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Cake Cutting Photography Tips Ideas and Inspiration

December 16, 2025

The cake cutting ceremony is one of the key moments in a wedding reception that is not without its challenges. From lighting to positioning, the proper techniques and preparation are critical to delivering consistently incredible images for your clients. In this article, we’re going to provide some cake cutting photography tips to level up your ... Read more

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

December 16, 2025

Let’s be honest. If you’ve ever shot a conference or wedding with hundreds of guests, you know the actual photography is the fun and easy part. It’s in the aftermath where things get complicated: spending hours sorting through thousands of nearly identical shots, batch editing until your eyes blur, uploading everything to multiple galleries, and ... Read more

Jewish Wedding Photography Tips and Guide

December 15, 2025

Jewish wedding days are built on a number of unique traditions, and even these traditions vary within different branches of Judaism. Furthermore, some Jewish weddings only incorporate one or two traditions out of respect to the families, while others observe several. With such an array of nuances and elements, it is important that photographers know ... Read more

6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

December 14, 2025

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.

10 Newborn Photoshoot Ideas & Inspiration

December 14, 2025

Newborn photography has become a place for photographers to get creative and make memorable images for families to cherish for a lifetime to come. We wanted to give you some inspiration for newborn baby photoshoot ideas from the basics to the unforgettable. We wanted to provide options for natural light and flash photography to give ... Read more

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

December 13, 2025

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

December 12, 2025

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

December 11, 2025

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

December 10, 2025

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

December 9, 2025

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."

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.