How to Start a Photobooth

A couple months ago, we decided to launch a photobooth business. As a wedding photography studio, we had most of the necessary experience, all of the require technical knowledge, and most importantly, a complementary business with preexisting clientele. But that didn’t mean that we jumped right into it without doing the proper research. In actuality, we probably spent over 40 hours of total time, researching, testing, and prepping for our first photobooth event.

Tamron Giveaway Winner Announcement

Congratulations to Matthew Kitchen Photography of the UK for winning our Giveaway for the Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 VC!

Canon Printer Giveaway | Canon PIXMA PRO-1

Yep! It’s time for another giveaway! This time SLR Lounge is partnering with Calumet Hollywood and Canon to giveaway a Canon PIXMA PRO-1, Valued at over $1,000.

Valentines Day Giveaway! Bags, Presets and More

Happy Valentine’s Week everyone! We are having 5 days of great giveaways over on the Kelly Moore Blog. Visit their blog every day for your chance to enter to win each day’s prizes from our friends at Pressed Cotton, Adorama, SLRlounge, and Kelly Moore!

Advanced Workflow Using Lightroom 4 and Photoshop CS6

Join Datacolor and SLR Lounge, Wednesday, February 13th from 3PM-4PM EST, as Datacolor Experts David Saffir and C. David Tobie explore the building blocks of integrating Lightroom 4 and Photoshop CS6 workflows.

Wedding Posing Tips by Jasmine Star

Posing is one of the most difficult aspects of photography. In my opinion it’s the X factor that separates the great photographers from the good ones. Jasmine Star is known for being able to get great expressions and candid moments from her clients.

$5,000 Grant for Your Photography Project?

The good friends of SLR Lounge over at Photocrati.com are holding their annual selection for a $5,000 grant to undertake an environmental or humanitarian photography project. If you’ve ever had that “big idea” but just needed the funding, this is a perfect opportunity. Read below for more informaion.

How I Shot It | Clouds in the Mirror

I live in Flower Mound which is a beautiful city situated north of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. We’ve enjoyed some amazingly great weather this winter with many days of cloudless sunny skies and unseasonably warm weather. Perhaps it’s the result of global warming but for now I’m enjoying every minute of it.

GIVEAWAY! Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 VC for Nikon, Canon or Sony

SLR Lounge has teamed up with Calumet Hollywood and Tamron to present our next giveaway for the Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 VC. Imagine what you could do with this range of zoom, from getting up close and personal with your favorite aspects of nature to getting the expressions of your children at their sports events. The winner of this contest will choose whether they would like the Nikon, Canon, or Sony version

How to Process HDR Photography Live Google Hangout

Every Wednesday night at 8PM Pacific Standard Time (with a few exceptions), we hold a Live Google Hangout!

Tonight, January, 16, 2012, join Post Production Pye as he explains Processing HDR Photographs live on Google +. Be sure to follow us on the SLR Lounge Google Plus Page to join in! Why participate? This is essentially a free workshop where you have the chance to ask questions and learn from your peers. Think of it as a study group or even a classroom.

Understanding Balance in Photography

Balance is a compositional technique in photography that juxtaposes images within a frame so that the objects are of equal visual weight. When different parts of a photo command your attention equally, perfect balance is achieved. In photography, there are two main techniques of balance you should be aware of: formal and informal. We’ll discuss the difference between each and how they can affect your photo.

Winner of the Bokeh Challenge for $250 Gift Credit to B&H

Congrats to Lauree Jane Photography for winning the Bokeh Challenge! We chose this image based on a number of factors. First off, this image is a great example of bokeh, with the beautiful Christmas lights and holiday ornaments behind the cute subject. We also love the lighting and expression on the baby, and the post production is clean and tasteful. The image has a very universal, timeless appeal.