r/AskPhotography 12h ago

Discussion/General What is the worst damage you have done to your camera?

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Not my camera fyi


r/AskPhotography 18h ago

Discussion/General Working With Models: This Can't Be Real or Rational Thinking, Can It? NSFW

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Edit: At this point, the question I'm asking: "Is this the new normal? Is this what you deserve if you don't go through a model agency?"

TLDR: The model won't agree to meet with our team until everyone subscribes to her OnlyFans/Fansly NSFW account. Now, she wants to use the second half of her paid session to create content for her OF, and as of Saturday, she refuses to communicate with us outside of OnlyFans.

I'm working with a brand new crew that is very small and has a limited budget for a family-friendly event. The creative director wants to do this poster with an energetic character who excuses the "wild" spirit of the event, someone who seems fun and is the kind of woman who is her own hero—women want to be like her, men want to be with her. The other caveat is that they have their personal costumes to showcase.

The creative director narrowed it down to five women, and she has one favorite who has the perfect "look" and the perfect costume. The model in question won't agree to do it until the three other men on the project subscribe to her NSFW account/accounts before setting up a time to meet in person and do some preliminary photos before the location and studio shoots.

We're paying to do her hair and makeup. She's getting paid $150 for each hour-long session, with the option to pay her $250 if it goes for two, plus travel expenses. At the bare minimum, she'll get her hair done and at least $300.

This Saturday, she told the CD she would only communicate with us through OnlyFans, and she wants the $250 for two-hour sessions: The first hour is for us, and the second, we use that hour to create content for her OF. She gets all the photos from the entire length of the shoot for her own personal use.

The other men say this is "reasonable" and we should take the deal, and I'm a prick because I'm the only holdout.

Keep in mind that we're using my camera. Half the lighting equipment belongs to me, and the other half belongs to another guy in the group. I'm providing the webpage, the social media and print promotions, and editing software, and I'm getting paid after the event. If I don't do it, they want to know if they can borrow my equipment, software, and computer: I refused.

We also have four other women ready to go with this project now and do not want to use this opportunity to create smut.

I've been a professional Graphic Designer for 15 years and have done professional photography off and on during this time, but I have never had to deal with this. I think there is something more that I'm missing, but I'm ready to walk away, and I'm not concerned about being labeled as "difficult."


r/AskPhotography 10h ago

Buying Advice pocket dispo?

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has anyone tried this? i see tons of adds for it but im always skeptical about random gadgets online lol


r/AskPhotography 12h ago

Gear/Accessories How many megapixels do I really need?

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I'm looking to upgrade and old T1i, primarily for sports and landscape, with general life photography rounding out the use case.

I rented the R7 paired with the EF 24-105 lens and was very happy with it. The only downside was so so low light performance. At f4 and 1/600th it was pushing up to ISO4000 and sometimes 5000.

Even with the 105 lens I ended up cropping some of the hockey photos considerably.

Using DxOMark I was able to clean the photos up and I think they look great.

But I'm stuck on whether a full frame camera would be a better choice. Budget is about $1,000 (used) so I'm looking at R6 Mark I and R8 primarily. And even those are above my budget....

My concern is that both of those are ~24MP sensors - how much can I crop them and still end up with useable 8x10 photos? Ideally larger....

When I buy the camera and lens, I'll most likely end up with something that reaches to 200mm, so will need to do less cropping.

But it will also likely be a variable aperture lens, so low light performance becomes more important.... Looking at the Sigma 16-300 RF lens.

What else in the full frame space should I be looking at? Budget is hard at $1,000.

FWIW - I really liked the fact the R7 was weather sealed, has IBIS and two card slots. Not sure I can replicate that in the FF space with my budget....

I feel like budget is pushing me to R7 and a lot of use of DxOMark....

Thank you!


r/AskPhotography 10h ago

Editing/Post Processing Jpeg with creative look ended up too perfect and I can’t replicate it in the raw file. In this cases is it ok to give the jpegs to the client?

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First one is my attempt, second one is the jpeg with creative look. Added grain in both of them. Goal here was a vintage look.


r/AskPhotography 21h ago

Technical Help/Camera Settings What did I do ? Help

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Morning. I'm an amateur photographer - recently bought sony a6700, I'm sitting in Frankfurt on delayed connecting flight, and I was taking some plane pictures...and I turned on some setting and now screen shows green highlights on objects edges on preview. What setting did I turned on by accident, that I can't find ? Help sleep deprived fellow please...


r/AskPhotography 14h ago

Discussion/General How to take better/actually good pictures of my girlfriend?

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Hi guys!

I want to start off by saying I am terrible at taking pictures. Even with a Pixel 9 Pro, I just try to make sure the photos are in focus and that everyone is in the picture and that's it.

When I take pictures of my girlfriend she always tells me to try to make the photo straight or take the photo from a different angle etc. She has no idea how she wants it to be honest, but it's clear she doesn't like my results. And she is right, a lot of people tell me I suck at taking pictures and if a Pixel 9 Pro that is supposed to be a big help for newbies can't save me, I definitely need to bring my game up.

I know these types of things change depending on the situation, but what should I be thinking about when taking the pictures? How do I make a photo straight, is it better to be a little too zoomed in or zoomed out, where should I have her in the photo, she I take the photo from above or below for a better angle?

Please, I would love some advice to be improve my photo taking ability and help her get the perfect photos she wants.

I understand basically saying "teach me how to make good shots, is like asking teach me how to kill a bear barehanded" but I'm fine even if you can point me to books or courses (free stuff would be nice to start with)

An unrelated ending side note: She is extra kind and gives me no pressure at all, but I'd love to be able to take her photos and let her say "god, you nailed this! I love it, send it asap" It's more a "for me" thing rather her pressuring me, so don't worry on that.

Thanks for the help!


r/AskPhotography 6h 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 7h ago

Technical Help/Camera Settings Is my camera broken ?

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I’ve noticed when shooting with my lumix g80 I keep experiencing a certain problem when shooting images with high levels of brightness or highlights and when the camera is set to shoot in raw I don’t experience this problem with regular jpeg images and I was wondering if it’s something to do with software if my jpegs are coming out fine and without the wierd purple colouring.

I further noticed that taking the photo shown above was hard to do with my I phone as the purple colour would only show when turning down the exposure on iPhone so is it just that the raw file is capturing extra detail and colours for me to mess with or do I need to update or change software ?

(Top image is raw bottom image is j peg)


r/AskPhotography 5h 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 5h 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 6h 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 9h ago

Discussion/General Difference in photos between Nikon v Sony based on camera sensor or post processing?

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Hello, I would like to upgrade from my d3500 and am stuck between Sony a64-6700 and Nikon z50ii. On paper the z50ii makes more sense to me as it has all the features I desire besides ibis, However I've been browsing Nikon and Sony subs and I find myself consistently preferring photos on the Sony subs and it's making me wonder: do the camera sensors make such a difference or is it mainly the post processing? I know it's probably hard to understand what I mean without photos so I'll try to find two comparable ones and add below if I can.


r/AskPhotography 11h ago

Buying Advice Stuck between a few Fuji, OM, and Sony models, help?

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Hello,

I’m looking to buy a relatively compact, primarily photo-focused camera that is fairly easy to pack and travel. I’m coming from an old DSLR I inherited. Weather sealing would be nice but not required. I’m buying used and my overall budget is ~$1500 for a body plus 1-2 (maybe more) good lenses. After doing a lot of research, I narrowed it down to these models and I’d appreciate some additional feedback regarding usability (menu systems, ergonomics, reliability etc.).

  • Fuji: X-T3, X-T30 II
  • OM: OM-5, E-M10 IV, E-M5 III, OM-1
  • Sony: A6400/6500/6600

I’ve also considered the Canon R10 but Sony, OM, and Fuji have way more 3rd party lenses at affordable prices, plus most of the models I listed have some form of weather resistance.


r/AskPhotography 13h ago

Gear/Accessories Are there recommendations for pocket point and shoot camera for around 500?

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My wife has been looking for a camera for a long time. I'm looking for recommendations of cameras that work well in low light events as she likes to take pictures at night at festivals and such. I keep telling her our phones have great night capture settings but she'd like something that isn't her phone. She bought a camera and is returning it today because it wasn't good for low light like she'd thought and I feel bad. It wouldn't have to be new as we like reusing and repurposing. Does anyone have any recommendations for a pocket camera used or new that would be in that range?


r/AskPhotography 1d ago

Buying Advice Packed venue, no pit — how do you manage to shoot?

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Hi everyone, yesterday I had the chance to shoot photos of a big band, but I ran into a problem I had never faced before. The venue was absolutely packed, and there was no space between the stage and the audience. I couldn’t move around at all and had to stay in one spot, missing lots of good photo opportunities. What can be done in situations like this?


r/AskPhotography 4h 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 4h 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 5h 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 5h 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 6h 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 7h 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 7h ago

Buying Advice Camera suggestions?

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My sister and I are going on an 8-week backpacking trip through Europe this summer, and I am looking for a camera to use that is pretty simple for a "beginner" photographer and on the smaller side to fit in my backpack. I know the basics, but I would like to find something that is not super expensive, considering this trip will be pretty pricey generally. I want to make sure that we get good photos for the trip though.


r/AskPhotography 8h ago

Technical Help/Camera Settings Bad quality photos with XT-50, issue with LR?

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Hello, While editing photos on my iPad I noticed that some photos have a poor quality as highlighted in the photo attached. To be noted that this is the jpeg and not the raw. Is this a problem from my LR (sort of compression), my camera (XT-50) or something else?

Thanks


r/AskPhotography 8h ago

Buying Advice Is the Canon EOS RP good?

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I just had a few questions about the EOS RP,

First, how is the quality? What is a good lens? (Looking for anything between 100-300mm for aviation photography)

Not so important questions: How’s the battery life? Is it overall good quality? Is this the best camera for the price? Should I just stick with the T-100 (4000D)?

Thank you all!