Am I wrong to not want to do an outdoor shoot? So I currently work as a newborn photographer in hospitals. Since I don’t own my images, I offered some free sessions to expectant moms in my neighborhood. My goal was to do exactly what I do at work but for myself. Take portraits of baby on the bed, then a few natural shots, doc style. Got one reply saying that she regrets not taking pictures o…

Which point and shoot to get? I do a lot of hiking and like to carry a small point-and-shoot camera that can fit easily in the leg of my pants or in a pouch on my backpack. I’ll take photos of scenic vistas or close ups of other natural things like lichen or pine cones – typical hiking stuff. I also use the camera to take action shots of my dogs romping and playing. I’ve had…

settings to shoot a protest? I know its a very noob question but what shutter speed and aperture should i use! ty all! submitted by /u/Alive_Relationship_2

Shoot BW in Camera? Do you guys shoot BW in camera or do you shoot in color and then switch in post? What are your opinions? What are the pros and cons? Thank you submitted by /u/unikque79

How would you shoot something like this? https://preview.redd.it/h9l6443hhnee1.jpg?width=564&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=004c7515338f1b63a07430c4d3a0ad25497d49ff submitted by /u/asada_burrit0

Symbols for shoot planning? I plan a shoot using “GoodNotes”. Rather than hand draw lights, modifiers, are there free symbols I can access? Regards submitted by /u/Kultasusi

Cancelling a shoot?? My bf and I have a shoot the 26th but we’ve been having issues lately and just not sure if we will be together much longer tbh.. I paid the deposit and everything I don’t wanna be a bad person for cancelling but I also don’t wanna get photos done if we’re not gonna be together in a month or two? 🙃🙃 submitted by /u/AntNo6627

How do I shoot subjects with sunset behind them? Hi, If im shooting a subject outdoors and the sunset is behind them. What is the best way to capture the subjects and the sunsets without using any fancy equipment? I feel like either the sky is over exposed or the subject is under exposed. All the youtube videos recommend external flashes next to the subject. EDIT: I use a Nikon D750 and a 24-…

How to shoot in mid-day? The light is harsher in a sunny mid-day, the colors washed out, with no shadows to leverage. I find it is tricky to get good shots. What, or how, should I be shooting in mid-day that will still produce quality photos? submitted by /u/Advanced_Honey_2679

What lenses do you shoot with? Hey all! I’ve been shooting events and portraits as a free-lance photographer with 1 body and my 24-70 2.8 and so far it’s served me well — though i find myself wishing i had a little more reach occasionally! I’m looking to get 2 bodies (excluding a 70-200 2.8) and I’m currently thinking of pairing my 24-70 with a 135mm for telephoto shots. But…

Which eye do you shoot with when using the view finder? I was in a Best Buy the other day that actually had camera’s you can touch. Of interest to me was the Sony A7CII. I had been curious about this camera and was thinking about complimenting my Fuji X-T5 with it. What surprised me the range finder design. I brought it up to my right eye and it just felt weird. And then I had the realization that I …

How to shoot people? I’m getting into street photography, and I want to take more photos of people out in the streets, the only thing is … I’m scared, and I don’t know quite how to approach it. How do you do it? Do I ask them? Do I just do it? What if they have an issue with me? Will I seem like a creep stopping in the middle of the street to capture a moment I thin…

How to shoot canvases in studio? I’m kind of a beginner photographer, and i have a shooting in studio in in a week. My client besides normal photos, wants me to shoot her canvases ( she’s an artist) I’ve never really had experience with that, so i was wondering, how do i do it in studio? Should i attach it to something, or just take photos on the floor or maybe you suggest a be…

Tips on shoot fruits in water? I have been experimenting with fruit dropping/splashing into water. When I drop the fruits in, the fruits tend to murky up the water. Does anyone have any tips on how to prevent the fruits from withering away? Should I be coating them with anything? I’m filming slow motion, high res video. submitted by /u/akaoumi

How can I shoot a plane take off? I’m a beginner photographer and I’m experimenting with new stuff and one thing on my bucket list is taking a photo of a plane take off. I went to my local airport and the stuff were really kind and helpful and told me to contact the airport via email. I got an email 3 days later saying that an hour of filming/photoshooting would cost me more tha…

How should I shoot football games? So I’m relatively new to videography and trying to dip my toes in it after 4 years of photography. I recently upgraded to a canon r50 and want to take videos at an upcoming high school football game but I’m having trouble with what resolution and frame rate I should use. The R50 offers 4K at 30 fps and FHD at 120fps. I’ve seen people say shoot i…

Is a 2 hour shoot for a party the same price as a 2 hour shoot for a wedding? Professional Photographers. I have a serious question. Why do we charge more for Wedding photography than for Event photography? I was hired to do a 2 hour shoot for a birthday party that turned into a surprise wedding. I was a little thrown because I wasn’t told beforehand or prepared for a wedding shoot. Which led me to wonder, would I have ch…

Should I use D500 or A6500 to shoot for indoor event? I have a Nikon D500 and a Sony A6500 and an indoors event is coming up. I will endup taking pictures of small groups on stage and a few pictures off the stage. I am planning to setup 2 AD200 Pro strobes with softboxes onto the stage. I am debating if I should use D500 for the stage and A6500 for the off-stage. Please help with my confusion. This…

How to shoot on an IPhone 16 pro? So there’s a lot of new camera features on the new iPhone, any recommendations? I’m going to New York and I’m not asking for the thousand dollar camera quality. However, a few “above average” photos would be great. submitted by /u/Particular-Home-1721

How to shoot a black car? Looking back at this picture i took of a black gt86. The paint so black it didn’t reflect much light and just look shiny. There is a lot of details on the body works but it was not represeted in the picture. How would you do it? submitted by /u/Embarrassed-Name-788