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Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

There are countless ways to get creative with studio portrait lighting. In this video, we’ll be putting the spotlight on our model with an incredibly simple creative lighting setup using only two off-camera flashes. Video: Creative Lighting Setup For “Spotlight” Style Portraits Before we jump in, be sure to give my friend and model, Kiara, ... Read more

DxO Film Pack 8 Review | The Most Comprehensive Film Emulation Tool We’ve Ever Seen

Digital photography is about technical perfection and “clean image data”; film photography is about emotion, character, soul… At least those are the cliches! Except, what if you could blow away all the stereotypes and have all of those things at your fingertips? It sounds too good to be true, however, this DxO Film Pack 8 ... Read more
Marlies Hartmann

20+ Incredible Examples of Creative Lighting

A photograph cannot exist without light. Light is an integral aspect of a photograph that can influence the mood, emotion, and ultimately, tell a story. Though there are several unwritten rules of light use that photographers follow to capture an image, there are those who break the bounds and create a one-of-a-kind moment. In this ... Read more

5 Must-Have Boudoir Photography Accessories For Incredible Photos

When planning a boudoir shoot, the photographer has to consider camera angles, lighting, and outfits. In this episode I will be talking about my 5 favorite items to bring to a boudoir shoot.

Lumaprints Review: Framed Canvas and Framed Fine Art Prints (Quality That Punches Above the Price)

When we talk about the value of preserving photos, prints still do what digital files cannot. Sure, digital is convenient, fast, and easy to share, but it’s also easy to ignore. Think of the countless images that live on your phone, hard drives, or social feeds. They tend to disappear rather quickly, no matter how ... Read more

Tips for Incredible Wedding Party Photos

There is nothing more chaotic than wrangling a group of people together for a photo and then having to set up perfect lighting, poses, and expressions. These are some of the most valuable images you will capture during a wedding day, and we know just how stressful they can be. In this article, we’ll give ... Read more

Flash Gel Photography for Creative and Corrective Effects

Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.
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SEO for Photographers | A Complete Guide

SEO is arguably the most sustainable and consistent form of lead generation for photographers (and most other small businesses). However, we often “put it off” until later because we don’t know where to start or what advice to follow. To make things simple and cut through the clutter, we’ve created this complete guide to SEO ... Read more
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Fantastic Birthday Photoshoot Ideas and Tips You Need to Try

Hurray! It’s your birthday! Well, maybe not today, but when the time does come, consider celebrating your birthday with a special birthday photoshoot. These photoshoots, like birthday parties, can range from low key hangouts to major productions. Either way, you’ll never forget this milestone when you put a little extra thought into how you capture ... Read more

Profoto Spring Sale: Save Up to 25% on B20, B30, D30, A10, and A2

Profoto has built a well-earned reputation for quality and reliability in professional lighting for photographers. This holds especially true for professional photographers, who understand that reliable gear is everything. If you’ve ever photographed a wedding using Profoto gear, you know that campaign taglines like “10,000 shots during a wedding – No misfires” aren’t marketing exaggerations. ... Read more
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Best Mirrorless Camera for Beginners

Matthew Saville

The photography industry has completely shifted to mirrorless cameras.  Today, in 2024, even Canon and Nikon have all but retired ...

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Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens Review | Real Estate Photography Dream Lens?

Matthew Saville

Could this be the most exciting lens for real estate and architectural photographers that we've ever seen?

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Affordable Full-Frame Mirrorless Comparison | Sony A7C VS Nikon Z5 VS Panasonic S5

Matthew Saville

With literally a dozen new full-frame mirrorless cameras on the market in the last year or so, we decided to explain why you should consider these three most affordable options: the Nikon Z5, the Sony A7C, and the Panasonic S5.

Laowa Adds More Lenses for Canon RF Nikon Z Systems SLR Lounge
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Laowa Adds Canon RF Mount To The 11mm f/4.5 & Nikon Z Mount Options To The 65mm F/2.8 Ultra-Macro

David Crewe

Venus Optics announces the add of Canon RF mount for Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens and Nikon Z mount for Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO

Laowa Wide Angle L Mount Lenses Announced SLR Lounge
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Venus Optics Announce Price & Availability For 4 More Lenses in Sigma & Leica L-mount

David Crewe

Today, Venus Optics has introduced more lenses to the L-mount line up; 2 wide-angle lenses (4mm f/2.8 Fisheye, 9mm f/2.8 ...

Lomography Launches Atoll Ultra Wide 17mm f2.8 Art Lens for Mirrorless SLR Lounge 1
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Lomography Launches Atoll Ultra-Wide 17mm f/2.8 Art Lens for Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E, Leica M

David Crewe

Recently Lomography launched its newest compact prime lens on kickstarter, the Atoll Ultra-Wide f/2.8 17mm Art lens on for Mirrorless ...

Laowa 100mm f2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO SLRLounge
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Venus Optics Release New Variants for Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

David Crewe

Venus Optics Release New Pentax K-mount and Canon EF-mount (with manual aperture) Variants for Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Laowa Launches Worlds Widest Shift Lens SLR Lounge
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Laowa Announces the Release Of The World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full Frame Cameras

David Crewe

Venus Optics announce the new Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens – World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full Frame Cameras

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Irix Cine Lenses are Now Available for Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Leica L Mounts

David Crewe

We initially reported this Nikon rumor about a year ago, but now it looks like it’s finally true and with ...

Laowa Launches 14mm F4 FF RL Zero D Lens SLR Lounge
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Venus Optics Announce The Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL ZERO-D Lens For Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

David Crewe

The new 14mm f/4 RL Zero-D A super compact ultra-wide-angle lens with ZERO-D and 52mm filter thread

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GoPro Announces the Hero 9 Black Action Camera

Selena Lopez

Just a year after the announcement of the Hero8 Action camera, today GoPro has released the HERO9 Black. Boasting a ...

Rokinon Samyang 35mm f1.8 For Sony E Mount SLR Lounge
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Samyang Launches A 35mm F1.8 AF Lens for Sony E-Mount

David Crewe

This prime lens provides mobility and convenience for shooting a wide range of subjects from everyday snapshots(indoor & outdoor), food photography, cityscapes, landscapes and more.

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