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Hi All, (I debated whether to put this in the Beginners forum but thought there would be more people here who could advise.) I’m an intermediately experienced digital photographer and I’m thinking about trying out film (back to basics to improve technique etc.). I’d like to eventually try...

Hey, Just signed up to the forum a couple of days ago. Hope this is the place to put this, and hope its not too long haha. Have been playing around with taking photos with my phone camera recently. Mostly just photos of my dog and flowers. I thought it would be fun to buy a DSLR and so got a...

Photography is not a profession but a hobby. I like traveling and have a thing for taking great landscape photographs. Clicking pictures of beaches, rocks, mountain peaks and beautiful landscapes is something I love. Have already purchased Nikon D3200 with 18-55 kit lens and a tripod. As I said...

hello there! Apologies if this is the incorrect place to post this but I need some help... I’m slowly getting more into photography, taking much better pictures on what I have (iPhone 8) and would like to purchase a DSLR or Mirrorless camera. I enjoy taking landscape shots the most, whilst...

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...

Understanding layers, selections, mask and composite images in Photoshop. An easy step by step introduction View: https://youtu.be/BEdud8QrfSQ

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 there! I just recently brought a d90(used) with Nikkor 35-70mm f2.8 (used).push and pull zoom in and zoom out. I think the lens that come along the body is already damage. When I captured on auto I see white like cloud on the egdes of the photo.. means the lens are not good anymore?

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...

If you havent seen my other posts then I'll explain; I'm new to photography and I've got very 'consumer level' equipment. I got an old nikon d80 and a random lens off ebay for a reasonable price. I really fancied learning how to get super close up photography. I've watched about 8 hours of...

Hi all, recently went on a trip to Iceland, been wanting to go since I was about 8, and between torrential downpours took these which I'd love your opinion on - criticism good as I really want to improve :) Thorsmork 1 by J McDyre, on Flickr Landmannalaugar 5 by J McDyre, on Flickr...

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 all, Been wanting this shot for a while, but not 100% happy with the final product. Cant seem to pull out the details in the trees enough for my liking. Would be grateful for all your thoughts though! :)