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Hi, I am looking at getting a Euro denominated bank account or ability to transfer EUR without facing horrid fees / poor Exchange rates. I don't need a CC, just need the ability to pay and receive money in EUR. The initial deposit will made in GBP from a UK bank account which is denominated in...

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

Hi guys, I recently got my first DSLR (Nikon D3300) and I'll be taking it to New York with me. I'm just wondering if it's worth it taking the tripod I have (Amazon Basics)? It's a decent tripod but it quite weighty and doesn't collapse down much...would it be better to get a monopod? I'd...

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 everyone, this was my first time using a speedlite so I'd really like some constructive C&C and also general advice please. I think I did 'ok' but ok isn't good enough for me. The thing I'm unhappy with is the shadows. They make the photo look very harsh and messy. What do you think? Also...

Hi, I'm in search of some advice on a lens for macro photography. I have a crop sensor (1.6x) canon and the lenses I'm looking at are the EF 100mm and the EF-S 60mm. The price of both these lenses are quite similar so I'm not to worried about that. I understand the it will depend on what exactly...

I have a Canon 600D and am wanting a lens for wildlife photography. I am looking at the Tamron SP300 f2.8 (complete with two extenders and a variety of filters) for £500 second-hand (on a website adaptall-2.com) and a Sigma 150-500 f5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM at £399 second-hand (on mpb.com) As I'm new...

Hi everyone! I am new here, and I would say reasonably new to photography (although tinkered for a few years), but I would like to get to the next level. I am hoping to engage myself in some insightful conversation, because as a noob, I have SO much to learn. Currently I am trying to learn the...

Good Afternoon all, I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a place to buy quality backdrops? Everywhere I've checked so far has had frequent complaints of 'creases' or being 'too small'. I'm new to studio photography, but don't want to waste my money on poor quality...

Hi everyone, I came here before asking for lens advice a while back and got some really great feedback and information (I ended up going for the Canon ef-s 17-55 f/2.8) and I think the time has come to upgrade my body, camera body that is, so I am back for more help! I currently have a 50d and...

I have a little photography studio in my little town of Fleetwood. I am looking for a framer that I can send my images to via e-mail/dropbox who will print and frame them to a high quality standard and deliver them back to me ready to hang for my lovely customers. Problem is there are so many...

Hey whats up. Experiencing a few problems with my yashica t4 at the moment. I'm getting a lot of shots that have back focus (especially without flash). Below are some examples. The two photos of the black guy sitting http://tomemmerson.com/image/139794519053 and white guy standing...

My daughter is soon going to University to study Photography at degree level, however all be it desktop machines I can deal with I know next to nothing on what she'll need for a laptop. All of her "friends" are telling her to go Macbook, however over my years in IT I've grown to dislike Apple...