Videography and Cinematography

Cinematography and Videography tutorials, tips, and news.

Cake Cutting Photography Tips Ideas and Inspiration

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

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
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Jewish Wedding Photography Tips and Guide

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
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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

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.
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10 Newborn Photoshoot Ideas & Inspiration

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

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

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."
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10 Angles That Will Bring Your Interviews To The Next Level

David Crewe

In this post, we will go over ten different angles that you can use when shooting interviews. You can think of it as a personal cheat sheet for interviews.

DJI OM 4 Smartphone Stabilizer Announced SLR Lounge

Capture Magnetic Moments With The New DJI OM 4 Smartphone Stabilizer

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

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Artlist Launches the Edit Challenge

Alice Houstons

The team at the popular licensing platform Artlist has launched another competition for all you content creators, and it’s their biggest one yet.

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

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

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.

Video Tips | Take Better Smartphone Video With Very Little Investment

Holly Roa

Kai Wong is still at it after his split from DigitalRev, and this time he’s brought to the table a ...

How To Create The Hitchcock Zoom In Post using Adobe Premiere

Justin Heyes

The Hitchcock Zoom or ‘Dolly Zoom’ was made popular with the film Vertigo. In the film, Hitchcock uses the technique ...

4 Camera Movements You Can Do With A Slider

Cha

A slider is a unique tool in a cinematographers kit that has many uses. Here are 4 basic movements you can do with a slider.

Cinematography Workshop Review: The Art of Visual Storytelling

Cha

When we train new cinematographers for the SLRLounge Film Crew we're using only the best training material. Check out the workshop we use!

3 Tips To Become A Better Film Editor | From Stills To Motion

Cha

I recently watched Adam's workshop: The Cutting Edge, and I wanted to share some of the insight Adam has on becoming a better film editor.

Learning Lighting For Video | From Stills to Motion

Cha

In this article, I'll be covering some basic lighting theories for video as well as some of our favorite lights we use at SLRLounge.

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Sound and Audio | From Stills to Motion

Cha

In this article I'm going to go over some of the basics in sound recording for video so you'll know exactly what you need and how to approach a scene when it's time to record.