r/AskPhotography

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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 759K 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 Lens. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention camera, lens, and point and shoot camera.

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Yearly: +96K members
Growth: +14.5% / year

Member 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: 74K 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: 167 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Gear for a beginner micro photographer?
    2. Gear for beginner macro photography?
    3. Can someone help me turning this image into a funeral photo?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Gear for a beginner micro photographer? · Gear for beginner macro photography? · Can someone help me turning this image into a funeral photo?
    10
  • Advice Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Graphic designer going to my first restaurant food shoot — what should I make sure we get?
    2. Is Thumbtack worth it?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Graphic designer going to my first restaurant food shoot — what should I make sure we get? · Is Thumbtack worth it?
    2

Topics

  • Camera
    48 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for a lightweight setup for quick intraoral photography — phone accessories vs dedicated camera?
    2. Beginner Camera Recs - x100vi VS tx50?
    3. Trying to use a Minolta Auto 132x flash on my Nikon D7000, but the flash won't flash (even when it's not on the camera) is it cooked?
    #1
    Camera
    Looking for a lightweight setup for quick intraoral photography — phone accessories vs dedicated camera? · Beginner Camera Recs - x100vi VS tx50? · Trying to use a Minolta Auto 132x flash on my Nikon D7000, but the flash won't flash (even when it's not on the camera) is it cooked?
    48
  • Photography
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for a lightweight setup for quick intraoral photography — phone accessories vs dedicated camera?
    #2
    Photography
    Looking for a lightweight setup for quick intraoral photography — phone accessories vs dedicated camera?
    22
  • Lens
    12 posts in the past month
    #3
    Lens
    12
  • Beginner
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Beginner Camera Recs - x100vi VS tx50?
    2. Gear for beginner macro photography?
    3. Gear for a beginner micro photographer?
    #4
    Beginner
    Beginner Camera Recs - x100vi VS tx50? · Gear for beginner macro photography? · Gear for a beginner micro photographer?
    10
  • Budget
    9 posts in the past month
    #5
    Budget
    9

Flair

  • Gear/Accessories
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Any idea what this thing is in my lens?
    2. What's wrong with Rollei 95mm Variable ND on Tamron 150-600mm G2 ?
    3. Looking for a lightweight setup for quick intraoral photography — phone accessories vs dedicated camera?
    #1
    Gear/Accessories
    Any idea what this thing is in my lens? · What's wrong with Rollei 95mm Variable ND on Tamron 150-600mm G2 ? · Looking for a lightweight setup for quick intraoral photography — phone accessories vs dedicated camera?
    12
  • Discussion/General
    11 posts in the past month
    1. should I do the for dummies first or just go the next step?
    2. What else do you think I can improve in my mobile photography?
    3. Anyone into photography around Hebbal, Bangalore? Looking to get back into it?
    #2
    Discussion/General
    should I do the for dummies first or just go the next step? · What else do you think I can improve in my mobile photography? · Anyone into photography around Hebbal, Bangalore? Looking to get back into it?
    11
  • Technical Help/Camera Settings
    11 posts in the past month
    1. why is my camera quality so inconsistent?
    2. Leica Lux o !Cámara?
    3. How bad is this?
    #3
    Technical Help/Camera Settings
    why is my camera quality so inconsistent? · Leica Lux o !Cámara? · How bad is this?
    11
  • Lens Buying Advice
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 vs Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6. Is the extra money worth it for the wider aperture with less zoom?
    2. Is the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 good with the Sony ZV-E10 ?
    3. Can I take further away videos like so with a 30m macro lens?
    #4
    Lens Buying Advice
    Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 vs Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6. Is the extra money worth it for the wider aperture with less zoom? · Is the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 good with the Sony ZV-E10 ? · Can I take further away videos like so with a 30m macro lens?
    5
  • Camera Buying Advice
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Should i Replace my Sony Nex-7 with a new camera? (thinking of a7r ii)
    2. Is the X100F still worth it in 2026? Found one for $686 with only 4K shutter count
    3. Moving from phone to a dedicated camera for street photography (~€1,000) – what actually works for staying discreet?
    #5
    Camera Buying Advice
    Should i Replace my Sony Nex-7 with a new camera? (thinking of a7r ii) · Is the X100F still worth it in 2026? Found one for $686 with only 4K shutter count · Moving from phone to a dedicated camera for street photography (~€1,000) – what actually works for staying discreet?
    4

Product recommendations

  • camera
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Best beginner mirrorless camera?
    2. Best budget friendly street & travel photography cameras under $500?
    3. Best camera/lens for photographing polished stone slabs?
    #1
    camera
    Best beginner mirrorless camera? · Best budget friendly street & travel photography cameras under $500? · Best camera/lens for photographing polished stone slabs?
    18
  • lens
    8 posts in the past month
    1. What nikon d5100 lens best for wildlife photography?
    2. Can you recommend EF lens for traveling?
    3. Recommended lenses for a cosplay/gaming convention? (Canon EOS 2000D/Rebel T7)
    #2
    lens
    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)
    8
  • point and shoot camera
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Beginner point and shoot recs?
    2. Any recs for digital point & shoots to recreate direct flash photos?
    3. Point & Shoot Camera Recs for Backyard Birder
    #3
    point and shoot camera
    Beginner point and shoot recs? · Any recs for digital point & shoots to recreate direct flash photos? · Point & Shoot Camera Recs for Backyard Birder
    3
  • tripod
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What's the best tripod?
    2. Tripod recs for a pan/tilt head
    #4
    tripod
    What's the best tripod? · Tripod recs for a pan/tilt head
    2
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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 759K 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.
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