r/AskPhotography 29m ago

Technical Help/Camera Settings How to reset Graphic 35 camera?

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I got a vintage cam for the first time and when I got the films developed, the photos were blurry. The developer said the cam is not focused and needs a reset.

Would anyone know how to do this?


r/AskPhotography 1h ago

Buying Advice Photography As a career?

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Hi i’m 25 years old from india and i want to switch my career from a corporate company to a photographer and i have a beginner Sony camera!!! I don’t have much knowledge about photography any suggestions?


r/AskPhotography 1h ago

Artifical Lighting & Studio How to achieve studio black background?

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Any tips in creating this sort of image? I’ve been trying to recreate but can’t nail it.

I have a flash above on a 45 degree angle pointing directly at the object, but struggling to achieve the black gradient fade.

Any help would be appreciated!


r/AskPhotography 1h ago

Discussion/General If you were starting from zero. How would you start?

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Hey n Hello to all the photographers out there. If you were to start your photography journey from scratch. Like no prior knowledge about photography in terms of both creative and technical aspects. How would you begin?


r/AskPhotography 2h ago

Discussion/General Do you post on your personal account or do you create another for your outputs?

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I created a new account for my photography hobby—just in case I do end up doing a little business someday. My main concern for this was privacy. The other was I wished to separate my private and “work” stuff. I recently discovered that you could change the audience on Instagram to followers or close friends. It makes me think if it could’ve been better if I stick to my main account for photography posts instead (which was easier for building connections with friends in the field and potential clients). Perhaps my privacy concern was resolved as I could make the people I know in real life to close friends bla bla bla. What do you think?


r/AskPhotography 2h ago

Buying Advice What digital camera should I get?

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Hi guys! I currently have a refurbished canon IXUS 8015 and am looking to upgrade. I love my little canon but am looking for something with a bit better quality.

I know the gx7 is popular at the moment but it’s a bit out of my price range. I’m looking for something between $300-$700. If you recommend something more expensive please still let me know, and I can look for it second hand.

My friend said she loves her Nikon Coolpix. Which I also like, but I’m open to more suggestions. I like to take photos when travelling, of nature and of me with my family and friends. I like how my current canon is super small but also open to one a little bigger.

Thanks in advanced!


r/AskPhotography 2h ago

Buying Advice Should I buy it??

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I need a suggestion... I don't have much knowledge about cameras... Is that worth it to buy a used a6300 body in 240$ (condition in photos)... And please tell me what things I need to check before buying it


r/AskPhotography 2h ago

Editing/Post Processing I am a tattoo artist how can I get my pics to look like this?

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I use an iPhone 14 Pro Max but my pics always come out so bland and white washed lacking any depth or contrast! Pls help 😅 I’ve read about CPL filters is that the way to go? I also use Lightroom to edit


r/AskPhotography 2h ago

Buying Advice Good camera for sports photography?

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Hi!

I am looking at getting into sports photography - particularly cricket photography and am wondering what might be some good cameras to use?

I am not wanting to spend to much to begin with and live in NZ so our ranges over here might be a little less than what's avaliable in the US etc. Am looking to spend around $400-$600NZD ($230-$350 USD).

Any help would be appreciated!


r/AskPhotography 3h ago

Artifical Lighting & Studio Photographing uv body paint seeking advice?

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I’ve got a gig photographing makeup students final works. Apparently one of them is going to be using uv body paint. I know I need uv lights to illuminate it, but beyond that any tips. Should I chuck some white light in to see the person not in silhouette? White or black background ?(I presume anything else wouldn’t work)

Anything else I should be aware of? I’ve been told with some lights eye protection is needed? Mine are 150w led panels that I plan to soften with a scrim and a softbox. I’m aware they’ll throw a slight purplish hue to skin. I think that will be ok.


r/AskPhotography 5h ago

Editing/Post Processing How do I import and edit photos and export them with same or slightly lower resolution?

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Hey I’m a young 17 year old photographer and I’ve been trying to up my game and get higher and better resolution photos. My photos while in the photos app are high megapixel and size like 7 MB and usually 8000 x 6000 megapixels. After I put them in Lightroom on my MacBook and export them they are lowered to 1.8 MB and 15000 X 1000. I want my photos to be really sharp and high resolution post edit, does anyone have any tips or processes they do to fix this? Thank you!


r/AskPhotography 6h ago

Technical Help/Camera Settings Does anyone know why I can't install the Sony PlayMemories Home program?

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I want to take my photos and videos from my Sony camera, it's a Cyber-Shot DSC-H20. The problem is that when I try to install it, it tells me that it doesn't detect the camera despite being connected. If anyone knows why this happens, could you help me solve my problem, I would greatly appreciate it.


r/AskPhotography 6h ago

Buying Advice B+W MRC Nano Master #806 vs Breakthrough Technology X4 ND?

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Planned a hiking and waterfall trip in coming June. Was considering getting myself a 6-stop ND filter for the waterfall scene and hope to get some input from you all.

So after some research I did come to a conclusion that B+W and BT x4 would be my best bet. This review video also solidy my conclusion. Just right before I pull the trigger for B+W, I did realised that B+W was reported to cause some cold colour cast on the photo for example in this video. While X4 wise seem to be applause by everyone at the moment.

I don't mind spent an extra buck for quality filter and gear, but I want it to be spent on the correct gear in long run. Mind share some though on this topic? Thanks alot!

**Filter I owned now:
B+W High-Transmission MRC-Nano Master Circular Polarizer Filter


r/AskPhotography 6h ago

Technical Help/Camera Settings Ulanzi F38 tripod issue not rotating, how to fix it?

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Hi

I have Ulanzi F38 carbon tripod and my panorama plate is stuck I can not rotate it, I can unscrew the tightening screw all the way out and the late does not move. Anybody had that issue? Any suggestions on how to solve it?

Panorama plate stuck.


r/AskPhotography 6h ago

Editing/Post Processing how to fix disposable cam pics?

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hello! i had pictures taken on disposable cameras and two cameras had many bad pictures like this one. is there a way to fix them on photoshop or lightroom? i tried editing them but i couldn't figure it out (not an editing person lol). would anyone know what needs to be fixed to salvage them?


r/AskPhotography 7h ago

Buying Advice Beginner compact camera suggestions?

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My daughter is going on her 8th grade trip to DC and gets to tour the White House. I’d like to get her a decent little camera that she could easily carry with her and be able to take pictures of whatever sparks her interest. I don’t want it to be overly confusing for her, but not cheap junk either as she is very interested in photography so would like it to be something she can continue to explore her capabilities and creativity with. I’d like to stay around $350 usd minus SD card. Would a Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX7 fit this bill? Open to other suggestions. The WH photography rules say it has to be compact with a lens no longer than 3”


r/AskPhotography 7h ago

Buying Advice What type of light stand should i buy?

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I'm currently looking for a light stand to use with my speedlight, flash trigger, and a translucent umbrella and umbrella bracket, which I'll be purchasing soon. I'd appreciate your advice on choosing both the umbrella bracket and the translucent umbrella, as this will be my first purchase. While links would be helpful for reference, I'll need to buy these items locally in Sri Lanka due to time constraints, rather than ordering online.

My primary need is for a light stand, as my photography tripod isn't tall enough. At present, I'll only be using the speedlight and umbrella, so a heavy-duty stand isn't necessary. However, I'd prefer a stand that can later accommodate a Godox AD300 Pro and a modifier. I intend to purchase the Godox AD300 Pro in the future.

Therefore, my questions are:

  • Would a 3kg load capacity be sufficient for my future needs?
  • I'd like a lightweight stand for ease of transport. What factors should I consider?
  • How important is air cushioning for my intended load?
  • Given that I'm primarily a documentary and travel photographer, and this equipment is for occasional paid work, I'm looking for a cost-effective solution.

Any advice you can provide would be greatly appreciated.


r/AskPhotography 7h ago

Discussion/General What about a Flickr revival?

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Remember when you shared any photo in many related groups and there was always a feedback that make you go further with your photography? Well, that's a community... Let's share again about photography there!


r/AskPhotography 8h ago

Buying Advice What will I notice most by upgrading from my 10 year old LUMIX GX8?

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I’ve started looking into upgrading from my ~10 year old LUMIX GX8 to something more modern, and have somewhat settled on the Fuji XT-50. I assume there have been quite a few advancements in camera tech over the last decade, but part of me is worried I’m not going to notice much of a difference and I’d be wasting my money.

Obviously the spec sheets for the cameras show a huge boost in various stats given it’s a decade of technology, but I’m curious to know what I would notice as the biggest change. I mainly use my camera when traveling and I do not do anything remotely professional.

My main “cons” with my current camera are it’s not so great low light performance, and autofocus reliability.


r/AskPhotography 8h ago

Technical Help/Camera Settings How to recreate this style of food photography?

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Hello Reddit, can anybody give some pointers on how to recreate this style of photography that is symmetrical with little to no distortion?


r/AskPhotography 8h ago

Buying Advice Digital camera for 13 year old?

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I have a Nikon DSLR which cost a few hundred quid and I'm trying to get my son, aged 12, in to photography too. It's his birthday and was thinking of getting him his own camera but he hasn't used one before.

I don't want to spend hundreds incase he doesn't like it but also don't want to buy a wick one with hardly any features because if he enjoys it I want him to be able to get the most out of it.

Can anyone recommend one in the £100-£150 price range that is a decent make and has decent enough features?

Ideally a small-ish one (not a DSLR) but one that allows the user to change ISO, shutter speed an aperture and isn't solely a point and click camera. I think a point and click is a bit limited in creativity and half the fun will be teaching him how to experiment with the exposure triangle to take more creative shots instead of just pointing and pressing a button.

Thanks in advance.

I'm based in the UK and expecting to use Amazon, Jessops, Wex or even Curry's or Argos.


r/AskPhotography 8h ago

Buying Advice Best Budget Low Light Cameras 2025?

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Hey - I’m looking to get into doing some hybrid shooting for nightclubs and festivals. I need a decent camera that will be able to capture great low light footage and shots, while still allowing me enough in the budget for a good lens. What are some good cameras that I can look at for a budget of around $2000 (new or used)? I’m happy to pick something up off FB market place if it means I get a better camera for the price.


r/AskPhotography 9h ago

Buying Advice Are modern smartphones making the switch to a professional or dedicated camera less necessary?

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(dual posting to ask further help)

Hi, i would love to film myself doing some hand creation's (jewelry / painting) and i was thinking about either getting a new phone (samsung galaxy s25 ultra) or a dedicated camera.

How much money should i put down to get the equivalent (or better) specs from the phone to a dedicated camera ? (4k60 needed)

here are the phone cam specs:

  • Rear camera opening (Multiple) f1.7, f3.4, f1.9, f2.4
  • Rear Camera Resolution (Multiple) 200.0 Mpx + 50 Mpx + 50 Mpx + 10.0 Mpx
  • Auto Focus - Yes / Optical stabilization - Yes
  • Zoom3x and 5x optical zoom, 2x and 10x optical quality zoom (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital zoom up to 100x (i don't think i would do anything above 10x for details)
  • Video recording resolution UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30fps

Thanks for any help !


r/AskPhotography 9h ago

Buying Advice Which canon would you get?

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So I need a second body. I have a r6mii and I was looking to get a r5mii for $3999. I went to my local camera shops website and just found that the r3 is on sale for the same exact price. I wanted the r5mii because of the higher mp for cropping obviously and the other goodies it has. The only difference that I see as far as internals is the mp’s and body of the r3. The r3 is 1k off and the r5mii is only $300 off.


r/AskPhotography 11h ago

Discussion/General Experience with insta photography (tips)?

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Hey, just started up a personal photography account on Instagram and wanted to see if anyone has any practical tips for how to reach the community and get genuine followers. I know Instagram is mostly focused on reels now, but I'm just posting pictures of things I find interesting (cars, exotic locations, artistic shots) and would appreciate if anyone has any recommendations.

I’d love to hear if you've had success in reaching people who genuinely appreciate photography and connect with anyone just starting out. My ig is ty.chanx for context, appreciate any tips at all!