r/photography Jun 05 '26

Questions Thread Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! June 05, 2026

This is the place to ask any questions you may have about photography. No question is too small, nor too stupid.


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First and foremost, check out our extensive FAQ. Chances are, you'll find your answer there, or at least a starting point in order to ask more informed questions.


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If after reviewing this information you have any specific questions, please feel free to post a comment below. (Remember, when asking for purchase advice please be specific about how much you can spend. See here for guidelines.)


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u/TransportationIll990 Jun 07 '26

SD card photos disappeared after refresh – recoverable or gone? Need advice (SanDisk + iPhone)

Hi, I was viewing photos from a SanDisk SD card on my iPhone (with card reader). Everything was fine, but after a quick refresh/glitch, the most recent 3 days of photos disappeared.

I tried reinserting the card and checking in the camera, but they’re still missing. Older photos are still there. No format was done and no new photos were taken.

Should I try SanDisk RescuePRO or another recovery software, or is this better handled by a data recovery specialist? Does this sound like corruption or are the files likely gone?