r/PhotographyAdvice

What do you think I can do to improve these shots and do you have any advice? I added the before and after for each edit I made.

Also- please be nice 😭💀

I've wanted a real camera for a long time. It will be for basic family things. School events and such.

I also want it to be able to handle fairly low light conditions. The wife and I like to record in the bedroom too, purely for personal use, not OF. We do have lights, but we like to dim it a little. Sorry if that's too much info, but I'd like fairly clear video and pics without super bright light.

I’ve been studying the style of the first three images and trying to move my own photography (the last three images) in that direction.

I’m seeing a major difference in the final look and feel. The references have a specific "realism" and weight to them, whereas my shots feel a bit "cheaper" or more digital by comparison. I’m looking for some technical insight on what I’m missing.

My main questions for the sub:

1. Pre-production/In-camera: How much of the richness and texture in the references comes down to specific lighting conditions and exposure at the moment of capture?
2. Post-production: Is that punchy, high-end aesthetic mainly achieved in the edit, or is it a result of how the light is handled on site?
3. The Gap: Looking at my shots compared to the references, what technical steps should I take to move away from a "clean" digital look toward that gritty, high-contrast aesthetic without it looking over-processed?

Any tips or tricks for a beginner using fujifilm xt50? I’ve been trying to practice manual mode shooting and playing around with some film simulations. I’m having a hard time finding things that “speak” to me or framing subject matter in a unique/interesting way.

Hey guys I’m trying to dive deep into more serious photography, love taking photos and used my iphone 13 for the shots. Im considering upgrading to the 17 or pro model for better photography. I don’t think I can upgrade yet to a proper camera since I think I don’t have the “artistic” eye developed yet. What do you think of my photos and what should I improve on?

While I absolutely love my Canon-Camera, I have some problems with it:

1. The size

it's a really big and very heavy camera in my opinion. So just taking it with me when I go on walks or in town is partially very exhausting. Especially when I want to photograph birds with a 70-100mm lens.

2. The quality, especially for filming.

While the photos look stunning, I've noticed that, since the camera is already somewhat old and sadly neither me nor my dad (who owned the camera before me) cared for it that much, I noticed some recent flaws in their quality. Additionally, I'd like to focus more on filming, too, which my canon camera lowkey sucks. And I also want to try out Sony cameras. I've already tried Fujifilm, too. Leica or Hasselblad are too expensive imo, and idk about Nikon.

3. DSLR

I would love to see the changes I do to the exposure in the viewfinder, especially in sunny conditions. Therefore a mirrorless camera would be great. Sadly, my Canon camera isn't.

I've already tried the camera in store, and I love it. The salesperson also assured me that it'd be great for filming, too.

What do you guys think? To people having owned or owning a Canon EOS 90D: Do you agree? Did you notice similar things? To people owning a Sony A7: Is it good? What do you like about it?

Also feel free to recommend me any other cameras you think'd fit me. I mostly photograph birds, dogs, architecture, and love documenting my travelling with my camera. As I already mentioned, I would like to focus more on filming. Recent photos are attached.

Brand new to photography. Im using a 2nd hand 250D and 55-250mm lens. I live in such a beautiful natural part of the world and that will be my focus. Open to any other feedback but my main question is am I using too much background blur on close up shots? Should I be including more of the background?

With a canon R7 Body

Sakura in Hatsuishi chiba

Was recommended this but unsure, my main use is for music videos (non professional just freelance), and pictures when i go out for music events.

Hey so i’m a beginner and i’m really obsessed about the colors on those pictures. I don’t know how they edited to make it look that way, so if you have any idea please let me know:D

Would this be possible all in camera