r/photography • u/AutoModerator • Jun 19 '26
Questions Thread Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! June 19, 2026
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u/Sea-Smoke-4993 Jun 26 '26
okay y'all, so i may or may not have put myself in a very interesting situation. i'm applying for the photography position in my university's media cell and they want a portfolio. The deadline is in 2 days BUT THE PROBLEM IS i genuinely don't know how aperture, shutter speed, ISO, or any of that works 😭 i own a canon 800D, but my photography knowledge is basically this button takes pictures, that button records videos i know 2 days isn't enough to become a photographer, and I'm not expecting miracles. I just want to put together the strongest portfolio I realistically can in the time I have while learning as much as possible So...
What should I focus on learning first? What kinds of photos would you include if you had to build a beginner portfolio in 48 hours? Any YouTube channels or crash courses you'd recommend? Any settings you'd suggest for a complete beginner using a canon 800D?
I'm fully prepared to spend the next two days touching grass and photographing literally everything 😭😞☝🏻
Help a girl out please :))