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Natural Light Portrait Tips | Use Hard Light to Shape the Body

While many photographers tend to shy away from using harsh natural light in portraits, you can use it to dramatic effect to shape your subject's body.

Creative Wedding Photography Ideas From Award Winning Photographers

Looking for ways to spice up your wedding photography? See what our community members are loving this wedding season!

Body Photography Tips for Capturing the Beauty Within

In the world of photography, the human body holds a remarkable power to convey emotions, tell stories, and celebrate the diverse beauty that exists within us all. Whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this article will provide you with valuable insights and techniques to elevate your body photography skills. From understanding body ... Read more

10 Photographers Share Their Favorite Holiday Photo

This time of year elicits an inspiration in many photographers to create unique concepts and bring the joy of the season to life in a single still image.

Use These 10 Street Photography Tips to Create Compelling Images

Felix Irawan is a wedding photography out of Melbourne Australia with a side passion for street photography.  We came across his work in our Facebook Community Group in our Week 9 Challenge: "To show us what you like to shoot when you're not being paid."

How to Start a Photography Business

Sometimes, statistics can be scary. If you were to search for success rates for new photography businesses, you would find that the vast majority of them fail within the first two years. I’m not sharing this information to dissuade you from starting your own photography business, but rather to emphasize the importance of putting together ... Read more
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The Best Product Photography Backdrops and How to Use Them

Like window displays from the days of brick & mortar, the photos that companies use to sell their products have been purposefully designed to make a positive first impression. Afterall, within the realm of marketing, appearance definitely matters. In fact, a study from a few years back found that “93% of consumers consider visual appearance ... Read more
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Optical Zoom VS Digital Zoom – What’s The Difference?

These days, almost every camera with a built-in lens has some sort of a “zoom” label on it. However, not all types of zoom are created equal, especially if you include cell phone cameras. There are two major different technologies that are used: digital zoom, and optical zoom. What’s The Difference Between Digital And Optical ... Read more
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8 Reasons Why Your Photos Are Blurry and How To Fix Them

In this video, Tony and Chelsea Northrup give 8 common reasons why your photos are blurry and also gives ways to fix each.

Linogy Rechargeable Battery System – A Smarter Way to Stay Powered | Review

For photographers and videographers juggling flash units, wireless triggers, audio gear, and other battery-hungry tools, managing AA and AAA batteries can be a quiet nuisance. Linogy’s all-in-one rechargeable battery system aims to solve that, not just with faster charging, but smarter management, safer operation, and an environmental angle worth noting. As we head into the ... Read more

Exposure Balance in Landscape Photography – What To Do To Get The Perfect Exposure

Tony Prower

Ever heard of the magic cloth technique? It has nothing to do with a flying carpet. It's one of six solutions provided here to help you balance the exposure of both the landscape and sky in your photos.

Say Goodbye to Step Up Rings – Alter Rapid Filter System Takes an Old Trick and Makes Something New

David Crewe

The Rapid Filter System (RFS) lets you engage and disengage lens filters the moment you need them. It attaches via the universal filter threads your lens has, and then you can screw a ND or CPL filter on to it.

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Sigma Shows Off Its New Cine Lens Lineup At Cine Gear Expo in Hollywood

David Crewe

Sigma's all set to show off its new Sigma Cine Lens lineup at the Cine Gear Expo 2019 in Hollywood next week!

SLR Lounge Battles Fstoppers In An Epic Photography Challenge

Sean Lewis

SLR Lounge and Fstoppers redefine street fighting in an epic photography challenge in Puerto Rico. You won't believe the results! Watch the video to see who's left standing!

How To Use Light Direction & Light Quality To Take Better Portraits

Sean Lewis

Is there a wrong or right way to light a portrait? That all depends. This quick overview of light direction & quality will help you shape light that's right for you.

The 24-70 and 70-200 Creative Reference Guide: The First Two Lenses You Should Buy

Pye

See why these two lenses should be the first to be in your kit and learn our favorite ways to utilize them on shoots.

Bird Photography with Abe Curland, of B&H and Bird Song Images | SLR Lounge Artist Feature

Andy & Amii Kauth

For Abe Curland, of B&H and Bird Song Images, success in bird photography is all about becoming a part of their world.

Peak Design Tripod Review | Is It Worth the Cost?

David Crewe

Peak Design’s enters the tripod market swinging, launching the world’s most portable, packable, easy-to-setup professional travel tripod for amateurs and professionals alike. It took them 4 years to perfect, but now it's here. On Kickstarter. Available for pre-order for a limited-time discount at pkdsn.com/ks.

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Photographer Recreates Indigenous Aztec Myths Through Cinematic Portraits

David Crewe

Looking for some inspiration to get your week started right? Join us as we get a detailed look at JP Stones latest project bringing Aztec myths to life through his cinematic portraiture.

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5 Tips for Getting in Started in Surf Photography

CameraPro

Surf photography offers a feast of opportunity for shot-makers with a taste for action and saltwater. Here are five tips from the team at CameraPro for those wanting to dip a toe into surf photography.

10 Ways To Amaze and Impress Throughout The Wedding Day

Pye

Make it your goal to amaze and impress your clients and their guest throughout the wedding day, so that they rave about you long after the day is done.

Flothemes | The Best Way to Build Your Photography Website

Jason Henington

Two years ago I needed to create a proper website for my photography business. I researched what it would cost ...

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