r/photography

This is the place to ask any questions you may have about photography. No question is too small, nor too stupid.

Info for Newbies and FAQ!

First and foremost, check out our extensive . Chances are, you'll find your answer there, or at least a starting point in order to ask more informed questions.

• Want to start learning? Check out .

• explaining the Exposure Triangle.

Need buying advice?

Many people come here for recommendations on what equipment to buy. Our FAQ has several extensive sections to help you determine what best fits your needs and your budget. Please see the following sections of the FAQ to get started:

If after reviewing this information you have any specific questions, please feel free to post a comment below. (Remember, when asking for purchase advice please be specific about how much you can spend. See for guidelines.)

Weekly Community Threads:

Watch this space, more to come!

Monthly Community Threads:

Finally a friendly reminder to share your work with our community in !

-Photography Mods

Hi, my name is Campbell Addy and I’m a photographer and artist based in London. I have gained international success as a fashion photographer—working for brands such as Vogue, GQ, Cartier and more. As an artist, I choose to focus my lens on diversity and cultural matters surrounding race, sexuality, and the overall beauty of the human experience. My publication, Niijournal, explores these themes using my own creativity in collaboration with other like-minded artists who value the importance of giving a voice to those with untold stories worth being heard. You can find out more about my work and keep up to date with recent projects on my .

You can see more of my work in the National Geographic documentary series "Photographer," streaming now on Disney+ and Hulu.

Edit: Thank you for all those that have asked questions today, some funny ones & some very insightful ones. To all the photographers on here, keep creating. And again thank you for all the beautiful messages I’ve received regarding the documentary, I’ve seen them all!