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 734K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the Photography topic page.

Roughly 91K 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: +91K members
Growth: +14.2% / 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: 49K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 6K members
  • 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: 7K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    21 posts in the past month
    1. What software do I use to make this effect?
    2. Can I get suggestions for a first time camera?
    3. What camera would you recommend to a complete beginner? (example photos included)
    #1
    Solution Requests
    What software do I use to make this effect? · Can I get suggestions for a first time camera? · What camera would you recommend to a complete beginner? (example photos included)
    21
  • Advice Requests
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Tips for an ABSOLUTE beginner?
    2. How would you go about editing these?
    3. What makes things *not* look distorted sometimes with fisheye?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Tips for an ABSOLUTE beginner? · How would you go about editing these? · What makes things *not* look distorted sometimes with fisheye?
    17
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Why my photos have grain?
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    Why my photos have grain?
    1

Topics

  • Camera
    132 posts in the past month
    1. Can I get suggestions for a first time camera?
    2. What camera would you recommend to a complete beginner? (example photos included)
    3. What camera do you use for personal social events when you don't want to bring your main photography gear?
    #1
    Camera
    Can I get suggestions for a first time camera? · What camera would you recommend to a complete beginner? (example photos included) · What camera do you use for personal social events when you don't want to bring your main photography gear?
    132
  • Photography
    84 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone else notice photography seems to attract bullies?
    2. What is one thing you learned in photography that completely changed the way you shoot, and you wish you knew earlier?
    3. How to be more creative with running photography?
    #2
    Photography
    Anyone else notice photography seems to attract bullies? · What is one thing you learned in photography that completely changed the way you shoot, and you wish you knew earlier? · How to be more creative with running photography?
    84
  • Lens
    48 posts in the past month
    1. how do i clean a dirty lens?
    #3
    Lens
    how do i clean a dirty lens?
    48
  • Editing
    35 posts in the past month
    1. How to improve my editing?
    2. How would you go about editing these?
    3. How to prevent editing mistakes caused by using different monitor settings?
    #4
    Editing
    How to improve my editing? · How would you go about editing these? · How to prevent editing mistakes caused by using different monitor settings?
    35
  • Photo
    33 posts in the past month
    1. how do i make a photo look antique?
    2. How do you showcase your photos?
    #5
    Photo
    how do i make a photo look antique? · How do you showcase your photos?
    33

Flair

  • Technical Help/Camera Settings
    40 posts in the past month
    1. How are these photos achieved?
    2. How do you get these kind of shots?
    3. Weird artifacting in my raws but not my jpgs?
    #1
    Technical Help/Camera Settings
    How are these photos achieved? · How do you get these kind of shots? · Weird artifacting in my raws but not my jpgs?
    40
  • Camera Buying Advice
    39 posts in the past month
    1. Can I get suggestions for a first time camera?
    2. What camera would you recommend to a complete beginner? (example photos included)
    3. Is the Canon 90D a good beginner camera?
    #2
    Camera Buying Advice
    Can I get suggestions for a first time camera? · What camera would you recommend to a complete beginner? (example photos included) · Is the Canon 90D a good beginner camera?
    39
  • Discussion/General
    36 posts in the past month
    1. Is this real?
    2. Is this chromatic aberration?
    3. For those who learned photography themselves,how was it?
    #3
    Discussion/General
    Is this real? · Is this chromatic aberration? · For those who learned photography themselves,how was it?
    36
  • Editing/Post Processing
    32 posts in the past month
    1. What software do I use to make this effect?
    2. Mako says he uses a “technique very few people use to process photos” what do you think it is?
    3. How does Jack Davison achieve this grainy texture in his blacks?
    #4
    Editing/Post Processing
    What software do I use to make this effect? · Mako says he uses a “technique very few people use to process photos” what do you think it is? · How does Jack Davison achieve this grainy texture in his blacks?
    32
  • Gear/Accessories
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Do you think the price will come down soon?
    2. Would a CPL help with these photos?
    3. Will This Debris Matter in My Lens?
    #5
    Gear/Accessories
    Do you think the price will come down soon? · Would a CPL help with these photos? · Will This Debris Matter in My Lens?
    23

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 734K 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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