https://forums.kingsnake.com/forum.php?catid=16 Welcome to the Kingsnake.com Photography Forum! Taking pictures of herps, whether your pets or in the field, is a fun hobby that just about anyone can participate im. All it really requires is a camera and access to subject matter. Most professional photographers work with DSLR (Digital Single Lense Reflex) cameras and a variety of detachable and specialized lenses, including macro lenses. They may also use off camera and ring flashes, as well as a variety of other extraneous equipment. Many hobbyists just use a "point-n-shoot" and find that it delivers the quality they need. Which is best for you? Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to photography equipment and products or simply show off your latest herp photographs. Feel free to upload your images to the Reptile & Amphibian Photo Gallery. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service. https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2113474,2113474 Hello, With the advent of dSLRs, infrared photography has become an easier task. Either get an older dSLR converted or use an IR filter. I've used an IR filter with my old Pentax K100d Super with pretty good (albiet soft) results. I was thinking about picking up IR again, only for my Yashica Mat-12... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2113472,2113472 Hello, I really want an 85mm f/1.4 AF lens. I can't afford an 85mm f/1.4 AF lens, but I can afford a MF one. I want to use it for concert photography, which I've recently got hooked on (I'm currently using a 50mm f/1.8 AF) Question is, does MF have a place in the world of concert photography where ... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2113223,2113223 Hi, I realize it seems like an odd question, but instead of climbing the megapixel ladder to create larger detailed pixels in raster formats, will we see SVGs as an option? Right now it seems we are limited to a small number of colors for SVGs, but I would think this is something that could (relati... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2113213,2113213 Hi, I realize it seems like an odd question, but instead of climbing the megapixel ladder to create larger detailed pixels in raster formats, will we see SVGs as an option? Right now it seems we are limited to a small number of colors for SVGs, but I would think this is something that could (relati... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2019896,2019896 I am wanting to get a new camera. I am most interested in the Nikon D5200 and D7100. Both have great image quality in dpreview. I am not sure which one to get and am still researching. I primarily want to take pics of people (portraits), landscape and of course my pets. The reviews say that the... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2009995,2009995 Before they changed, I could upload pix, and choose a code for different forums, but now what? No coding, no common sense, just a big nothing. Asking for help is a waste on their site. Mike https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2009696,2009696 I'm setting up a reptile care site. It's called Repdex(reptile rolodex). Corny cheesy, yeah yeah. Anyways, I'm having trouble thinking of a logo and I don't have any images to use. I'd like to incorporate a reptile of some type. I was thinking a gecko around my text but I don't have a gecko and i'... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1977051,1977051 Dear Herp Fans, Massachusetts herps and other wildlife are facing a very serious threat. Currently a bill to kill the Mass. Endangered Species Act is in committee. The bill's backers have also begun a propaganda effort on You Tube. This is part of a machine led by a Mr. Pepin (owner of WWLP) from ... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1960018,1960018 Hello everyone I am building a light box that is going to be a 3ft cube, I was just wondering what would be the best type of lights to use? I plan on using at least 6 domes, to light it up. I was lights to will bring out the true colors of the animals. I will also be shooting with a canon T2i. Than... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1923531,1923531 I just joined smugmug and started putting some of my photos on there . not to sell but just some place my family and friends can look . I use a Canon 8d and 5d with a 17-4O fl4 lenses and use aor shoot raw , but do sharpen them and adjust contrast in a program called GIMP .I am not computer savy l... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1918725,1918725 I need to replace my camera and I'm considering going back to a Point and Shoot. Has anyone purchased the P500? If yes, what's your opinion on this new model? John Q https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1907175,1907175 Hi all, I'm trying to get some decent photos of some snakes to list in the classifieds. My camera (Exilim ex-z1000) takes very clear photos for its class. However, capturing the colors has proved to be extremely difficult. I have tried countless backgrounds in different lighting's. I was wondering ... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1894332,1894332 i was wondering where do you guys/girls all upload your pictures(like photobucket,flickr, etc) i cant seem to find any that im like wow thats what i want. thanks for the help-----Zero to 4 legs 1.0 Ball Python(Het Albino)-Angel 1.0 Diamond Back Terrapin-Crush 1.0 Pit Bull-Hemi 1.0 DSH-Carter https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1892827,1892827 I have the canon t2i and this summer I'm planning to get the 100mm macro lens before summer and am also looking to get an external flash. My question is for the canon speed light 430ex($310) vs the canon speed light 580ex($475). Is there a huge difference between the two that it would be worth it t... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1889368,1889368 Hello all, I would really love to get into herp photography, and have no clue about photography. I would like to find out what quality cameras are out there for people on a budget. I'm not needing anything extremely fancy, just something that take good digital pics and doesn't cost more than all t... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1888236,1888236 I recently created a light box to take pics of the snakes on a white background. My camera is a canon powershot sd800. The pics have been coming out great, however some of my snakes colors really pop more against a black background than a white one. When I try to go with a flat black background, ... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1885054,1885054 Hey everyone I purchased a canon t2i as a Christmas gift to my self, i bought the kit version that came with the 18-55mm lens and also was able to get he bundle with the 55-250 mm lens. My question is i was wondering what some good lens that people use, that would be good lens to get some nice shot... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1883360,1883360 Merry Xmas everyone! I hope some of the sand boa and rosy lovers on here can help out a fellow herper. I want to start practicing taking pics of my sand boas. Now before I go any further,... I am one of the worst picture takers in the history of mankind! And I know nothing about cameras other than t... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1864815,1864815 Hi all, I'm getting ready to take collection photos for my soon to be website, but I'm wondering what kind of lighting works best. I've taken some pictures using natural sunlight, but that seems to wash out the colors on some morphs esp. my caramel albino (I keep BPs). Would it help to make/buy a l... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1848797,1848797 ya just gotta unwind... -----"Nothing happens in contradiction to nature, only to what we know of it."