Reddit Communities & Threads for Fashion Photography
1) r/fashionphotography
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/fashionphotography/
Description: A dedicated subreddit celebrating editorial style, fashion-photography imagery, aesthetic discussions and creative portfolios; a strong go-to for inspiration and peer feedback. Reddit+1
2) r/LightLurking
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/LightLurking/
Description: A community focused on lighting breakdowns, gear setups and how high-fashion and portrait shoots are lit — very useful for fashion photographers wanting to understand technique in depth. Reddit+1
3) r/AskPhotography
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskPhotography/
Description: Broad photography-advice subreddit that often features threads about getting into fashion photography, building portfolio work, and career-path questions. Reddit+1
4) r/photography
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/photography/
Description: Large general photography forum with lots of gear, technique and business-oriented discussion; while not fashion-specific, you’ll find many relevant threads for fashion photographers too. Reddit+1
5) Thread: “Any in-depth lighting setup breakdown resources?”
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/LightLurking/comments/1daz78x/any_indepth_lighting_setup_break_down_books/
Description: A targeted discussion where photographers share books, blogs and visual breakdowns of fashion/editorial lighting setups — ideal for budding fashion shooters who want systematic learning.
6) Thread: “Advice on how to establish myself as a fashion/portrait photographer”
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskPhotography/comments/15k6nj4/advice_on_how_to_establish_myself_as_a/
Description: A community Q&A with specific guidance on breaking into the fashion/portrait market — portfolio strategy, networking and industry mindset. Reddit
7) Thread: “How are these fashion photographers getting these looks?”
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/postprocessing/comments/1acj321/how_are_these_fashion_photographers_getting_these/
Description: A discussion focused on post-production and finishing styles in fashion photography — helpful for understanding how lighting + editing combine to create that editorial look.