User AJ Finch

81 votes

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How can I get my portrait subjects to look natural and drop the cheesy smile?

asked Jul 22, 2010 at 16:32

56 votes

2 answers

50k views

What is tone mapping? How does it relate to HDR?

hdr tone-mapping

asked Jan 25, 2011 at 8:50

45 votes

3 answers

10k views

What is the "Rule of Thirds"?

composition composition-basics rule-of-thirds

asked Jul 16, 2010 at 9:36

37 votes

3 answers

6k views

Does Auto White-Balance Really Work? How?

white-balance

asked Dec 9, 2010 at 15:23

27 votes

7 answers

3k views

Is it possible to be color-blind and still be a good photographer?

color human-vision-system disability color-blindness

asked Sep 29, 2010 at 9:53

26 votes

6 answers

2k views

How do I know if I'm ready to turn professional?

business professional amateur

asked Jul 16, 2010 at 14:27

24 votes

11 answers

6k views

Is it better to have one large memory card or several smaller ones?

memory-card memory-card-size risk

asked Aug 4, 2010 at 14:22

22 votes

3 answers

2k views

What is the difference between a softbox and a shoot-through umbrella?

lighting lighting-modifiers softbox umbrella

asked Jul 19, 2010 at 9:43

17 votes

4 answers

591 views

Tips for leading a photowalk?

teaching

asked Jul 29, 2010 at 9:34

17 votes

15 answers

774 views

What is a Cheap (less than USD50) Piece of Kit would make a Good Gift for a Photographer?

equipment-recommendation cheap gifts

asked Sep 3, 2010 at 12:45

16 votes

3 answers

277 views

Is it worth it (or even possible) to clean a microfibre cloth?

cleaning accessories

asked Aug 4, 2010 at 11:28

16 votes

6 answers

14k views

Which cameras can sync at faster than 1/250?

flash sync-speed

asked Feb 9, 2011 at 16:53

13 votes

6 answers

3k views

(Why) Do Photographers Work Alone?

history

asked May 6, 2011 at 9:23

13 votes

8 answers

1k views

What "Top Tips" should I give compact camera users in a short talk?

tips compact-cameras

asked Jul 18, 2011 at 13:40

12 votes

3 answers

3k views

Is it possible to shoot tethered to a Linux laptop?

tethering linux

asked Oct 4, 2010 at 13:26

10 votes

3 answers

1k views

Is it possible to shoot tethered using an iPad?

tethering ipad

asked Oct 4, 2010 at 11:24

10 votes

3 answers

577 views

What makes a client choose a professional photographer?

professional marketing

asked Sep 7, 2010 at 14:35

10 votes

5 answers

1k views

DIY gear successfully made and used?

diy

asked Nov 25, 2010 at 16:47

9 votes

8 answers

895 views

What factors should I take into account when deciding whether to buy now or wait for something better?

equipment-recommendation technology-generations

asked Oct 6, 2010 at 9:03

9 votes

1 answer

837 views

Any experience of Scanning Services?

scanning scanning-service service-recommendation

asked Sep 1, 2010 at 10:22

7 votes

2 answers

399 views

Is it OK to use different kinds of strobes together?

lighting strobes

asked Sep 2, 2010 at 8:43

7 votes

1 answer

203 views

What's a good starter book of Cartier-Bresson photographs?

books photographer inspiration cartier-bresson

asked Dec 28, 2012 at 9:10

6 votes

3 answers

307 views

How can I tell if a reflector is pure white?

white-balance lighting-modifiers reflectors

asked Nov 22, 2010 at 15:10

5 votes

2 answers

3k views

Is there a good way to physically clean prints if they get gunk on them?

cleaning printing

asked Dec 1, 2010 at 19:52

5 votes

2 answers

3k views

How can I scan film from APS canisters?

scanning film-scanner aps

asked Jan 20, 2012 at 18:44

4 votes

8 answers

232 views

What are some good places to get equipment reviews online?

equipment-recommendation accessories reviews

asked Jun 21, 2011 at 12:05

4 votes

2 answers

709 views

What's a good starter book on photographer Yousuf Karsh?

books photographer

asked Jul 7, 2011 at 11:33

4 votes

1 answer

154 views

Equipment / Workarounds for Physically Impaired Photographers

equipment-recommendation

asked Sep 7, 2010 at 9:27

3 votes

1 answer

2k views

How does Bibble compare to Lightroom?

lightroom software bibble

asked Mar 11, 2011 at 14:11

2 votes

2 answers

252 views

I am Looking for a good Photography School / College / Course in London

service-recommendation education school

asked Mar 25, 2011 at 9:47

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35 Questions

How can I get my portrait subjects to look natural and drop the cheesy smile?

What is tone mapping? How does it relate to HDR?

What is the "Rule of Thirds"?

Does Auto White-Balance Really Work? How?

Is it possible to be color-blind and still be a good photographer?

How do I know if I'm ready to turn professional?

Is it better to have one large memory card or several smaller ones?

What is the difference between a softbox and a shoot-through umbrella?

Tips for leading a photowalk?

What is a Cheap (less than USD50) Piece of Kit would make a Good Gift for a Photographer?

Is it worth it (or even possible) to clean a microfibre cloth?

Which cameras can sync at faster than 1/250?

(Why) Do Photographers Work Alone?

What "Top Tips" should I give compact camera users in a short talk?

Is it possible to shoot tethered to a Linux laptop?

Is it possible to shoot tethered using an iPad?

What makes a client choose a professional photographer?

DIY gear successfully made and used?

What factors should I take into account when deciding whether to buy now or wait for something better?

Any experience of Scanning Services?

Is it OK to use different kinds of strobes together?

What's a good starter book of Cartier-Bresson photographs?

How can I tell if a reflector is pure white?

Is there a good way to physically clean prints if they get gunk on them?

How can I scan film from APS canisters?

What are some good places to get equipment reviews online?

What's a good starter book on photographer Yousuf Karsh?

Equipment / Workarounds for Physically Impaired Photographers

How does Bibble compare to Lightroom?

I am Looking for a good Photography School / College / Course in London