Directory — fashion photography Reddit threads & communities
r/fashionphotography (main subreddit) — community hub for editorial & fashion work, portfolios, and inspiration.
https://www.reddit.com/r/fashionphotography/ . (Reddit)
“IAmA Fashion photographer in NYC. AMA” — r/IAmA — long AMA where an NYC-based fashion photographer answers career, editorial vs. commercial, and day-to-day questions.
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/e6tjr/iama_fashion_photographer_in_nyc_ama/ . (Reddit)
“IAMA professional fashion photographer, AMA.” — r/photography — pro-level AMA with experience across commercial/editorial work; useful answers about breaking into paid fashion gigs.
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/1nd98e/iama_professional_fashion_photographer_ama/ . (Reddit)
“Fashion Photographer - AMA” — r/photography — older AMA with practical tips, gear, and lighting workflows for fashion shoots. Good historical perspective and workflow notes.
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/1k03h2/fashion_photographer_ama/ . (Reddit)
“[AMA] I was a fashion creative director for 8–10 years” — r/photography — clothing & campaign hiring perspective; discusses what art directors look for when hiring photographers.
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/1v4l96/ama_i_was_a_fashion_creative_director_for_810/ . (Reddit)
“So I got invited to NYFW” — r/photography — firsthand thread from a photographer getting a media pass; commenters give practical advice on logistics, access, and what to expect at shows.
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/1mm2o2r/so_i_got_invited_to_nyfw/ . (Reddit)
“NYFW September 2023” — r/photography — recent attendee/photographer reports and experience notes about modern NYFW access and what opportunities still exist for independent shooters.
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/14rhg1z/nyfw_september_2023/ . (Reddit)
“Going to New York fashion week in a month and need...” — r/photography — veteran photographers share prep tips (lenses, backup bodies, etiquette) for runway/backstage shooting.
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/3gq437/going_to_new_york_fashion_week_in_a_month_and/ . (Reddit)
“Where to go and shoot people or models during NYFW?” — r/photography — crowd-sourced locations and street-style hotspots to find models and fashion during shows (useful for photographers without official access).
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/16fgjcv/where_to_go_and_shoot_people_or_models_during_nyfw/ . (Reddit)
Pricing / rates discussion: “How Much Should I Charge Per Look for a High-Profile...” — r/AskPhotography — deep community advice on per-look rates, travel coverage, rights, and negotiating for Fashion Week jobs.
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskPhotography/comments/1e6xm21/how_much_should_i_charge_per_look_for_a/ . (Reddit)
“The price for fashion photoshoot in NY” — r/photography — thread where many photographers compare hourly/day rates, crew costs, and realistic budgets for NYC editorial shoots. Great for benchmarking.
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/657dzz/the_price_for_fashion_photoshoot_in_ny/ . (Reddit)
“Advice on how to establish myself as a fashion/portrait photographer in NYC?” — r/AskPhotography — long, actionable thread on assisting, outreach, building a niche, and realistic expectations in NYC.
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskPhotography/comments/15k6nj4/advice_on_how_to_establish_myself_as_a/ . (Reddit)
“I am [fashion] photographer Corey Tenold, AMA” — r/photography — photographer AMA with experience notes and critique of portfolio building and outreach tactics.
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/1ks32b3/i_am_fashion_photographer_corey_tenold_ama/ . (Reddit)
“Behind the scenes of Joe McNally's 'High Fashion Heist'” — r/photography — BTS discussion of a major shoot; commenters debate production vs. final image — useful to see how big-budget fashion shoots operate.
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/7l0rc6/behind_the_scenes_of_joe_mcnallys_high_fashion/ . (Reddit)
r/fashionbts (new sub & BTS videos collection) — purpose-built community for behind-the-scenes footage of high-end fashion shoots — great for learning crew roles and on-set workflow.
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/2kgh1h/new_sub_for_behind_the_scenes_videos_of_high_end/ (post announcing the sub). (Reddit)
Portfolio/Website critique — “Monthly Website/Portfolio Critique Thread” — r/photography — ongoing monthly thread where fashion shooters post sites/portfolios for in-depth critique on sequencing, presentation, and market fit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/yutedw/monthly_websiteportfolio_critique_thread_november/ . (Reddit)
“I'm starting a fashion portfolio. Is this worth showing people?” — r/fashionphotography — practical community feedback on which images belong in a fashion portfolio and how to tighten a book.
https://www.reddit.com/r/fashionphotography/comments/1o700n5/im_starting_a_fashion_portfolio_is_this_worth/ . (Reddit)
“Trying to get in to fashion photography” — r/photocritique — photographers share early-career shoots and receive blunt critique on pose, color, direction — useful for rapid improvement.
https://www.reddit.com/r/photocritique/comments/qba8im/trying_to_get_in_to_fashion_photography/ . (Reddit)
“Feeling Lost in My Fashion Photography Journey” — r/LightLurking — reflective thread where a community gives resources, mental-health perspective, and practical next steps for stalled creatives.
https://www.reddit.com/r/LightLurking/comments/1kwggep/feeling_lost_in_my_fashion_photography_journey/ . (Reddit)
“Q for all self taught fashion photographers?” — r/AskPhotography — tips from self-taught shooters: how to shoot BTS, build confidence, and get paid gigs without formal training.
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskPhotography/comments/1jtkbxr/q_for_all_self_taught_fashion_photographers/ . (Reddit)
“How do fashion photographers get their start?” — r/photography (stories & tactics) — collection of first-gig stories (assisting, TFP, internships) — useful for mapping realistic career paths in different cities.
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/1t06eh/fashion_photographers_how_did_you_get_your_start/ . (Reddit)
“Fashion Show Tips” — r/photography — how-to thread compiling runway/backstage techniques, lens choices, and etiquette — practical checklist style replies from those who shoot shows regularly.
https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/1ahoaf7/fashion_show_tips/ . (Reddit)