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Hi I've been trying to expand my photography recently, and have been playing with shallow dof. I have a 60d with the 17-55 2.8 lens. At the long end shooting at 2.8 I can get reasonably shallow dof but at the slightly wider end I have to get really close to the subject. I was thinking of...

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Hi guys, Recently I’m ready to buy a camera before I always use iPhone to taken photos, that’s okay but I want to start a series career you know, go art direction, street shoot, fashion series etc. I’m a designer, basically, I’m a newbie in the photography field. So I’m indeed a bit...

I've been researching different models for my first dslr camera and wanted some advice on what to look out for. Much homework had me excited about the Nikon D3300 as a great starter camera for going from hobby to amateur. Just about to bite the bullet and someone has suggested an older second...

Hi im currently looking to but two new canon lenses, for car shoots, im looking for one that would be good in low light for light painting i was looking into getting the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM has anybody got any experience with this lens, and also a wide-angle lens. i could probably spend up...

Hello, I am a beginner and I really love photographing jewellery but I am having problems with blurring and I am wondering if some one can help me. If I photograph a brooch, for example, I focus in on it and shoot and everything is great. It comes out nice and clear. But if I photograph a...

Hi all, I am a beginner photographer (hobbyist), and have a Facebook and Instagram page. How can i extend my coverage? I seem to only get the same followers etc liking my stuff and want to broaden things further. I expect its my pages, can anyone take a look and give me some advice...

Hi i have a Canon 50D and im just seeking advice for what new lenses i should look into buying? i will be mainly doing car photo shoots any advice would be greatly appreciated

Hi, My 81 year old dad wants a new camera. To give you an idea of his ability with technology, he has never progressed beyond a mobile phone that is a phone, and nothing more. Text messages are beyond him. He is still fit and active, and has just booked a safari in Kenya, so really wants a...

Does anyone have any suggestions for a sturdy but lightweight tripod? I bought one for about £80 in April and it has so may limitations I'm ready to invest in one that'll (hopefully) last for years.

Does anyone have any good suggestions for a sturdy but lightweight tripod for landscape photography? I bought one in April for about £80 but it has lot's of limitations and I'm ready to invest in one that I can use for years. Don't mind spending between £200-300 as it'll be a great investment.

hey all im off to south wales at the end of Oct to do a bit of mountain biking, mainly bike park wales but also some local trails. should be a good opportunity to get some hands on practice at this type of photography. I will hopefully have my first dslr by the time a go, I seem to be heading...

Hi all, I am looking for a budget tripod around £20/30 what suggestions do you have? I am looking at the Velbon DF-41 or the PrimaPhoto PHKP001. I'm leaning more towards the Velborn though as it does look slightly better made.

Hello After 5 years of not picking up a camera and a recent change of job I'm looking to reignite my old hobby – excitement doesn't come close! :) As its been so long and I'll undoubtedly be rusty I'm not sure the cost of a high-end enthusiast, pro camera would be warranted at this stage. I...

Good afternoon, I've finally uploaded some of my photos that I've been taking since April and would love to get some feedback and advice please. Thanks in advance

All I know right now is I want a body that is lightweight to carry around, take high quality images and can do great photography and videography without it compromising the other. I know lenses matter more than the body, and I'm looking to invest in some great lenses as well. I want to shoot...

Hello everybody, I am going on a trip to south africa in 2018 and as it is such a beautiful place i am obviously looking to take some high quality photographs/ video to look back at. i have very little experience with camera equipment only having used my phone for anything worth of taking a...

I'm pretty much poor at the moment and will have to save in order to buy anything (I was signed off work due to mental health issues, but that's another story). I've been doing a lot of lurking around the internet and watching YouTube vlogs concerning cameras and equipment - Such as Tony/Chelsea...

Hey Everyone, I'm Luke! I am new here, I joined some time ago to have a look at the amazing pictures that can be found and I thought I would finally try and learn how to take a half decent photograph. I'm lucky enough to have picked up a very well priced Cannon 60D for my first camera. I...

I know this is a very common question- Please bear with me. I really hope I can get some informative answers as I have no knowledge in photography. I'll mainly like to buy a dslr to use for 1-2 years down the line without really upgrading. I mainly want to use it to post great instagram photos...

Hi there! I am a second year film&tv student in college in my second to last unit "Extending Specialist Techniques". I love photography and so have chosen to expand my knowledge. One technique I have chosen is "Long Exposure Landscape Photography". I have a canon 700D and my own ND filters and...

Hi my name is Ciaran, currently living in not so sunny Leeds. I'm a complete novice with a proper camera but I'm eager to learn...I've only been on this site 24hrs and the advice I've received has been immense!

Hi there, I will be going on holiday in Tromso on Monday and I have Nikon D5300. I am still learning how to take photos properly. I wanted to ask for some advices about settings for best results to capture the northern lights. The temperature will be probably -5 degrees not more than -10...

Hi everyone I'm a complete photography novice. I have no clue about anything when it comes to purchasing cameras so any advice you can give me would be fantastic! I'm looking for a bridge camera for my husband's birthday present. He has taken snaps on his iPhone for years and really enjoys...

Hi as seen by my username, I'm new to photography. I have been experimenting with macro, landscape, usual stuff and wanted to have a go with the night sky. However I'm not sure what settings to go for? I have tried full aperture and iso at 3200 is that too low? Or do you just need a better...

I'm thinking of getting DXO because I can't afford the £8 you pay for Light room once a month, I heard you pay yearly with DXO and only pay for the fancy add on's if you want them. But what it comes with should be just enought for me. Has anyone used this software please?

Hi! this is my first post here so I hope it's in the right area! Even if just for myself to be able to look back on without having to sift through folders etc I'd like to start an online portfolio and just wondered if anyone here could point me in the right direction on how best to go about...

Hi guys, I wanted to ask you about what camera to choose. I want a camera, I don't care about shooting videos and all that jazz. I would like to print out the pictures in A3 format. I kinda don't want to spend too much time playing in lightroom or whatever 3rd party program. I want to spend...

Where do photographers get their prints? Who do they use? What do you use for a 'stage' or 'studio'?

Hey guys, I'm a real beginner here. I know absolutely nothing about photography, or the way my camera works. I want to be good enough to set up a business doing family photography, but where do I start?! I have a Canon EOS 100D that is sitting on my coffee table. I've thought about jacking...