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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

How To Become A Wedding Videographer – A Step by Step Guide

Getting started as a wedding videographer can be very overwhelming, especially when you don't have a clue where to start. Thankfully we've got you covered with a quick start guide to help you figure out the steps you need to follow to get your videography career moving in the right direction.
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Urban Dance Portraits with Affordable Samyang Lenses

Pye

In this portrait shoot, we’re testing out two of the first third-party lenses available for Canon RF systems. Yes, you ...

Optimal Shutter Speed Settings for HDR Photography

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In HDR photography, the only varying factor controlling the exposure in your bracketed sequence should be the shutter speed. This means that the camera is controlling the shutter speed to give us the median exposure, the darker exposure and the brighter exposure. However, given that cameras have limitations of the highest possible shutter speed and that shutter speed also controls motion freeze, there are optimal settings for shutter speed. The optimal shutter speed depends on a few considerations, which we will discuss in this article. In addition, we will explain the two issues that arise due to shutter speed as well as why the optimal exposure value should not be at 3 stops, but at 2 stops instead.

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Ben Von Wong Interview | Maximizing Impact Through Creativity

Pye

On Think Stupid Simple, we had with us Ben Von Wong. Ben has risen to global prominence through his epic ...

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10 Post-Pandemic Travel Tips for Photographers

Sean Lewis

While the pandemic isn't behind us, the world has started to open up again and destination gigs are picking up. Don't miss these tips if you plan to head out of town for a shoot.

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3 Simple Techniques to Clean Up Your Background in Photoshop

Pye

We’ve teamed up with Adorama to bring you a series of photography tutorials called “Master Your Craft” to be featured on their Youtube Channel. Subscribe ...

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Optimal Aperture Settings for HDR Photography

Sean Lewis

In previous articles, we talked about the optimal shutter speed and ISO for shooting HDR photos. Now, we are going to ...

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iPhone Camera App Tricks and Tips for Better Photos

Pye

Here's everything you need to know about using the standard iPhone photo app in regular photo mode to capture pro-quality photos.

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Nine Ways To Make Money from Wildlife Photography

Nick Dale

The obvious question for a lot of amateur photographers is ‘How do I make money from wildlife photography?’ The answer, ...

Adobe Launches Design Mobile Bundle SLR Lounge

Adobe Unveils New $14.99 Mobile Bundle for Designers Featuring Photoshop, illustrator, and Fresco

David Crewe

Adobe has officially launched a new bundle for iPad creatives called the Adobe Design Mobile Bundle, available for $14.99 a ...

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Food Styling Tips for Next Level Food Photography

Nicole Young

When it comes to food photography, styling the food is something you can’t ignore. Not all foods require extreme amounts ...

Facinating Pinhole Photography with Martin Henson SLR Lounge

Creating a Photograph Using a Pinhole Camera is Quite Fascinating!

David Crewe

With the advancement of digital photography over recent years, it’s easy to forget where a lot of the technology and ...

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The One Lens Minimalist Challenge: 24-70mm Edition

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We’ve teamed up with Adorama to bring you a series of photography tutorials called “Master Your Craft” to be featured on their Youtube Channel. Subscribe ...