u/brent20 — reddlx

Finally moved from Flickr to an open source project and customized it for myself

Hey everyone! I just finished a pretty major revamp of my photography portfolio website, and I’d love to get some feedback from this community. Link: https://photography.brentsaltzman.com/

I’m a hobbyist photographer, and one of the things I love most about photography is the blend of art and science. I’ve always wanted a website that showcases not just the finished image, but also some of the technical details and information behind how it was captured.

That’s really what I’d love to discuss: what makes a great photography portfolio website? What information do you enjoy seeing alongside a photo? Camera settings, lenses, EXIF data, location, or something else entirely? Are there features you wish more photography websites offered, or things that make a portfolio more enjoyable to explore?

I’m absolutely open to constructive criticism on the website itself, whether it’s the design, layout, functionality, or the way information is presented. I’m especially interested in hearing from others who have built their own portfolios or have strong opinions about what makes one work well.

Just to clarify, I’m hoping to start a conversation about the website and how we showcase our photography, rather than critique of the photographs themselves. There’s plenty of room for that elsewhere, and I’m genuinely interested in the presentation side of things here.

I started with an existing open-source photography platform and customized it pretty heavily for my own needs. If anyone is interested in the technical side of how it’s built, I’m happy to talk about that, too!

Thanks in advance for any thoughts or suggestions!

u/brent20 — 4 days ago

▲ 35 r/synology

This is a joke right?

Continue button is below the web view interactive area, and no way to scroll… can’t login to this Synology app, it’s like they don’t want us to.

u/brent20 — 5 months ago

▲ 4 r/canon

Is the RF 24-104 f4L USM worth it?

Seriously not sure what I should do.

I’m a hobbyist and I shoot purely for the enjoyment. I’m not opposed to spending money on this hobby, but I’m trying to have somewhat of a loose strategy around my lens collection. Loose meaning ideally no overlap and compatibility.

I have 3 bodies, a 5D MkIV, a 7D MkII (that I rarely use anymore these days) and a R6 MkII (I originally picked up a Canon RP to try out Mirrorless and quickly realized the benefits and picked up the R6)

I mostly shoot with the 5D MkIV, I’m extremely comfortable and used to the classic DSLR experience, but I want to put some miles on my R6 and start getting the benefits from the newer cameras (autofocus, IBIS, shots per second, etc.)

I currently own the usual 3 lens combination: EF 16-35 f2.8L, EF 24-70 f2.8L II, and the EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II

I love that i can use these across my 5D and 7D, and I have the basic EF-RF adapter for the R6 MkII and everything works fine, no complaints. I can even use the same batteries across all 3 bodies. It’s fantastic.

I do not own any RF lenses because I don’t like the idea that I can’t use them on my EF bodies. But I feel like I’m equally missing out too on the improvements Canon has been making in their optics.

I have some travel coming up and my 24-70 is my go to with my 5D or R6 with adapter for travel, but everything I’m reading is that the RF version of the 24-105 f4L is an amazing lens for travel. I used to have the EF version of this lens but sold it along the way as I upgraded. And now I’m considering the RF version, but I am conflicted as I find more value in buying used EF lenses - but outside of super telephotos, there really isn’t much more that I need. (I’m not much of a prime shooter and prefer zooms).

Any thoughts on if I should bite the bullet and pickup the RF 24-105 or other? (What’s your favorite RF travel lens?) or stick with EF lenses? If so, what are the best/sharpest lens these days for the RF-EF adapters?

Pro’s for buying an RF lens is better optics over older EF lenses, less weight, and less bulk (no adapter). Cons: price, and can’t use on the 5D/7D. I fully anticipate getting used to the R6 and never looking back, but the 5D series holds a special spot for me.

I appreciate any input or advice!
Thanks!

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u/brent20 — 5 months ago