How To Master Couples Portraits | Wedding Photography Guide, Pt. 5 (Updated)

Welcome to another installment of our official Wedding Photography Guide, a series of articles designed to teach you the fundamentals of wedding photography. In our previous article from this series, we covered how to photograph the bride and groom’s first look, from scouting the location and coordinating with the team to capturing the action as it unfolds. This … Read more

10 First Dance Photography Tips For Memorable Pictures

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The first dance at a wedding holds a cherished place in the hearts of all in attendance. With undivided attention, the spotlight rests upon the bride and groom as they grace their wedding reception with their first dance as a married couple. In celebration of this profound occasion, we have curated a collection of our … Read more

Help Photographer Spread Plastic Pollution Awareness and Win $10,000

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Artist and activist, Benjamin Von Wong, is back with another environmentally-minded project,  Giant Plastic Tap, to bring attention to the global issue of plastic pollution. In an effort to inspire change and slow the production of single-use plastic, which has seen an increase of 250-300% consumption since the start of the pandemic, Von Wong teamed … Read more

Photographers Guide to 3 Point Lighting and 2 Point Lighting Setups

When it comes to lighting and flash photography, multi point lighting setups can seem complicated and intimidating. Not being able to see the light before taking the photo requires photographers to rely on their experience and their understanding of lighting concepts. So we’re here to help you break down these concepts into simple, digestible steps … Read more

Major Update to Pastel Lightroom Presets For Light and Airy Photos

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The soft, filmic, light and airy aesthetic is a popular style for wedding and portrait photographers. The romantic feel and elegant beauty of this style is why the Pastel Pack was the second pack released as Visual Flow two years ago. Since the release, the Visual Flow team has been gathering feedback, testing the pack on … Read more

The Best Directories for Wedding Photographers

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Having years of experience and an impressive portfolio does not guarantee of a steady flow of clients. If not enough eyes notice your work, you could miss out on prospective clients. Wedding directories, in addition to social media, SEO, referral networks and more, can prove a significant component of a photographer’s overall marketing strategy.  To … Read more

The Best New Uplifting + No B.S. Photography Community on Facebook

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SLR Lounge has maintained a presence on Facebook since we first launched our site back in 2008. As the scope of our content grew, we created new groups to focus on specific topics like lighting, editing, wedding photography, or even the business of photography. We even created a specialized group for Visual Flow presets. Over … Read more