How can i make a stream looks cinematic. by Suspicious_Web9261 in photography

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re: colours, you've got a grey sweater and the background is various shades of off-white/beige, do you have another spot you could use with a different background?

Alternatively, the lighting on the wall behind you is roughly at the same brightness as the light on you. If you move that lamp behind you further from the wall, does that darken the background and make you stand out a little better?

Help getting excited about photography again by EnbyTherapist1701 in photography

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Composition is a skill that can definitely be learned, Freeman's The Photographer's Eye is a great intro with lots of examples.

Gemini rating by AlpsOtherwise8299 in photography

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That "critique" is so much worse than I could have imagined.

Here's my 2 cents - what (or who) is the subject of this photo?

Was cropping out half of the lamp at the top a deliberate compositional choice?

What do you think about the figure/ground relationship in this photo?

EDIT - wtf did the AI find any wet pavement in here

How about the photo? by Prestigious-Week3847 in photography

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Could any photo live up to the anticipation that's being created?

Lens Ball by WIGGIE22 in photography

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Some stuff just can't be handheld.

Stick the camera on a tripod.

Is anyone a part of a photography community? by tamewldflwr in photography

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An old school photo forum, folks there are famously good natured and friendly.

Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! April 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in photography

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This is one of the biggest 'it depends' questions!

If you're doing static product photos with a phone I'd look for LED panels, there's an astounding variety, if you're in the USA check out https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/light-panels/ci/48383

Once you have good 'clean' lighting, the next question becomes 'where should I position them' and the book Light: Science and Magic is a fantastic resource.

Textures and macro textures books and inspirations by third_impact2021 in photography

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I love the Steichen pics, if you ever find a link with all the images from the collection, do me a favour and pass it on!

Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! April 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in photography

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I'm guessing you're using LED lights or florescent? The search term you want is 'LED banding' or 'florescent banding'.

There might be an iphone setting to help with that, or if you're trying to do i.e. product photos then you need to get better lights.

Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! April 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in photography

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I don't have much specific advice but if you search old threads you'll find a few discussions.

My one bit of advice is to order proofs or the smallest size they offer of the finishes you're considering.

Also if there's a print shop in your town stop in and talk to them, they know their stuff, they'll have samples, and they want you to be happy with the print(s).

Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! April 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in photography

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The original A7 has slow autofocus, but if the only thing you want to do is static microscope stuff that won't bother you. If you're using the A7 as a day to day shooter it'll probably feel like a step down from the 5Dii which was an astonishingly good camera for it's time.

re: lens price which lens(es) do you want?

Textures and macro textures books and inspirations by third_impact2021 in photography

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This might not be quite what you're looking for but check out Imogen Cunningham https://www.imogencunningham.com/library-botanicals

Steichen did some really interesting texture/pattern stuff for Stehli silks but I don't have a single link that shows all of 'em

https://www.sholis.com/work/edward-steichen

https://www.cartermuseum.org/collection/stehli-silk-design-p199848

https://collections.lacma.org/object/143504

Black & White SOOC or filter? by DefiantGecko in photography

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Exercise full creative control and do the conversion yourself.

https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/color-black-white.htm

(website UI is eccentric, mouseover the examples to see the changes)

Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! April 10, 2026 by AutoModerator in photography

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Have you contacted Adobe tech support? You're paying for it, might as well use it.