r/Beginning_Photography
58k members
r/Beginning_Photography is a subreddit with 58k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses photography, camera, looking for a lens, looking for a lens recommendation, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review camera strap and photography lens.
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Popular Themes in r/Beginning_Photography
#1
Advice Requests
: "How to actually improve as a beginner?"
17 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Quick release plate for Carbon befree tripods"
5 posts
#3
Ideas
: "Middle School Photography Class Ideas"
2 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "Did anyone ever try building small Stadia-related projects and monetize them?"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "Advertising yourself"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Beginning_Photography
#1
Photography
: "I accidentally learned more about composition from paintings than Photography tutorials"
15 posts
#2
Camera
: "Hi, i need a help with choosing a Camera"
7 posts
#3
Looking For A Lens
6 posts
#4
Looking For A Lens Recommendation
5 posts
#5
Struggling
5 posts
#6
Looking For A Telephoto Lens
4 posts
#7
Photographer
: "i am a beginner wildlife Photographer and recently got the z50 ii. the video is great but the images are not sharp what could i be doing wrong."
4 posts
#8
Looking For A Budget Camera
3 posts
#9
Looking For A Camera
3 posts
#10
Looking For A Beginner Camera
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/Beginning_Photography
Camera Strap
9 reviews
#1
BlackRapid
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Joby
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
AliExpress
4.0★ from 1 review
Photography Lens
2 reviews
#1
Canon
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Member Growth in r/Beginning_Photography
Yearly
+3k members(5.0%)
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Last updated: July 12, 2026