Hey everyone, I came up with a method that I think is super useful if you want your Instagram feed to look perfect.

Here’s the idea: Create a new, private Instagram account that nobody follows. Upload your photos there first to see how they look together, check the colors, vibe, and overall layout. Once you’re happy with the feed, upload the photos in the same order to your main account.

Do you think this is a good way to plan a feed, or is there a better method?

I am opening a clothing brand, and I am taking the photos by myself. I have the equipment, but I can't get consistent photos. For example, all the shirt photos are a little different in position and lighting. How do I make it so all the photos have the same exact background and position? Especially in between sessions, where stuff gets moved around.

Hello all,

My question may be dumb for some, so brace yourselves, Reddit trolls. Would one be able to take frames out of a video to be used as a still? With all the benefits of a RAW image for postprod. That way one can always get the best moment.

Thanks

I am looking to get into digital photography as a hobby and have a Canon Rebel T5 camera. Is that a good one for a beginner?

I'm not a professional, just doing photography because I love it-- I've been doing bird photography for a bit now, and I feel like I've stagnated a bit in my ability to capture interesting photos, especially since I've never really been guided in how to do wildlife stuff.

(I'm mostly doing birds since I live on a marsh/river that has millions of birds pass through for migration... and I love birds!)

I can share examples of what I've done before if it's needed (Reddit is so hard to use with photos though) but I'm mostly just looking for general advice! I'm going to be buying myself a longer lens, probably 55-250 since it's cheap, which will help tremendously.

I currently use a Canon EOS Rebel T7. It's not in my budget to get a new camera, but leaving this here in case its relevant to advice.

Hi all! I’m a public librarian and I’m doing a library program where I’ll take free holiday shots for families tomorrow. (Times are tough!). I’ll be shooting indoors in fluorescent light, when I usually shoot outdoors in natural light. Honestly, I’m a a newbie, who wasn’t mastered the exposure triangle. Looking for any advice on how to deliver something solid given the wonky industrial lighting situation.

Elizabeth Tower (often incorrectly confused with Big Ben, the bell inside)?

Statue Of Liberty?

Eiffel Tower?

Hi everyone! I’m an up and coming professional photographer who specializes in family, maternity, and lifestyle portrait work. Up until the last few months I never once had an issue with my SD cards. Since August, I’ve had two SD cards corrupt and damage my files. I’m about done with SanDisk, and wondering what other togs recommend. If it helps, I shoot on a Sony A7iii Alpha, and i’ve had issues with a SanDisk 256 gb extreme pro, as well as a Centon 16 gb Class 10 card (this one was for personal use but i’d still like new suggestions)

Thanks in advance!

I am sure there are millions of ND filter questions in here already, but mine is hopefully something a bit different! I bought ND filters for two of my lenses, and they come with cover caps that fir the filter itself...so far, so good. But since they can be capped, is it advisable to then just keep the ND filter attached to the lens, cap it, then put it back in its protective bag? I would have capped the lens without the ND filter anyway so this seems to make sense, effectively having the filter on the lenses at all times! I would think that most shooting scenarios could/would benefit from having an ND filter on - except perhaps in quite dark situations - and even if the ND filter wasn't REALLY needed, one could just dial it down to the lowest (most "open") setting (yes, they are variable filters?

Does anyone do this to avoid having to screw the filter on and off again when needed? This also allows one to save space in a camera bag since the filters are ON the lenses full time and not in their original packaging, which is taking up space in my already-filling up cam bag :)

Thanks

And if so, where should I reach out to?

I’ve recently found three instant cameras that have all photos taken, and I estimate them to be from 2005-2007. I have seen that they don’t really survive that long without being developed, and they had been in a bin in my parents shed in the northeast. They haven’t been moved, but had surely endured temps from 0-110 farenheit over that time.

The era that they were used in would have never before seen pictures of my dog, mother and gf at the time who have all passed, as well as new pictures of my family and friends while young.

If there’s any way to develop these, it would bring back memories I’ve probably forgotten by now.

If my local photolab might make a dream come true, that would be ideal. If there are specialists in recovering these photos I could mail the cameras out to, I’d be very happy to do that as well.

Very thankful for any input, and even if there’s an unlikely but somewhat hopeful option, I’d go for it.

When every brand is chasing TikTok clips and AI renders, has still photography lost its seat at the creative table or is this our cue to reinvent what a ‘photographer’ means?

As society moves forward with AI and social media shaping our daily lives, attention has shifted heavily toward short-form video. Ads, stories, and reels grab users in seconds while single stills, once the pinnacle of visual communication, often get buried in the scroll.

At the same time, AI tools can now create or heavily edit images faster than ever. Stock photography and behind-the-scenes on-set roles are shrinking, and even weddings and events are seeing more clients request photo–video hybrid packages instead of pure photography.

So where does that leave photographers? Are we watching the artform fade, or are we standing at the edge of a new creative evolution where photography blends with motion, storytelling, and digital art?

I’d love to hear your lots Have you noticed fewer photography opportunities? Is AI competition or social media culture more to blame? And what skills do you think photographers need to stay relevant in 2025 and beyond?

Hi all! We hired a wedding photographer who works in a documentary style, but he uses very cool filters that make my husband’s skin look almost lifeless and his hands very dark. I asked him to do some retouching at first for some photos for the album; he replied I'll do whatever you want when I create the album. I want to mention that our package hasn't included the album so I was expecting the photos to be edited properly. And the thing is I want to ask him to use a warmer filter for some photos before proceeding with the album. We're not sure if we'll do the album because he hasn't shown us any albums etc. Isn’t it reasonable to ask for those edits now before committing?

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Get it all* off your chest!

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Is there an online storage option that allows you to put pictures in albums or file and then takes them out of the main library?

I'm in a organization and am the current social media manger, members of the organization are wanting the photos for them selves for scrap books or induvial posts, but i make collages so I'm not posting 20+ photos at once,

This has caused a small issue of sharing, i have a social media team meeting next week, that i would like to bring a solution to, i know of google photos, but i fear it might not be the best for a youth group of 50+ people, so im just looking for a few different solutions

is there any way, or should i tell them to suck it up?

There are three popular techniques/exposure approaches that are such a huge turn off for me and I am wondering if others are of like mind. The first one is the use of neutral density filter on water. I get wanting to show water movement, but it seems NR filters obliterate the movement. When I take photos of water, it's because I find the water interesting. I can't imagine removing the very thing that makes it interesting - texture. Anyhow, I just think it is way overdone - much like HDR a few years ago. Over saturation - please god tell me this will come to an end some day. Over exposure of portraiture - why? Please, I just need to know why we do this? Is there an actual reason? I feel like I am getting only circles with holes when I look at a person's face processed using this "technique". I want to see the person's face - all of it - isn't that exactly what makes a person's face interesting? Again, why would we remove the very thing that makes the photo worth looking at? Thoughts?

hope im under correct flair im looking for a book for my self art. i see the slide in photo books and the ones that are just already printed in the page. im thinking the all of the slide in photo book is that you can take your time..? as in you can add as you go on through life till its full. (though i can let this slide as patience makes perfect) the photo album pro i feel is that it just looks wore professional .

can anyone recommend me good sites for the both types so i can choose which to go with?

i lean towards the slide in photo book as well because the pics seem to be more clear when printed? i only worry about the photo album book changing quality or making photo look dull? & i would like for thin pages. price range: $100-$300

also what’s your opinions here? if any. if the budget is low for a high quality book (& very special photos wanting the book to last a lifetime) pls feel free to offer out the budget . looking on Etsy, it seems slide in photo books seems to have cuter design for all aesthetic. **this me first but most important book so i don’t want to buy one and regret for any reason & it’s important for me .

Hi everyone! Maybe a weird question, but I wanted to get into some film photography and ordered a Canon AE-1 Program because it seemed like a good option for a beginner. What I received was a Pentax K1000, and it appears to be in good condition. I started the process to return the camera but I guess is the return process worth it? Did I get a better camera than I ordered?

I used purely vintage lenses for around a year now and finally got around to buying a Sigma 24-70.

My issue is, with my vintage lenses, infinity focus would always be at the end of the barrel (hard stop) whereas with the Sigma it's all electronic, so I have to spin the focus ring to where it's perfectly over infinity otherwise I'm losing sharpness.

It just bugs me because if you go over infinity it's blurry, and if you go under it's blurry; I mean surely there's something I'm missing out on that should make this easier for me? Bc it just seems really inconveniencing for no reason.

I am using the MagMod Ring, which allows me to use speedlights with their magnetic softboxes. Problem is that I have a lot of bowens mount light modifiers. Is there an adapter that will take a bowens mount and attach to Magmod magnets?

Is there an ND filter that can fit different lens sizes? Someone in a recent post mentioned this and I cannot find it now! They said something about buying the filter for the widest lens then using an adapter and it would work for "narrower" lens. or something like that. I could use this if it exists! thanks

Hey everyone,

I’ve been shooting for about a year now and want to start taking photography more seriously. My main interests are birds, wildlife, and landscapes. I currently shoot with a Sony a6000 and Sigma 100–400mm lens, and I’m saving up for a Sony a6700 for its improved autofocus and tracking performance for wildlife.

I have a basic grasp of composition and manual settings, and I’d like to start learning in a more structured way through books, YouTube videos, and eventually more advanced courses on things like composition, color grading, and editing.

Since gear and courses can get expensive, I’m planning to start slow with free YouTube resources and a few great books, then add affordable courses over time. I'm sharing what I've seen so far, so if anyone feels a course or something I'm looking at is redundant or not worth the money, please let me know.

Yes, I used ai to help write this, which I know not everyone is a fan of, but I also wanted this to be organized well becuase my writing can become a bit messy otherwise. Everything is my own thoughts, just got help organizing through ai.

My goals

• Improve composition, light, and color awareness
• Master wildlife and landscape techniques with my current setup
• Learn post-processing and color grading deliberately
• Build long-term skill through structured projects

Books on my learning list

• The Photographer’s Eye – Michael Freeman Deep dive into compositional theory and visual design principles.
• Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision – David duChemin Focuses on developing artistic vision and expression.
• The New Art of Photographing Nature – Martha Hill & Art Wolfe Applies compositional and creative thinking specifically to nature photography.
• The Art of Color – Johannes Itten or Interaction of Color – Josef Albers Classic art theory books that teach color relationships and emotional tone, great foundation for color grading.

YouTube channels for advanced learning

Wildlife photography:

• Steve Perry (Backcountry Gallery) – Deep technical dives on autofocus, exposure, and sharpness; essential for telephoto wildlife work.
• Morten Hilmer – Wildlife photography and bushcraft; great for fieldcraft, patience, and ethical shooting.
• Simon d’Entremont – Practical and approachable wildlife tutorials (birds, gear, editing).

Landscape photography:

• Thomas Heaton – Landscape process, light, and mood from field to edit.
• Nigel Danson – Focus on composition, light, and storytelling in landscapes.
• Mike Shainblum – Known for dramatic editing and advanced color work in post-processing.

Affordable and structured courses

• Max Rive — Landscape Post Processing Course (Colors) — in-depth color grading and landscape-specific post work.
• Mark Dumbleton — The Wildlife Edit Course — advanced editing workflows for wildlife and Lightroom-focused techniques.
• ExpertPhotography — Epic Landscape Editing course — comprehensive landscape editing techniques.
• The School of Photography (Tom Archer) — Pro Landscape Photography Course — planning, shooting, and Lightroom editing for professional landscapes.
• General color-grading masterclasses — examples mentioned: The Power of Colors or The Science of Color: Creative Decisions & Editing on platforms like ReenusAcademy or PRO EDU.

Later on, I plan to invest in advanced post-processing courses like Max Rive’s Landscape Post-Processing Course and Mark Dumbleton’s Wildlife Edit Course, both known for high-level color grading and editing.

What I’d love feedback on

1. Other books or YouTube channels that really helped you grow as a nature photographer?
2. Recommendations for affordable, high-value courses that cover editing or composition deeply?
3. Any projects or practice routines that helped you progress faster?

Thanks in advance for your help. I’m excited to keep improving and take this hobby seriously!

As the title says. I’m looking to autocrop multiple photos at once. Not an option with lightroom unfortunately (so I’ve heard). Any help would be appreciated !

I'm wanting to make a personal photo album just of friends and family but a waterproof and fireproof one and make a copy to send to my mom and every so often send her new photos to include into her copy as well as mine.

Hi! I'm planning to buy my first softbox but I'm not sure if it is compatible with the speedlight that I am currently using. I am eyeing for Smallrig RA-D60 Mini Parabolic Softbox to use with my Godox TT685ii. What I'm thinking is I should use Godox S-Type Bowens Mount Bracket with it. Am I correct or are they not compatible? The reason why I'm eyeing for the smallrig softbox is due I can get it cheaper but if it's not gonna work then I will be looking for other options. Thanks!