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Welcome to the Camera Reviews and News section of SLR Lounge.  In this section, we’ll review cameras, lenses and accessories, announce rumors and releases, and discuss general topics surrounding purchases.

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Your Guide to Wedding Poses For Grooms

On a couple’s wedding day, brides are usually the show-stoppers, receiving the most pampering while preparing for the big day in order to take her groom and guests’ breath away when they get to see her. Photographers often think of a wedding as a bride’s day, but it’s important that we give grooms our all ... Read more

5 Responsibilities of a Photography Lighting Assistant

While being a lighting assistant doesn't require a specific skill set, the job does go beyond simply carrying equipment and following instructions. Here are some tips to make you a better photography lighting assistant.

Wedding Ring Photography Tips and Inspiration For You To Try

Wedding ring photography is an important aspect of wedding photography. Besides the fact that clients pay a whole lot of cash for them, they’re important because of their significance as a symbol of their union. Getting incredible wedding ring photos time after time can be a challenge. Finding the right background, lighting, and settings for ... Read more

What Is a Fixed Focal Length Lens? Benefits of Shooting with Primes

As a portrait photographer, your lens choice is extremely important when it comes to your growth as a photographer. There’s a misconception among new photographers that zoom lenses are the way to go. Take a look at 3 reasons why you may want to go with a prime lens instead.
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How to Photograph a Meteor Shower: The Complete Guide

If you're looking for something exciting to do this weekend, then you should check out this year's Perseid Meteor Shower! One of the strongest, most impressive meteor showers every year, the Perseids always deliver at least a handful of truly stunning, giant meteors streaking across the sky.

10 Creative Ways to Use Windows in Wedding Photography

Windows aren’t just a source of natural light. They can be powerful storytelling tools in wedding photography. When used intentionally, they offer opportunities to frame emotion, layer reflections, and create visual tension or intimacy in a scene. In this guide, we’ll explore 10 creative ways to use windows during a wedding day to help you ... Read more
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Best Lightroom Presets for Incredible Results

Who among us hasn’t heard of Lightroom? Professional photographers and enthusiasts around the world use this popular (and powerful) photo editing software. Because of its popularity, several companies have designed Lightroom-compatible presets to further simplify the editing process. With presets, photographers can apply pre-made adjustments to photos and get to a final image more quickly, ... Read more

DxO PhotoLab 9 Review | Precision RAW Editing, Refined by AI

DxO PhotoLab has always occupied a slightly different lane than Lightroom or Capture One. Instead of focusing first on catalog management or creative presets, DxO’s reputation has been built on something more fundamental: getting the best possible image quality out of every camera and lens you own. Specifically, noise reduction, demosaicing, and lens correction have ... Read more

Impossible Things Now Learns Your Editing Style | Here’s How It Works

If you’ve ever wished your AI editing tool could just get your style without endless tweaking, Impossible Things’ latest update might be worth checking out. The Lightroom plugin, from the same team behind DVLOP, just added a feature called “Learn From My Edits” (currently in beta), which you can find and test here. The concept ... Read more

Photography Studio Management Software Guide (Updated)

Finding the right Studio Management Software is critical for photography and videography businesses of all sizes and genres. The right software will help you do the following: This article (updated annually) is your guide to finding the right one for your creative photography studio. Photography Studio Management Software: At a Glance This guide covers everything ... Read more

EMEET SmartCam S800 Review

Matthew Saville

As professional photographers, we have very high expectations for both cameras and lenses. So, what happens when a studio of ...

Zoner Photo Studio X | Using AI To Assist Your Photo Editing Workflow

Matthew Saville

With 2024 beginning to wrap up, it is clear that artificial intelligence has continued taking the world by storm, especially ...

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G Lens Review

Matthew Saville

I never thought I would genuinely love a “power zoom” lens this much, and yet here we are! In this ...

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review | I’d Rather Have This Than A 50mm!

Matthew Saville

Out of all the photographers who ever loved a 50mm prime lens, I wouldn’t be surprised if nearly half of ...

Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Review | This Lens Is A Nifty Fifty Sized Ultra-Wide!

Matthew Saville

This is a truly unique lens; there is literally no other16mm f/2.8 that is this portable and affordable...

Hohem iSteady V3 Review | The Most Versatile Phone Gimbal Ever!

Matthew Saville

The Hohem iSteady V3 is the most versatile phone gimbal we have ever seen! The features, performance, and value all ...

The Best Underwater Drone for Incredible Footage

Alice Houstons

Have you ever looked at a lake, river, or ocean, and wished there was an easy way for you to ...

Best prime lenses for Canon Pros

Best Canon Prime Lenses for Beginners and Pros

Matthew Saville

What are the best canon prime lenses for both beginners and professionals?

Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Review | The Only Wide-Angle Zoom You’ll Ever Need?

Matthew Saville

Traditionally, ultra-wide zoom lenses stop zooming at 24mm or 35mm. That leaves most ultrawides at quite a disadvantage, forcing many ...

Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Review | A Dream Lens For Adventurous Photographers

Sean Oblizalo

As an elopement photographer in Colorado, doing this Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II review felt like coming home. Its ...

Nature & Landscape Photography Cameras – The Complete Guide (Updated)

Matthew Saville

Outdoor & Nature photography is a broad category that can range from landscapes & seascapes to wildlife, or even flowers ...

6 Must-Have Lenses For Wedding Photography

Pye

In order to deliver a complete wedding photography product, you're going to need lenses that allow you to capture each of these aspects with artistry and creativity.