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 754K 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 Advice Requests and Solution 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: 69K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 6K members
  • 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: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    13 posts in the past month
    1. I need some advice. Which platform should I use to get more reach?
    2. Im a new beginner, any tips?
    3. How to take the best photos of dark skinned people in natural light?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    I need some advice. Which platform should I use to get more reach? · Im a new beginner, any tips? · How to take the best photos of dark skinned people in natural light?
    13
  • Solution Requests
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Buying recommendations for my first camera.Which one should I get?
    2. What would you recommend for a lightweight hiking tripod?
    3. Which lens should I rent?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Buying recommendations for my first camera.Which one should I get? · What would you recommend for a lightweight hiking tripod? · Which lens should I rent?
    12
  • Money Talk
    3 posts in the past month
    1. $270 for a6300, worth it?
    2. Would this flash package be a good deal? Seller is asking $800.
    3. Booked my first photoshoot in 3 years As a beginner, how should I do my pricing?
    #3
    Money Talk
    $270 for a6300, worth it? · Would this flash package be a good deal? Seller is asking $800. · Booked my first photoshoot in 3 years As a beginner, how should I do my pricing?
    3

Topics

  • Camera
    44 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for a general use camera £<350 range?
    #1
    Camera
    Looking for a general use camera £<350 range?
    44
  • Photography
    18 posts in the past month
    #2
    Photography
    18
  • Lens
    12 posts in the past month
    #3
    Lens
    12
  • Photo
    8 posts in the past month
    #4
    Photo
    8
  • Budget
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for a general use camera £<350 range?
    #5
    Budget
    Looking for a general use camera £<350 range?
    8

Flair

  • Discussion/General
    38 posts in the past month
    1. To anyone who uses a newer mirrorless camera with good default AF, do you still use Back Button Focus?
    2. Why is the photo ruined?
    3. How would you proceed professionally in a medical situation?
    #1
    Discussion/General
    To anyone who uses a newer mirrorless camera with good default AF, do you still use Back Button Focus? · Why is the photo ruined? · How would you proceed professionally in a medical situation?
    38
  • Camera Buying Advice
    25 posts in the past month
    1. Can you help me buy a beginner friendly film camera?
    2. Buying recommendations for my first camera.Which one should I get?
    3. Which phone makes a good enough portable camera?
    #2
    Camera Buying Advice
    Can you help me buy a beginner friendly film camera? · Buying recommendations for my first camera.Which one should I get? · Which phone makes a good enough portable camera?
    25
  • Gear/Accessories
    22 posts in the past month
    1. 400mm f6.3 rear element is disgustingly filthy, how to clean?
    2. What is the actual difference between these filters?
    3. The adapter that doesn’t adapt - any ideas what it does?
    #3
    Gear/Accessories
    400mm f6.3 rear element is disgustingly filthy, how to clean? · What is the actual difference between these filters? · The adapter that doesn’t adapt - any ideas what it does?
    22
  • Editing/Post Processing
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Why do my plane photos have this glow?
    2. Do you think people should be transparent about how they made the photo?
    3. How do you keep the editing process fast and fun after a big trip?
    #4
    Editing/Post Processing
    Why do my plane photos have this glow? · Do you think people should be transparent about how they made the photo? · How do you keep the editing process fast and fun after a big trip?
    21
  • Technical Help/Camera Settings
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Camera Battery is Stuck; any ideas on how to get it out?
    2. Why are my photos blurry even with managable ISO and high shutter?
    3. Taking still photos of extremely fast dogs?
    #5
    Technical Help/Camera Settings
    Camera Battery is Stuck; any ideas on how to get it out? · Why are my photos blurry even with managable ISO and high shutter? · Taking still photos of extremely fast dogs?
    20

Product recommendations

  • camera
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Best beginner mirrorless camera?
    2. Best budget friendly street &amp; travel photography cameras under $500?
    3. Best camera/lens for photographing polished stone slabs?
    #1
    camera
    Best beginner mirrorless camera? · Best budget friendly street &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 754K 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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