General Cameras

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5 Must-Have Boudoir Photography Accessories For Incredible Photos

March 3, 2026

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.

Tips for Incredible Wedding Party Photos

March 2, 2026

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

March 1, 2026

Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.

SEO for Photographers | A Complete Guide

February 28, 2026

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

Fantastic Birthday Photoshoot Ideas and Tips You Need to Try

February 27, 2026

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

February 27, 2026

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

Family Lifestyle Photography vs Traditional Photography

February 26, 2026

Family photography is an art form that captures precious memories of the people we hold dear. With the advent of digital cameras and smartphones, taking photos of our loved ones has never been easier. However, when it comes to professional family photography, two styles have emerged: lifestyle family photography and traditional family photography. While both ... Read more

Lifestyle Photography Tips For Capturing Authentic Images

February 25, 2026

There's more to producing great lifestyle content than knowing how to work your camera. Here are some thing to keep in mind to keep your Instagram consistent and authentic.

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5 Off-Camera Flash Photography Tips for Beginners

February 24, 2026

Getting started with flash photography can quickly feel overwhelming. There’s plenty to learn, and shooting with natural light alone can prove stressful enough, particularly for beginners. In reality, however, mastering the basics of off-camera flash photography isn’t all that complex, especially if you have a bit of guidance and user-friendly gear. The creative freedom that ... Read more

Luminar Neo 2026 Review

February 24, 2026

Luminar Neo is now entering its fourth year as a comprehensive photo editing and workflow tool. With major upgrades and new features recently released, we thought we would give this imaging software a fresh review! If you are new to Luminar Neo, you’re going to want to check out their 4th anniversary sale, which offers ... Read more

DJI OM 4 Smartphone Stabilizer Announced SLR Lounge

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Capture Magnetic Moments With The New DJI OM 4 Smartphone Stabilizer

August 14, 2024

David Crewe

The DJI OM 4 Makes The Most Of Your Smartphone Camera With A Sleek Folding Design, New Intelligent Features and a Novel Magnetic Phone Attachment

Laowa Venus Optics 50mm f2.8 2x ultra macro APO for MFT SLR Lounge

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Laowa Launches 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO for MFT Cameras

August 19, 2020

David Crewe

Venus Optics just announced the release of Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens. The new 50mm lens is ...

Hasselblad 907X 50C Now Available SLR Lounge

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Hasselblad’s Smallest Medium Format Body Ever, The 907X 50C Now Available

August 12, 2020

David Crewe

Introduced as a concept in June 2019 and now available to purchase, the 907X 50C mirrorless medium format digital camera is comprised of the modernized CFV II 50C digital back and the brand new 907X camera body, connecting Hasselblad’s photographic legacy and future into one system.

Laowa Launches the OOOM 25 200mm T2.9 Cine Lens SLR Lounge

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Venus Optics Announce The Long Awaited OOOM 25-100mm T2.9 Cine Lens

August 11, 2020

David Crewe

Venus Optics Laowa has just announced the launch of the OOOM 25-100mm T2.9 Cine Lens. An all-in-one zoom lens with a blend of vintage and modern characteristics.

Tokina Announces New SZX 400mm F8 Super Tele Reflex MF Lens SLR Lounge

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Tokina Announces a New SZX 400mm F/8 Super Tele Reflex MF Lens

July 17, 2020

David Crewe

Tokina announced a new SZX 400mm f/8 super-tele reflex MF lens with T-mount that allows it to be attached to any camera by using a mount adapter

Laowa 9mm f5.6 FF RL Lens Announced SLR Lounge

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Venus Optics Launches The World’s Widest Rectilinear Lens for Full Frame Cameras – The Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL

February 20, 2024

David Crewe

Venus Optics has unveiled the new Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL lens, the world’s widest rectilinear lens for full-frame cameras. ...

Venus Optics Launches 3 new ultra wide cine lenses SLR Lounge

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Venus Optics Unveiled 3 New Ultra Wide Cine Lenses For Micro Four Thirds, Super 35, and Full Frame Cinema Cameras

February 20, 2024

David Crewe

There’s some good news today for videographers seeking a little more 3rd party variety to their lens line up. Today, ...

Samyang 85mm f1.4 RF Lens Review SLR Lounge 2000x1125

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Samyang AF 85mm F/1.4 RF Review – What Makes The 85mm Focal Length Special?

March 20, 2023

Manuel Delgado

Samyang´s 85mm is the first from a third-party company that brings a lens of this focal length for the new RF mount from Canon. Bringing a sharp and affordable go-to portrait lens for an incredible mirrorless system

Samyang Rokinon Launches Mk2 Versions of Popular 14mm f2.8 and 85mm f1.4 Lenses SLR Lounge 2000x1125

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Samyang Just Released Updated ‘MK2’ Versions Of Their Popular 14mm F/2.8 & 85mm F/1.4 Lenses

February 20, 2024

David Crewe

Samyang, (also known as Rokinon), has recently released updated versions of two of its popular and best-selling lenses: the MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 and the MF 85mm F1.4 MK2.