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How to Use Fresnel Lenses in Photography

Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus light effectively while remaining lightweight and portable. Whether you’re a portrait photographer or experimenting with creative lighting, understanding how to use Fresnel lenses can add depth and drama to your work. What Are Fresnel Lenses ... Read more

Tips for Going Big with Large Photo Prints

When wall space and budget allows, it’s great to go big with large photo prints. Large prints, which can reach up to 96” wide (that’s eight feet!), allow your clients to preserve their special moments on an epic scale, and they also serve as the ultimate showcase for quality photos. For photographers who’ve made print ... Read more
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4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use our gear and discovering new techniques to capture incredible images. Knowing how to take beautiful photos, however, does not automatically ... Read more

Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits

If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows and limited creative opportunities. While this time of day has a reputation for providing less than ideal lighting, we can actually use it to our advantage. In this guide, we will walk through practical tips ... Read more

Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners

The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more
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Staircase Photoshoot Tips for Beautiful Images

Staircases can serve photographers not only as functional structures, but also stunning backdrops for photoshoots. A well-executed staircase photoshoot can produce breathtaking images. However, capturing such images requires an eye for detail, the right equipment, and proper preparation. In this article, we’ll provide tips and tricks on how to execute the perfect staircase photoshoot. From ... Read more
Why Everyone Knows You’re Not a Professional Product Photographer And How To Change

How to Do Product Photography for Small Business: Photography Tips to Follow

You can have an amazing product and still lose a sale because the photo feels off: the color looks wrong, the shadows are distracting, or the image just doesn’t look like something a real store would publish. The frustrating part is that most of those problems aren’t about having a better camera, but about getting ... Read more

SEO Link Building For Photographers | A Complete Guide (Updated)

A little while ago SLR Lounge released the Photography SEO And Web Marketing E-Book. Here are 5 SEO tips which I picked up from this book that I thought were particularly relevant to photographers, and rarely mentioned elsewhere.
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Wedding Maps Rolls Out New Features to Help Photographers Build Authority and Book More Clients

Wedding Maps has been quietly building one of the most photographer-friendly directories in the industry. Unlike pay-to-play platforms that charge thousands for basic visibility, Wedding Maps takes a different approach: help photographers build genuine authority through editorial features, backlinks, and awards that actually move the needle on SEO, AI search, and overall credibility. If you’re ... Read more
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How to Take BETTER Photos in Harsh Sunlight (Get CREATIVE Outside)

Follow photographer Murtaza Siraj through a complete photo shoot & learn to find natural light patterns for creative effect under harsh, midday sun!
Photography Basics

Cold Weather Photography Tips | How to Defrost and Save a Frozen Camera

Matthew Saville

In this first video tutorial, we're going to talk about what to do when you get frost on your camera when you shoot at night in extremely cold weather.

Photography Tips

Upgrade Your Editing Workflow: DxO Holiday Deals with Up to 25% Off (Code: SLRLounge)

Sean Lewis

DxO is closing out the year with one of its best promotions yet. From now through January 6, 2026, photographers ...

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Cake Cutting Photography Tips Ideas and Inspiration

Christopher

The cake cutting ceremony is one of the key moments in a wedding reception that is not without its challenges. ...

Photography Tips

Honcho Review: Real-Time Photo Delivery and Sales, Powered by AI Face Recognition

Sean Lewis

Let’s be honest. If you’ve ever shot a conference or wedding with hundreds of guests, you know the actual photography ...

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Jewish Wedding Photography Tips and Guide

Pye

Jewish wedding days are built on a number of unique traditions, and even these traditions vary within different branches of ...

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Photography Tips

6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

Pye

Here are 6 easy tips to help you elevate your candid family photos. Create a relaxed and fun environment, so you can capture genuine smiles, laughter, and connections that make your family special.

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10 Newborn Photoshoot Ideas & Inspiration

Shivani Reddy

Newborn photography has become a place for photographers to get creative and make memorable images for families to cherish for ...

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Photography Tips

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

Pye

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.

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Creative Wedding Photography Ideas From Award Winning Photographers

Shivani Reddy

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

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Body Photography Tips for Capturing the Beauty Within

Brittany Smith

In the world of photography, the human body holds a remarkable power to convey emotions, tell stories, and celebrate the ...

Photographer Features

10 Photographers Share Their Favorite Holiday Photo

Alicia D'Amico

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.

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Use These 10 Street Photography Tips to Create Compelling Images

Sean Lewis

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."

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