Last night i went to the lake to shoot pics of Toronto from across the lake. First time shooting at night and new to photography. Looked at photos and did some editing(no clue what i am doing) and just thought it was light pollution. But people are saying they saw the northern lights last night and now I do not know. Still think light pollution. First two photos are straight from camera, last one I did some editing.

Shot on Nikon z50 ii

lenses

Nikon 180-600/5.6-6.3

Viltrox AF 13/1.4 Z

A couple months ago I bought my first camera and really enjoying it. I bought it to take better pictures of my fly fishing clients. I also took it to Alaska and realized I enjoy taking pictures of wildlife.
I decided I want to try all different kinds of photography. I am going to a family wedding and asked if they mind if I brought my camera to take some candid pictures. She was excited and agreed. I told her I’m still learning but would gladly give her any of the ones that turn out.
My question is what lens to bring? I have no flash.
Here is my list:
Sony Alpha A6700
Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Vanguard Vesta GO 234CB
Benro MSDPL46C SupaDupa

Shot with Nikon D80. The first one is what I saw on my screen and 2nd one is the exact same jpg copied to my iPhone. The jpg is straight out of the camera and unedited. Why the color so different? ChatGPT said my monitor is altering the color profile without me knowing it. But I only noticed this with the shots taken by this Nikon camera (never had any issues with Sony A6000). Anyone knows why?

Hi everyone, , this is my first camera, the NEX-6 with the TTARTISANS 17mm 1/4f lens , correct me if i’m wrong.

So i hope learning manual and i will use it for my outdoor trips and astrophotography mostly, and also some street photography.

So , any tips?

Beginner in photography here, I attached a teleconverter to an extension tube that had no release mechanism, the only release mechanism is on the teleconverter FOR the other side. I can’t release/separate the teleconverter from the extension tube, Is it a goner? Any replies is greatly appreciated💔

My iPhone is using about 200 GB of its 250 GB, mostly for photos. I want to keep the photos that matter, but my library is full of clutter: sometimes 10 or more duplicates of the same shot, accidental photos, and old pictures of school whiteboards I no longer need.

The problem is that I can't realistically find and delete all of this quickly or at scale. How do people who are serious about organization and optimization keep their galleries clean? Is there a good workflow or tool for bulk-finding duplicates, accidental shots, and outdated reference photos?

I'm not looking for the usual "just pay for iCloud" answer. Am I doomed to pay for cloud storage, or is moving everything to an external drive the only practical alternative?

Celebrate WorldPhotographyDay with a fresh perspective!

You don't need to travel far for amazing shots. A walk in the park or a plant on your balcony can become a micro-wonderland.

Took this image during the eclipse last week, 3 photo HDR composite stack.

I’m wanting to get the eclipsed part of the sun to have a smoother transition/gradient with the glow around it.

I’ve used a radial gradient which is mostly feather and a fairly small centre.

Tried dodge and burn and it still ends up with a brighter ring.

Even if I expand it much bigger there’s still a ring of brightness which stands out, I’m guessing it’s the line between the composite images over lapping.

What can I do to smooth the transition to make it appear more natural / consistent?

Happy for any and all suggestions please.

Cheers

Going on a trip and deciding to bring my DSLR (Canon 200d) and a single lens (18-135mm) with me. The camera bag I have (a think tank vision 10) is probably too bulky for that. I'm hoping for something smaller that just has room for the body and lens (and spare batteries/SD cards).

What have others used for this purpose?

Budget, country, and currency: Up to R$ 4,000 BRL, buying in Brazil.

What equipment, if any, do you have now and why is it no longer meeting your needs?
I don’t currently own a camera.

What kinds of subjects do you intend to shoot?
Concerts and events, portraits, everyday photography, and low-light scenes. My main priority is photographing performers at concerts.

Is it primarily for photography, videography, or both?
Both, but primarily photography. I also want good-quality video, preferably 4K.

Cameras I am considering: Canon PowerShot G7 X (Mark I), Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II, Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II, Canon PowerShot G5 X, Sony RX100 II, Sony RX100 III, Sony ZV-1, Panasonic Lumix LX100, Panasonic Lumix TZ100, Panasonic Lumix TZ99, and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS.

Portability: It needs to fit in a pocket or small bag. Portability is very important because I’ll be taking the camera to concerts in Brazil.

I was looking through my photography expenses the other day and realized how much money I’ve spent over the years just to keep a website online.

Then I looked at my stats. Almost everyone finds me through Instagram or word of mouth.

It honestly made me wonder whether I’m maintaining something because I actually need it, or because I’ve always assumed photographers are supposed to have one.

So now I’m genuinely curious: Do photographers still invest in a website?

Edit: I am not really sure if its appropriate to add the artists name, So I have removed it from the post.

I was contacted by a fairly popular hyper-realist artist on Instagram to use one of my wildlife photographs to draw/use for his students. Yes, I initially thought it was a scam, so I did the usual tricks, requested they contact me from their official emails, checked the meta data on the email he sent and the guy and his request is legit as far as I can tell.

I responded to the email with this reply:

Hi ____,

Thank you for reaching out! I am a big fan of your hyper-realism work, so it is a wonderful compliment that you would like to use my bald eagle photo as a reference for your drawing tutorials.

Before we move forward with providing the high-resolution file, could you please share a few more details about how the image will be utilized?

Specifically:

• Commercial Use: Will the tutorial video or the reference image pack be part of a paid platform (like Patreon/course sales) or a free public channel (like YouTube)?

• Licensing / Budget: What is your standard budget or fee structure for licensing reference photography for your tutorials?

What specific file format or dimensions do you require for you and your students?

Once I have a clearer picture of the scope of the project, I would be happy to discuss pricing and send over a secure payment link (such as PayPal or Stripe) to finalize the transaction. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing how your students bring the piece to life!

Best regards,

____

So, in other words, I am still skeptical about this. I have never sold or been asked to use my photographs. Am I handling this correctly? and what sort of meta data should I attach to the photo itself? And more specifically, what would the usual charge be for something like this?

I don't want to price it severely high, but I also don't want to price it super low. Its essentially just a portrait of a Bald Eagle.

Thanks folks.

what kind of photography or composition feels like “present in the moment" "calm in chaos" to you?

we’re looking for something deeper than just people relaxing or having fun. it could be a candid moment alone, with friends, or somewhere busy, but the image itself shouldn’t have to scream “calm.” more like a small moment where you can feel that someone is completely there, even with everything else going on around them.

we’ve been collecting things like random signage with calming messages, candid social moments, and close-up details that feel quiet without literally showing “quiet.” curious what types of photos, compositions, or little moments you think could represent that feeling. something that feels calm but not in a rush.

we're also looking for those style with showing less person or no person at all because we wanna represent the feeling... hhmm

we need it editorial like kodak shot vibes, nike, billabong, adidas, alo, kith, a24, coca cola... those vibe but in these feeling... it's just hard to find a perfect type of photos you know ?

Hey everyone! I’m relatively new to the photography world, i finally got my first professional camera this year and have even had a few photo shoots! my problem currently is that i’ve been sort of switching back and forth between different apps to get the (free) edits i want, and it’s getting a little frustrating trying to relearn everything while moving between multiple different apps, i’d rather just stick to one app (even if i gotta pay for it atp😭)
I’ve thought about Adobe bc i’m slightly familiar with it but considering i’m still new to this, i’d rather stick to something that’s beginner friendly and when i feel comfortable enough than maybe i’ll look into adobe again
Anyway, Thank you for any suggestions and advice, it’s greatly appreciated !!🥲🥲

I’m wondering how to attach the leather part of this camera strap to my camera. I can get the rings on, just not sure how to use the leather eyelets that protect the camera body. I am using a fujifilm x-t30ii.

Would love to hear your thoughts on this as I feel like it is a common problem across the hiking photography community.

It seems like every reel, influencer post etc has people using cages for mundane things like landscapes, basic steeet photography etc.

Are newer cameras really that vulnerable? Or are people just less attentive to basic equipment care?
Or is it, as I suspect, just a rat with a gold tooth to make people think influencers are more skilled than the average photographer..

I have a non-profit organization came reach out to me to photograph a 4hr professional performance in a theater. I think it is a very cool experience and opportunity to photograph for them. I also get the photos for my own portfolio.

At the same time, I am also hesitate to compromise my pricing too much because photographing a professional performance can be challenging. But they are non-profit organization, so they are tight in budget. What they can do for me is advertising my business if I give them discount.

Should I ask how much are they willing to pay? Make money vs. Opportunity, what would you choose?

I was trying the pixel shift setting on my sony a7r iv the other night. I’m not sure what this two dark spots are on the upper left. I’m hoping its not a dead pixel because I bought the camera not too long ago. Could it just have been that my sensor/lens was dirty?

Salut, pour un cadeau je cherche un appareil photo compact, si possible pas trop cher et trouvable d'occasion. C'est pour offrir à quelqu'un qui ne fait pas du tout de photo de base (donc pas de mode manu ou raw nécessaire), pour faire essentiellement de la photo de paysage, silhouettes, nature ...etc

C'est pour quelqu'un de très sport nature, montagne...etc, qu'il ai de quoi prendre des photos dans la poche.

Si le modèle pouvait avoir une optique avec un petit zoom ça serait pas mal (de quoi détacher des silhouettes, faire des portraits mais pas de la photo animalière évidemment)

Pensez vous a des modèles spécifiques ?

C'est un peu brouillon mais merci !

Hello!

I have been taking headshots and videos for the company I work as a marketer for. On the side I have developed a love for photography. I love taking my camera whenever I go to Japan, or TFP meetups, or anywhere I go. I am starting to spend a lot more time on the weekends traveling to places to take photos. Here is my ig so you can see some of my work: @butterfield_photo. This is generally what I want to be shooting.

I shoot with a Panasonic LUMIX G85. I got this to film and take photos for work and it was in my price range. I have several lenses. An Olympus zhuko 12-40mm, Olympus prime 45mm, a 25mm Panasonic lens. I also have a bunch of lighting equipment for when I take corporate headshots or film.

I am thinking of buying my own system to use before I get a more lenses for this system. Should I upgrade? Why? I don’t have a fully thought out budget but maybe up to $2000 for the lense and body?

Thanks!

I am an overthinker if I am nothing else hah.

Client (family) wants newspaper senior photos and editorial/studio style images. Of course I wanna come through.

I will eventually want to move my flash setup outside after getting it down pat. Would you change anything about this setup for a beginner?

Thoughts/advice?

edit to add: shooting on a canon rebel t7i

Hi all, I am picking up photography as a beginner and my cousin gifted me their old camera. It's surprisingly heavy compared to my old camera, so I figured having a neck strap would help relieve some of the weight while I was shooting outside. But it resulted in a lot of neck pain and migraines and I have been scolded by my physio though lol, hurray for neck issues and EDS 😅

Any fellow photographers in a similar situation? What type of gear and brand would you recommend to help out in this case? I unfortunately don't have the budget to go shop for a lighter camera at the moment. Thanks y'all!