Photographers cannot match a reference style without trial and error
12 posts across 2 communities since Jul 2026; 92% from r/photography.
“Hey everyone, I'm an amateur photographer and have a question that was too niche for FAQs. (The Official Questions thread would also not open due to a broken link). How would I go about editing my photos to look like they are from the late 70's - early 80's? This is a specific…”
“I love the fall aesthetic, but sometimes the weather just doesn't cooperate, and not every photo naturally has that warm, cozy fall look. I've been trying out a few different tools and tricks to make my existing content feel more seasonal! A few things I've been trying lately…”
“I've been doing photography for a few years now and the thing I've always struggled with the most is getting into a creative mood. Before you go out to take photos, what do you find works the best for getting into the right headspace?”
Multiple posts revolve around photographers seeking inspiration for editorial shoots, requesting feedback on their work, and questioning the value of photography meetups. There's a desire to improve skills and build portfolios.
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“I love the fall aesthetic, but sometimes the weather just doesn't cooperate, and not every photo naturally has that warm, cozy fall look. I've been trying out a few different tools and tricks to make my existing content feel more seasonal! A few things I've…”
“I've been doing photography for a few years now and the thing I've always struggled with the most is getting into a creative mood. Before you go out to take photos, what do you find works the best for getting into the right headspace? submitted by /u/madmads01 [link] [comments]”
“I recently started photography & took a small course on light room. I took a batch of pictures i clicked and want to edit them. I have them sorted. What is your ideal work flow - how do you proceed to edit it? which edit settings do you touch first? and how do you know that the picture is well edited now, and you are done with it? submitted by /u/yashsq [link] [comments]”
“Good day. I am a professional graphic designer as well as photo editor but absolutely suck at handling a camera. I am currently trying to hire a photographer for a personal project of mine that will involve very stylized editing. I am not going to publish it anywhere, but rather use it to create a custom coffee table book for my home. I always ask upfront whether they would be willing to provide RAW files and explain what I will be using them for, however thus far I have been rejected by every s”
“Hey there! Ive been finding myself bored of shooting whatever I find interesting while I do my street photography and was wondering if anyone had any prompts/ideas that they like to seek out. For example, "tiny objet", where I hit the streets only photographing tiny objects, etc. Anyone have any recommendations they like to do? submitted by /u/PhotoLoad76 [link] [comments]”
“Hello 👋🏼 I’m in NW Ohio and seeking something I can’t seem to find on Google so I’m hopeful you all can help. I am a wedding and family photographer and have used traditional posing and prompts to evoke natural movement my entire career but I want to really release my urge to be truly inspired and creative by dipping my toe in to storytelling sessions that have that more cinematic feel. I’d love to find an in person workshop with styled shoots so I can learn hands on by someone who already doe”
“Hey everyone, I'm an amateur photographer and have a question that was too niche for FAQs. (The Official Questions thread would also not open due to a broken link). How would I go about editing my photos to look like they are from the late 70's - early 80's? This is a specific style that I've seen only from Japan. Examples would be the photos of Japanese wrestler Antonio Inoki fishing in the 80s, BGM by Fujimaru band's album cover, Heaven Beach by Anri's album cover, and”
“Hi, everyone! I’d like to ask for some help with photo editing. I always end up with some good photos (ones I like, since I’m a VERY beginner), but I just can’t seem to achieve the look I’m going for. There’s a style that really caught my eye. Can I show you some photos in comments? I’m completely lost. I’m not even close to what I want to achieve. I don’t have anyone to ask for advice on where to start with editing. Can you give me some advice? submitted by /u/furdososlany [link] &#”
“For those who have done so, how do you come up with ideas for editorial test shoots? I have been pivoting into editorial photography (background in architectural and street), but my shoots so far have always had a brief/client, so it was easy to build a moodboard surrounding that. I would like to continue building my portfolio (and also just having fun) with editorial shoots, and I see so much creative stuff online. I just wonder how people come up with that initial idea or brief that they build”
“For the past few months i’ve been going to some photography meetups in my city, it’s organised by a photographer and a model, the photographer has a fair few followers on instagram but that’s all really, and the model does some promotion with those instagram clothing brands that nobody buys anything from. The model who helps organise it brings a few more models with her. Usually it’s okay, you show up, you photograph the models, go home and edit them share the photos with the models. Last month”
“Hey everyone Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts and advice. I have been doing photography as a hobby for over 10 years. Have delved into everything from landscape, lighting painting to portraits. I’ve recently developed an interest in trying boudoir photography after meeting some models and photographers. I have a close female friend who has expressed interest to do a shoot together. But obviously this is new territory for me. Does anyone have any great tips or suggested techniques? YouTube”
“I saw some photos of star trails for the first time and I wanted to try and recreate them. I also happen to be going on a backpacking trip soon and because there’s less light pollution, I think it’ll be a great opportunity. However, I’m uncertain on what I’ll need to bring. Is there anything I need to get to protect my camera? I’ll be shooting outdoors and it’ll be pretty cold, so I’m worried if my camera will get damaged. I’m also worried about condensation, because my camera might get wet and”