About r/AskPhotography
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this subreddit is the perfect place to ask questions, seek advice, and engage in discussions about all things photography. We're here to foster a supportive and knowledgeable community that shares a passion for capturing the world through the lens. If you're new to photography or have a burning question, don't hesitate to make a post! Our community is filled with experienced photographers who are eager to help.
The community at a glance
r/AskPhotography is a Subreddit for Photographers with roughly 763K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the Photography topic page.
Roughly 96K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Camera, Photography, and Photo. Product recommendations often mention camera, lens, and point and shoot camera.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 3K members
- 2014: 4K members
- 2015: 3K members
- 2016: 4K members
- 2017: 5K members
- 2018: 11K members
- 2019: 21K members
- 2020: 77K members
- 2021: 147K members
- 2023: 246K members
- 2024: 77K members
- 2025: 85K members
- 2026: 78K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 9K members
- Dec: 8K members
- Jan: 9K members
- Feb: 7K members
- Mar: 8K members
- Apr: 9K members
- May: 10K members
- Jun: 9K members
- Jul: 9K members
- Aug: 7K members
- Sep: 7K members
- Oct: 4K members
Topics
- Camera49 posts in the past month#149Camera
- Photography21 posts in the past month#221Photography
- Photo14 posts in the past month#314Photo
- Lens14 posts in the past month#414Lens
- Editing10 posts in the past month#510Editing
Flair
- Discussion/General18 posts in the past month
- Question about my film photos?
- What camera should I get as a beginner?
- why do I feel like I made a mistake?
#118Discussion/GeneralQuestion about my film photos? · What camera should I get as a beginner? · why do I feel like I made a mistake? - Technical Help/Camera Settings11 posts in the past month
- Best Dust-Repelling Black Fabric for Background/Product Photography?
- Does anyone know why my digital camera did this?
- How should I handhold my big lens?
#211Technical Help/Camera SettingsBest Dust-Repelling Black Fabric for Background/Product Photography? · Does anyone know why my digital camera did this? · How should I handhold my big lens? - Lens Buying Advice8 posts in the past month
- Is the Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB (Z mount) worth it for event and portrait photography?
- What rf-mount lense for planespotting?
- Best lens for indoor sports photography?
#38Lens Buying AdviceIs the Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB (Z mount) worth it for event and portrait photography? · What rf-mount lense for planespotting? · Best lens for indoor sports photography? - Editing/Post Processing7 posts in the past month
- Theatre Royal , Morocco which composition works best?
- What are some easy and simple programs or apps as a beginner photo editor that aren’t complicated to use?
- Can anyone help enhance the faces of these individuals?
#47Editing/Post ProcessingTheatre Royal , Morocco which composition works best? · What are some easy and simple programs or apps as a beginner photo editor that aren’t complicated to use? · Can anyone help enhance the faces of these individuals? - Gear/Accessories7 posts in the past month
- What do the wedding photographer use to carry their cameras?
- Can someone recommend a GOOD tripod before I throw mine through a window? 😭
- How do I connect this lens to my OM-1 to produce an image?
#57Gear/AccessoriesWhat do the wedding photographer use to carry their cameras? · Can someone recommend a GOOD tripod before I throw mine through a window? 😭 · How do I connect this lens to my OM-1 to produce an image?
Product recommendations
- camera18 posts in the past month
- Best beginner mirrorless camera?
- Best budget friendly street & travel photography cameras under $500?
- Best camera/lens for photographing polished stone slabs?
#118cameraBest beginner mirrorless camera? · Best budget friendly street & travel photography cameras under $500? · Best camera/lens for photographing polished stone slabs? - lens8 posts in the past month
- What nikon d5100 lens best for wildlife photography?
- Can you recommend EF lens for traveling?
- Recommended lenses for a cosplay/gaming convention? (Canon EOS 2000D/Rebel T7)
#28lensWhat nikon d5100 lens best for wildlife photography? · Can you recommend EF lens for traveling? · Recommended lenses for a cosplay/gaming convention? (Canon EOS 2000D/Rebel T7) - point and shoot camera3 posts in the past month
- Beginner point and shoot recs?
- Any recs for digital point & shoots to recreate direct flash photos?
- Point & Shoot Camera Recs for Backyard Birder
#33point and shoot cameraBeginner point and shoot recs? · Any recs for digital point & shoots to recreate direct flash photos? · Point & Shoot Camera Recs for Backyard Birder - tripod2 posts in the past month
- What's the best tripod?
- Tripod recs for a pan/tilt head
#42tripodWhat's the best tripod? · Tripod recs for a pan/tilt head
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/AskPhotography for?
- Best for Photographers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/AskPhotography free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/AskPhotography have?
- Roughly 763K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/AskPhotography on?
- r/AskPhotography runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/AskPhotography cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/AskPhotography is organized under Photographers.
- How do I join r/AskPhotography?
- You can join r/AskPhotography by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Photography communities like?
- Communities for photographers at all skill levels to share work, get critiques, and discuss gear and technique. Discord has dedicated communities for photo feedback and events, with Reddit and Facebook hosting large hobbyist communities for everything from street photography to wildlife and portraiture.
Monthly Stats
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- Views /mo (+75%)
- 14
- Visitors /mo (+75%)
- 0
- Referrals /mo
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