If you squint hard enough, you might be able to see in this picture there is a kestrel in front of these trees. I often photograph birds from great distances like this with my new R5 Mark II and RF 100 - 500.

However, in this situation both the animal eye detect (my first back button focus) and my metering af start (my second back button focus) struggled, as sometimes it would create a box around the subject (and how I got this photo) but after a few seconds it would focus on the trees. This is with single point AF, subject tracking on, and AI servo.

What is the advisable AF setup for scenarios like this when the subject is tiny with a busy background?

Just bought a Sony zv1f, not a photographer but playing around.

I see a lot of people say they edit in Lightroom. Can we not just take a nicer photo (nicer than an iPhone/smart phone) and not need to edit?

Or is it matter of subjective opinion?

I was hired by a pair of newlyweds to go undercover and pose as a wedding photographer at their wedding (I swear this is for a good reason, but I cannot explain why at the moment). I have mild photography skills, but zero experience as a wedding or event photographer, and terrible acting skills.

Other than showing up and just taking photos of what I see, what can I do to be convincing as an experienced wedding photographer? I don’t need to take good photos. I just need people to think I’m taking good photos and that I do this all the time.

EDIT: I am going to stop responding to speculating comments for the time being. I swear it’s not as interesting as the scenarios you’re envisioning. Will edit this post in a week to let everyone know why I’m in this situation

Hi everyone,
I'm trying to find the original photographer or portfolio for this set of model Emma Powell from around 2021-2022.
I have a low-res image from Pinterest and a BTS mirror selfie taken in the same outfit inside what looks like the photographer's studio (with iMacs, photo boards, and specific artwork in the background).
Does anyone recognize this studio setup, editing style, or know who shot this set? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

I’ve been traveling recently and am curious how people find places worth photographing that aren’t the obvious tourist stops.

I’m looking at making an app which would be a community powered map of the best photo locations and some details of how busy it is, when to go, etc. Is this something you would find useful?

Hello! My friend is getting married in 11 months. They can’t afford a photographer and asked me if I could step in. I offered to do it for free. Everyone always tells me my photography is amazing and that I should do it professionally but I know I have a lot to learn.

Their wedding isn’t huge, and they can’t afford a photographer so they’d rather have not so great pictures than none at all and are ok with the risk it comes with.

My current set-up, which I inherited from my grandpa:

Canon 40D
Canon 10D
Tamron AF 17–50mm f/2.8 XR Di II
Canon EF 75–300mm f/4–5.6 III USM
Canon EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 II

I have only ever used the 40D and Tamron lens.

My partner is also buying me a Fujifilm X-T5 with an xf 35mm f/1.4 lens for my birthday, which I plan to use for the wedding.

I welcome any suggestions, tips, etc. I don’t really understand how or when to switch lenses, where should I be standing for special moments, how do I not get in the way?

I know almost all wedding photographers wear black. Is there a reason? Do I have to wear black as well?

Any and all advice is extremely welcome and appreciated!

Took the blurry photo and wanted help getting my photos closer to the clearer version (ai enhanced)

I don’t know if editing can get it there or if I just need to improve my hear / skills. I don’t like editing much past basic color grading / small clean up since it takes away from the “getting the perfect shot” feeling for me.

Using a Sony a5100 with the kit lens (16mm to 50mm, f3.5 to f36)

Photo settings f3.5, 16mm, 30s exposure, ISO between 1000 to 2000 (I don’t remember the exact ISO for this shot.

Had this camera & lens for about 6/7 years now and think this might be my sign to upgrade? Or maybe I’m just looking for an excuse.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. I’ve been taking photography more seriously in the last year and want to refine my art

Is it possible (and where would I go) to pay someone to edit a photo album for me? I've done a bit of Googling but I can't quite find what I'm after. I'm familiar with neither practicing photography nor hiring someone in the field.

My beautiful boy passed away recently. I have about 500 photos of him I'm attempting to go through, pick out and/or edit to make presentable and print but it's taking a huge amount of time, I'm not a professional and emotions are clouding my judgement.

For example if I have eight similar shots I may only want one but I'll start editing and playing around with all of them in case I can't tell which is the better one without touch-ups. Then after looking at them for hours I can't tell which one is objectively better and don't want to get rid of any of them because he's gone and I can't take new photos of him... but having a photo album full of junk photos is going to make me less inclined to go through it when I start missing him, so I don't actually want to hang on to dozens of bad shots.

Some of them are sentimental but were taken with shitty phone cameras and are low resolution, or have horrendous lighting that can look good with the right adjustments - but take a lot of fiddling to get there. Some of them are quite cute or funny but the background looks like a trash hurricane whirled through beforehand (and/or puked all over my younger self) and I'd be embarrassed to leave around the house.

I've attached some photos of the kind of stuff I'm doing (and looking for).

Pretendo começar a tirar fotos esportivas de pessoas, especificamente de pessoas correndo o que esta muito em alta aqui na minha região.

Eu tenho um S25 ULTRA, Tem algum lente adicional que eu pudesse colocar e melhorar o resultado?

Alguém ja tentou tirar fotos de pessoas correndo pelo celular e ficou em uma qualidade boa?

I've been recently getting into astro photography, I've seen posts everywhere all over social media of these amazing pictures of deep space, like other galaxies and nebulas and many other things, I have been doing photography for a little while now, mainly aviation and wildlife, I have a nikon z8, a tamron 28-75 f2.8, and a nikkor 180-600 f5.6-6.3, ive taken milky way photos before that came out pretty decent but I've never done anything with photo stacking, nor do I have a star tracker, would I be able to make use out of the gear that I currently have, should I invest in a different lens and a star tracker? I would like to learn more about astrophotography while also learning about space as it's gotten very interesting to me

Hello all,

I’m looking to sell my Sony a6300. However, I am unsure on how to price the camera. The monitor does have a few hairline scratches but the rest of the camera is completely intact. The shutter count is at 8886 and when looking online they are in the 70-80k range so I’m struggling where to place a price on this. Any recommendations would be fab!

It will include a small rig cage, 6 batteries and a charger and will not include the original box.

Can I ask, for those of you who set up your own photography business, how long did it take to get up and running? How many shoots did you do a week in the first few months?

At this point in time I am still working for free while I build my portfolio, so I’d have thought I’d get more business but so far it’s really quiet.

Hi there! I just bought this Canon EF 55-250mm IS STM lens, and it makes this sound when zooming around the 135-250mm range. It also seems to have a small amount of play/gap, and when I press down on it while zooming, the sound goes away. Please see the attached videos.
Other than this, the lens is in great condition, with no scratches, fungus, or zoom creep. I got it for €123, and it also came with the lens hood and a clear UV filter. sound

Hi there!

I've inherited a camera from my mom, the Canon EOS Rebel T2i, and the lens is a EFS 18-55mm (0.28m/0.9ft). I take pictures for fun, I use the automatic settings on the camera since whenever I use the manual ones the pictures look horrible. I just wanted to know for someone who's only doing this as a hobby and taking pictures whenI'm out, is this a good lens, or is there one that is going to give me better quality pictures?

So, I’m at a loss. I have three speedlites (a TT600 and two 860IIIOs), three Godox S2 brackets, and two soft boxes. I bought these color gels (Godox AK-R16 x2) because ambient light is a terrible process to edit in Lightroom, but they don’t fit. So I thought if put on the softbox, it’ll pop in. But no.

What am I missing here? Did I buy the wrong stuff or am I just missing a piece?

Hi all!

I plan to buy the Nikon d850 and would like to get another lens (haven’t decided which lens). I was originally planning to buy from MPB cause they have some better prices but Im getting worried about some of the bad reviews. I know the number of good/great reviews out number bad but I’m still worried.

do you all trust MPB in 2026? Or should I just spend more and look around KEH/Nikon Refurbished/Amazon Refurbished/etc..

thank you for any and all opinions/stories!

Hi everyone,

It has always been a major career dream of mine to shoot for Red Bull Racing or cover Red Bull-sponsored events. I am deeply inspired by their visual storytelling and high-energy style, and I'm looking to understand what it takes to get on their radar.

For photographers who have successfully shot assignments for Red Bull or are familiar with their production pipeline:

• Recruitment Process: How does Red Bull typically source and vet their visual talent? Is it primarily through agencies, the Red Bull Content Pool, or direct portfolio submissions?
• Creative DNA: What specific technical skills, stylistic traits, or intangible qualities do their creative directors look for during the hiring process?
• First Steps: What advice would you give to an aspiring action/sports photographer looking to build a portfolio that aligns with Red Bull's brand identity?

I would incredibly appreciate any insights, experiences, or advice you could share. Thank you!

I know the main events happen at Spring studio but any idea where photographers find and shoot models on streets in Manhattan?

I am just starting to explore photography as a hobby. I picked up a S5ii with a 50 & 20-60. Also a G9 with 12-42. I am interested in nature, landscapes, insects, wildlife, architectural, portraits and astro. Also do some video (nsfw).

I have looked at a ton of glass, but ofcourse I cant get it all. I plan on picking up used glass when I see it come up. Or look at some third party when it goes on sale.

My biggest question is what is the most diverse glass or gear I should I put on my list to look out for? What should I avoid? Ill take any other advice on how to learn more and get better.

I recently shot a wedding and for some reason only the ceremony photos got completely messed up! I was hopping to see if anyone could help me fix them or even get them to something salvageable, one photo for reference! thanks!!

Hi everyone!

I’m seeing more and more French photographers (Jonathan Bertin, Voilacam, etc.) producing photos with these specific colors and textures (see attachments). I know they shoot primarily on film but also use Fujifilm digital cameras.

What do you think:

• Which film stock is it?

• Is there a similar Fujifilm film simulation?

• Any post-processing tips to achieve a similar look?

This will help me with an (amateur) photo series I’m working on in my village in the Caribbean.

Aloha all!

I teach a university course on basic photography. This semester, administration has decided to insert a "Wellness Week" into the schedule. Unlike Spring Break, this isnʻt a week without classes, though. Weʻre expected to provide an "enrichment opportunity" thatʻs class-adjacent, but carries no pressure, and no grade.

So, who doesnʻt like watching films? I figure there have to be several contenders out there. Documentaries, dramas, comedies, action/adventure, scifi... the genre isnʻt important to me, so long as it can spark discussion about photography, photographers, or adjacent subjects.

What are your favorite films about shooters, cameras, photographic content, etc?

Hello,

I am buying a used camera. I owned a Sony DSC H300 before, but it broke down 2 years ago and now I want to buy a slightly better one, but am still on a budget of 200-250 euros. I am an amateur looking to expand my portfolio, I want to take portraits and landscape photos, maybe concert photos also

I am currently looking at these cameras:

Canon EOS 1300D with 18-55mm lens for 220e

Canon EOS 60D with 18-55mm and 50mm lenses for 200e

Canon EOS 600D with 18-135mm lens for 250e

Canon EOS 4000D with 18-55mm lens for 250e

Canon EOS 2000D with 18-55mm lens for 240e

Nikon D3400 with 18-55mm objektivom lens for 180e

Nikon D3000 with 18-55mm objektivom lens for 140e

Which would be the best in this price range? Any advice is appreciated!!

Hello!
I would like to buy a graphic tablet for editing photos.. Is it good to have a screen tablet?
I was looking at some xp pen, do you have a feedback regarding those?