundation is Too Faced Born This Way in Ivory. Concealer is Tower 28 CC. Cheek highlight is LYS Beauty in shade Brave. Matte bronzer is LYS Beauty in shade Motivate. Blush is Patrick Ta in shade Not Too Much. Eyeshadow is Too Faced Better than Ch…

Reddit Makeup Addiction 630 2024-12-14

Low light photography with telephoto?

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Low light photography with telephoto? Hello, I just bought a sony a6600, and got a LA-EA5 adaptor to adapt my A mount lenses I got a Tamron 200-400 f5.6 and I will be assisting to a friends graduation and plan to take this scenes and lens. It will be my first time shooting with this setup. As the adapter arrives today and the graduation is tomorrow. The event is at night, It’s goin…

Ask Photography 721 2024-12-12

What’s a good starter snoot + light combo?

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What’s a good starter snoot + light combo? I quite literally learned what a snoot is yesterday and how to create a silhouette from the sub and quickly appreciated how valuable one is. Can anyone recommend any good starter lights I can get for myself ? submitted by /u/terryparadox

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-12-10

How would you light this shot?

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How would you light this shot? https://preview.redd.it/yr2khd631w5e1.png?width=2084&format=png&auto=webp&s=93dba1c91adc79668447cf9e5b9dfdb5f48fcdb0 I love the soft diffused shadows and gentle light. My assumption is it’s a long exposure lit by a single diffused light source being “drawn” over the subject by hand, but challenge my thinking please! submitted by /u/heymoo…

Ask Photography 920 2024-12-10

S670 blinking yellow light when turned on, what should i do?

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S670 blinking yellow light when turned on, what should i do? this is my grandmas camera it hasn’t been touched in 10+ years, the battery contacts are in perfect condition, but for some reason whenever i press on power the power light would only be solid as long as i pressed on the button, but nothing happens. did anyone else have this issue or is it just me. submitted by /u/These-Protection-958

Ask Photography 1.2k 2024-12-10

Weird issues with light trails?

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Weird issues with light trails? Hi all, I have recently returned from Sydney and developed a couple of rolls I had over there. The first roll I developed came out perfectly, no issues Roll 2 and 3 have a bunch of issues with them (see photos below) and I’m trying to figure out what caused them. They were shot on a Fuji film DL-80 point and shoot. Another weird detail is tha…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-12-08

I tried L’Oréal lumi glotion in light

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I tried L’Oréal lumi glotion in light I think I like this stuff! It gives me a nice glow, it doesn’t provide coverage so my breakouts still show, however, I think my skin looks hydrated which is my biggest concern with the brutal winters here. I’m wearing L’Oréal lumi glotion in light, elf extender mascara in brown, and maybeline lifter gloss in peach ring! submitted by /u/B…

Reddit Makeup Addiction 780 2024-12-08

How would you light this event?

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How would you light this event? Hi all I’m shooting a corporate event in a humongous space. 3 indoor floors, no ceiling, mixed lighting and at night. I’m thinking buy a small portable soft box and attach a v1 or ad200. This way I can raise it and angle it 30-45 degrees. But because the event is more than a few hours and I have so much ground to cover I’m worried my arm will hu…

Ask Photography 1.2k 2024-12-02

Low light/ Night street photography lens for Sony a6100?

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Low light/ Night street photography lens for Sony a6100? I am gonna be traveling next year and want to make some videos and take some photos, mostly looking to be doing street photography. I am gonna be taking my trusty a6100 but only have the 16-50 shitty kit lens. Can anyone recommend me an affordable lens that works well with low light for my night shots? I would say my budget is about 600-700 buck…

Ask Photography 871 2024-12-01