r/photography

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About r/photography

/r/photography is a place to politely discuss the tools, technique, art and culture of photography and to post topics that would be of interest to other photographers.

The community at a glance

r/photography is a Subreddit for Photographers with roughly 5.6M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the Photography topic page.

Roughly 136K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Photography, and Hate. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention camera, lens, and tripod.

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5.6M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +136K members
Growth: +2.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 51K members
  • 2014: 56K members
  • 2015: 45K members
  • 2016: 70K members
  • 2017: 131K members
  • 2018: 568K members
  • 2021: 3.4M members
  • 2023: 939K members
  • 2024: 111K members
  • 2025: 87K members
  • 2026: 97K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 14K members
  • Dec: 14K members
  • Jan: 14K members
  • Feb: 11K members
  • Mar: 11K members
  • Apr: 13K members
  • May: 13K members
  • Jun: 14K members
  • Jul: 12K members
  • Aug: 8K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. where can i create a free website for my photography?
    2. free photo editing programs
    3. Starter gear for sports photography? 📸⛹️🤼🥊
    #1
    Solution Requests
    where can i create a free website for my photography? · free photo editing programs · Starter gear for sports photography? 📸⛹️🤼🥊
    3
  • Advice Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Family Photographers: How Have You Built Your Email List?
    2. Going freelance in another country
    3. I want to expand my photography niche but don’t know how
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Family Photographers: How Have You Built Your Email List? · Going freelance in another country · I want to expand my photography niche but don’t know how
    3
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Amateur Photography and Filmmaking - I'm giving up
    2. Am I the only one who has to end task Creative Cloud every other day just to be able to login to LR?
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    Amateur Photography and Filmmaking - I'm giving up · Am I the only one who has to end task Creative Cloud every other day just to be able to login to LR?
    2
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. Is almost five hundred for an hour shoot normal ? Portland Oregon
    #4
    Money Talk
    Is almost five hundred for an hour shoot normal ? Portland Oregon
    1

Topics

  • Struggling
    45 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    45
  • Photography
    30 posts in the past month
    #2
    Photography
    30
  • Hate
    16 posts in the past month
    #3
    Hate
    16
  • Worst
    8 posts in the past month
    #4
    Worst
    8
  • Hard Time
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hard Time
    7

Flair

  • Business
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Photographers, what are some uncomfortable truths about photography in 2026 that we don't like to openly admit?
    2. Those of you who tried but failed to make it in photography for a long time... what did you do after? (no higher education)
    3. Never do business with MPB
    #1
    Business
    Photographers, what are some uncomfortable truths about photography in 2026 that we don't like to openly admit? · Those of you who tried but failed to make it in photography for a long time... what did you do after? (no higher education) · Never do business with MPB
    22
  • Technique
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Does anyone else feel anxious about carrying around a telephoto in public?
    2. How a photographer centered one woman amid the destruction of a Spokane wildfire
    3. I accidentally deleted my inlaws vacations photos
    #2
    Technique
    Does anyone else feel anxious about carrying around a telephoto in public? · How a photographer centered one woman amid the destruction of a Spokane wildfire · I accidentally deleted my inlaws vacations photos
    18
  • Post Processing
    16 posts in the past month
    1. where can i create a free website for my photography?
    2. Sean Dalton Lightroom Course
    3. Printing Wrong Colors?
    #3
    Post Processing
    where can i create a free website for my photography? · Sean Dalton Lightroom Course · Printing Wrong Colors?
    16
  • Art
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Photography Discord Groups?
    2. making a photobook
    3. Travel photo book - series
    #4
    Art
    Photography Discord Groups? · making a photobook · Travel photo book - series
    14
  • Gear
    12 posts in the past month
    1. My Leica D-Lux 8 became unusable in under two years. Leica rejected the warranty claim and wants £564 to repair it
    2. How do I remove the moth ball smell from Dry Cabinet
    3. I think I bought the wrong tripod
    #5
    Gear
    My Leica D-Lux 8 became unusable in under two years. Leica rejected the warranty claim and wants £564 to repair it · How do I remove the moth ball smell from Dry Cabinet · I think I bought the wrong tripod
    12

Product recommendations

  • camera
    74 posts in the past month
    1. Best beginner drone (and controller)?
    2. Best cameras for photography, videography and vlogging 2025
    3. Best Beginner Camera
    #1
    camera
    Best beginner drone (and controller)? · Best cameras for photography, videography and vlogging 2025 · Best Beginner Camera
    74
  • lens
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Best Lens for Portraits/Events
    2. Best Lens for photographing the moon/night sky?
    3. Best lens filter for food and restaurant photography & video (Sony Alpha a7IV, 24-70 GM II)
    #2
    lens
    Best Lens for Portraits/Events · Best Lens for photographing the moon/night sky? · Best lens filter for food and restaurant photography & video (Sony Alpha a7IV, 24-70 GM II)
    17
  • tripod
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best Tripod for Photography Now
    2. What are the best tripods to buy in 2025? (budget around $300)
    3. What are the best tripods to buy in 2025? (budget around $300)
    #3
    tripod
    Best Tripod for Photography Now · What are the best tripods to buy in 2025? (budget around $300) · What are the best tripods to buy in 2025? (budget around $300)
    4
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/photography for?
Best for Photographers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/photography 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/photography have?
Roughly 5.6M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/photography on?
r/photography 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/photography cover?
On the Hive Index, r/photography is organized under Photographers.
How do I join r/photography?
You can join r/photography 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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